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Book Review & Event Announcement: Extracurricular

By Naomi On Friday, September 4th and Saturday September 5th, ABC will be hosting an evening and afternoon with Rachel Lynn Solomon in Amsterdam and The Hague, respectively. She will present her latest book, Extracurricular, and will be interviewed by fellow author Birdie Schae. After, there will be a Q&A [...]

Naomi2026-08-03T16:31:59+02:00Tags: ABC Events, Naomi, Rachel Lynn Solomon, Romance|

The Great British Sewing Bee… and all the sewing books!

By Lília With the Great British Sewing Bee airing its 12th edition on BBC One since July 14 and replaying it on BBC Two in the coming couple of months, we sewing enthusiasts are having a lot of fun. It's a place where the sewers help each other, even if it's [...]

Lilia2026-07-27T18:30:50+02:00Tags: Crafts, Lília, Screen to Book, sewing, The Great British Sewing Bee|

ABC Collections: Give us a space and we’ll fill it with books

At the American Book Center, curation is both our strength and our passion. Our shelves reflect a wide and thoughtful selection, with dedicated buyers shaping their own sections while also highlighting titles we believe deserve special attention. But our love of curation doesn't stop at our stores. We also create tailored collections [...]

Sophie2026-07-22T11:09:09+02:00Tags: abc collections, collections, curated books, libraries|

Heroes Dutch Comic Con Summer 2026

by Else Else taking a break while setting up the stand in Utrecht Heroes Dutch Comic Con might be one of my favorite events to attend and organize with the American Book Center. This year, our long-term organizer Tiemen, decided to hand over the organization to a new generation: [...]

Lilia2026-07-13T20:42:44+02:00Tags: ABC Events, ABC in the Wild, DCC, DCC Summer 2026, Else, event report, Heroes Dutch Comic Con|

Amsterdam Pride 2026: Events at ABC

by Sophie WorldPride Amsterdam 2026 will take place from 25 July until 8 August, and this year's theme is Unity. Just like we celebrated Pride Month in June in The Hague and Leidschendam with colorful displays and a Queer Open Mic Night, we're celebrating this world famous pride week in Amsterdam with [...]

Sophie2026-07-18T15:44:42+02:00Tags: ABC Events, Biography, History, LGBTQIA+, Poetry, Pride, world pride amsterdam|

Watching Pride and Prejudice

by Lília I've read Pride & Prejudice many times, and it never gets old. Every time I read it, I learn something new. Jane Austen's observations of English society in the early 1800s are sharp and subtle, with the veiled sarcasm that makes her works a classic and a must-read at all [...]

Lilia2026-06-19T13:31:37+02:00Tags: Book to Screen, General Fiction, Jane Austen, Lília|

Book-to-Screen: The Odyssey

by Naomi Christopher Nolan's epic fantasy adventure movie adaptation of the epic The Odyssey is in cinemas on July 17th, 2026. It features an all-star cast, including but not limited to Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, Tom Holland, Robert Pattinson, Charlize Theron and Zendaya. The Odyssey is one of the oldest surviving works of literature, [...]

Naomi2026-07-17T17:31:01+02:00Tags: Book to Screen, Classics, Greek Mythology, Naomi|

Our Summery Reads 2026

By Lília Even if the summer was being a bit slow in presenting itself this year - so many grey days! - we couldn't be happier than when the sun and the warmth decide to show their faces. Fortunately we're seeing more sunny days lately, so let's enjoy! Summer - as [...]

Lilia2026-07-07T17:53:41+02:00Tags: Best of Lists, Body Mind and Spirit, Crafts, Crime Fiction, Fantasy, General Fiction, Historical Fiction, Horror, LGBTQIA+, Light Novels, Lília, Manga, Philosophy, Queer Fiction, Romantasy, Romantic Fiction, Science Fiction, sewing, Summery Reads, Thrillers, Travel Literature, Young Adult|

Reading the Americas: Central America

by Iris When we shared our blog post about the discomfort surrounding that "American" in our name on social media, many of our followers were quick to point out that technically, America is not just the USA. And they're right, of course, even if in our case it does refer [...]

Iris2026-07-07T18:22:08+02:00Tags: Central America, Iris, Reading the Americas|

Bookbits for July 2026

By Damla and Sophie Summer is here! Relaxation is in the air everywhere, and schools are beginning to take their long summer breaks. Which reminds us, 2026 high school graduates can receive a gift voucher if they show (a picture of) their diploma! - Awards! Last month was Pride month (in case [...]

Sophie2026-07-08T09:19:18+02:00Tags: Awards, Book to Screen, Bookbits, Damla, japan times, lists, meet-cutes, Sophie, unexpected buzzy books|

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