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by Mike The Last Voyage Of The Demeter, Nosferatu (Robert Eggers), Sinners, Dracula (Luc Besson), all in the span of a year or two. My best friend's favorite book is what started it all, and as I actually write this we are discussing how and why it is the most adapted [...]
By Naomi We're creeping up on Halloween, which is when all the vampires and werewolves come out of their hidey-holes to look for love, of course. They definitely had their moment in the early 2000's, when the genres of Urban and Paranormal Romance were very popular. Now these creatures of the [...]
“Back then, when I was a young woman, there were still witches”: That was how Nana Alba always began her stories—stories that have stayed with Minerva all her life. Perhaps that’s why Minerva has become a graduate student focused on the history of horror literature and is researching the life [...]
by Else (This is the second installment in an ongoing series. You can read part 1 here.) Everybody loves to discover new books, new favorites, stay up to date with the latest releases. But sometimes a reread can add so much to a book. I love rereading my favorites every once [...]
by Iris We all know fall is the most popular season among book lovers. Whether you're more of a "dark & scary" or "warm & cozy" type of reader, this season has it all. I used to be in a book club dedicated to witchy fiction, and one of the things [...]
When Margot isn't at school, Mama and Margot spend quiet days together in their cottage, waiting for strangers to knock on their door. Strays, Mama calls them. She feeds them wine, keeps them warm. Then she satisfies her burning appetite by picking apart their bodies. But Mama's want is stronger [...]
by Iris Get ready, book lovers: tomorrow marks the start of the "Week van het Engelse Boek", or English Book Week. Founded in 2018 by Van Ditmar, this week (actually a fortnight, but who's counting?) aims to help Dutch readers explore the English written word. Your main perk: spend €12.50 on [...]
Ambessa Medarda is a woman to be feared. She has led conquests and armies. She has slain legendary beasts. She has made grave sacrifices in pursuit of glory during her ascent up the ranks. And for this she was rewarded: She entered the realm of death and was granted a [...]
by Damla September was a month for big and exciting names when it comes to publishing. Dan Brown's latest book in the thrilling Robert Langdon series, The Secret of Secrets, has hit the shelves after a long hiatus. Ian McEwan has also released a new book this month, called What [...]
by Damla and Naomi Unless you have been living in a strict digital detox and have avoided all social media platforms in the last month (honestly, that sounds rather blissful, no judgement), then you have most likely heard that Taylor Swift has announced her 12th album, The Life of A Showgirl, [...]
