by MariaS We’ve all heard of wine and food pairings. But how about books and tunes? Listening to music while reading is one of my favorite pastimes; it really amplifies the immersion, especially when a scene is exciting and the music fits it perfectly. If all you want to do is [...]
"The Maid is Canadian editor and author Nita Prose’s debut novel. The main character of this entertaining murder mystery is Molly Gray, a young woman who works as a maid at an upscale hotel. Molly takes great pride in her work: she shows a flawless work ethic, tries to please guests, and is constantly striving to “return the suites to a state of perfection.” Her grandma was the center of her world, but since she passed away, Molly feels lonely and lost. Every day she returns with a sigh to the house where Gran’s voice echoes in the objects she accumulated over the years."
by MariaS The ABC was once again present to sell books and other merchandise at Elfia, an outdoor event and market where people from all around the Netherlands attend in beautiful costumes to browse the goods, drink mead (honey wine), and dance to folk music. The event was held in April [...]
"The garrulous and empty-headed Mrs Bennet has only one aim - that of finding a good match for each of her five daughters. In this, she is mocked by her cynical and indolent husband. When Elizabeth Bennet first meets eligible bachelor Fitzwilliam Darcy, she thinks him arrogant and conceited; he is indifferent to her good looks and lively mind. When she later discovers that Darcy has involved himself in troubled relationship between his friend Bingley and her beloved sister Jane, she is determined to dislike him more than ever. This is an ironic novel of manners. "
We recently celebrated our 50th anniversary with ABC on a lovely sunny Saturday. It was a day filled with an extra 10% discount on all stock, hidden Golden bookmarks to win amazing prizes, live music, seventies-inspired cake, and not to forget a lot of champagne. The festivities don't end here, though! [...]
Stubbornly independent: The American Book Center celebrates 50 years of bookselling! In 1972, Sam Boltansky and Mitch Crossfield opened up a bargain bookstore next to Madame Tussaud’s in Amsterdam, selling remainder books and magazines that came from America. Lynn Buller, a fellow American, joined them while on vacation from her home in [...]
by Bella Hi María! Thank you for taking the time to chat about yourself and our famous EBM, Betty. Before we jump into who Betty is, I think our readers would also love to get to know you better. Could you tell me something about yourself? I am from New York [...]
by MariaS & Natalia We know you are not supposed to judge a book by its cover, as the saying goes, but with these covers that will be hard. They are extremely eye-catching and some of them may be the reason our To-Be-Read piles are so big. The artists creating them [...]
Today we have selected 5 incredibly inspiring titles that can help you start and improve your own business. Whether you have just started your own activity, need a guide on how to manage your employees or want to learn new leading skills, these books are full of interesting information. 1. Twelve [...]
"How High We Go in the Dark is a science fiction story about a plague that reshapes the world as we know it. Beginning in 2030, a grieving archeologist arrives in the Arctic Circle to continue the work of his recently deceased daughter at the Batagaika crater, where researchers are studying human remains buried for millennia and revealed by melting permafrost due to climate change. Here they discovered the perfectly preserved remains of a girl who appears to have died of an ancient virus. As quarantine and safety protocol aren’t adhered to among the scientific team, the deadly virus escapes and starts infecting the researchers."
