by Damla With the sea levels rising higher and the devastating natural disasters we face in all corners of the world with increasing frequency, the future of our world (and our place in it) becomes a more pressing and relevant question each passing year. That being said, don’t worry; I am [...]
by Damla This year, we have the pleasure of celebrating our 53 years of bookselling and being a part of the book community in the Netherlands. As we celebrate our long legacy as a fiercely independent bookstore this weekend with events featuring local authors and a specially curated ABC’s top 100 [...]
by Damla “They were careless people, Tom and Daisy- they smashed up things and creatures and then retreated back into their money or their vast carelessness or whatever it was that kept them together, and let other people clean up the mess they had made.” – The Great Gatsby, F. Scott [...]
by Damla As the weather holds the promise of getting milder (she said ever-so-optimistically), the sunshine starts to break through the clouds after a long-awaited wintery interval, and the flowers have tentatively started to bloom, we are more than ready to ring the spring in at the ABC. The spring equinox [...]
by Damla In honor of International Women’s History Month in March, here is a list of some of our most anticipated books of 2025 by women authors. From literary fiction to fantasy, horror to sci-fi, romance to nonfiction titles, there is something for everyone. So take a look at our roundup [...]
by Damla autocracy : government by a single person or small group that has unlimited power or authority, or the power or authority of such a person or group (Cambridge Dictionary) Looking at the political landscape in the last decade, there is a slow yet steady rise of autocratic governments on [...]
by Damla There is something irresistible about classic romantic comedy movies from the ‘90s and 2000s: unrestrained humor and drama all rolled into one emotional rollercoaster with a safe formula that always delivers a heartwarmingly happy ending. So for this Valentine’s Day, find your perfect match in the new and upcoming [...]
by Damla Happy new year! The start of the year always has exciting (if not a bit daunting) connotations. It is an opportunity to evaluate the past year, rethink priorities, refresh some goals, or even set up a few new ones in light of the new year to come. And the [...]
by Damla Thanksgiving is just around the corner. For those of us celebrating, this means a time of gathering around a classic feast of roasted turkey and all the trimmings with loved ones, friends and family, and reflecting on the blessings in our lives. And for those of us who are [...]
by Damla As autumn rapidly approaches and the days get darker, the weather colder, and the trees starker, it is best to embrace the season in all its cozy, mysterious glory. And just because the trees are shedding their leaves in preparation for the colder seasons does not mean that all [...]
