In Ascension by Martin MacInnes Leigh grew up in Rotterdam, drawn to the waterfront as an escape from her unhappy home life. Enchanted by the undersea world of her childhood, she excels in marine biology, travelling the globe to study ancient organisms. When a trench is discovered in the Atlantic [...]
by Damla It's that time again that we'd like to share what we're currently reading, watching, and/or listening to with you. No gatekeeping allowed here! We hope that you enjoy our choices, and maybe find something new to discover. We have a lot of cool things to share with you, so [...]
High-Rise by J.G. Ballard When a class war erupts inside a luxurious apartment block, modern elevators become violent battlegrounds and cocktail parties degenerate into marauding attacks on "enemy" floors. In this visionary tale, human society slips into violent reverse as once-peaceful residents, driven by primal urges, re-create a world ruled [...]
Under The Oak Tree by Suji Kim Lady Maximilian is the daughter of the powerful Duke Croyso, but she is rarely allowed outside her family’s sprawling castle for fear that her stutter will tarnish their noble name. When she is forced to marry Sir Riftan, a lowborn knight caught in [...]
by Damla Valentine’s Day is fast-approaching, and bringing with it a flood of couples, heart-shaped displays, roses, and romantic gestures galore. Which is great, because love should be celebrated. But not all love is romantic, of course. Platonic love and friendship based on support, connection, and intimacy are just as worthy [...]
by Júlia After the busy holiday season, you might think that January is a slow month for booksellers—but quite the opposite. It’s the perfect time for us to dive into publishers’ presentations and newsletters, and prepare for another year filled with exciting new titles. And yes, my upcoming order lists [...]
by Damla & Sophie Congratulations everyone! We made it through January, which, as Damla likes to say, is three months dressed up in a trench coat. And while the wind is cold, daylight is returning and the signs of spring are everywhere if you take a closer look at the ground [...]
The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen Omnibus by Alan Moore and Kevin O'Neill Allan Quatermain, Mina Murray, Captain Nemo, Dr Henry Jekyll and Edward Hyde, and Hawley Griffin, the Invisible Man, unite to defeat a deadly menace to London and all Britons! Then, one month later, the skies over England are [...]
The Incandescent by Emily Tesh Doctor Walden is the Director of Magic at Chetwood Academy and one of the most powerful magicians in England. Her days consist of meetings, teaching A-Level Invocation to four talented, chaotic sixth formers, more meetings, and securing the school's boundaries from demonic incursions. Walden is [...]
The Invention of Amsterdam by Ben Coates Join Coates as he meanders past beautiful townhouses and glittering canals, dances at Pride celebrations, witnesses the King’s apology at Keti Koti, attends a WW2 memorial, gets high at a coffee shop, walks through the red-light district, and gazes in awe at Rembrandt [...]
