The mystery of a missing translator sets three lives on a collision course that will have a ripple effect across galaxies in this powerful new novel by one of the masters of modern science fiction. Translation State is at once a sweeping space adventure and a brilliant exploration of how in order to belong, we must first become.
by Bob, Iris, Jonna, Naomi, Tiemen, Sophie, Jitse, Júlia & Lília Some of these titles were chosen by one or more ABC colleagues, and everyone gives their own reasons to have loved them. Take a look at what we say about our personal favorites. You might even find one or two new [...]
by Luke & Lauren While visiting Amsterdam a couple decades ago, two young Chicagoans—Andrew Moskos and Pep Rosenfeld—proceeded to do what most young American tourists do in the nation’s capital: they went to a coffee shop to get stoned. The year was 1992, the coffee shop may or may not have been [...]
by Lília Our The Hague staff has caught the Barbie bug and channeled their inner Barbies--and Kens--to pose with their favorite books! In honor of the movie, our Leidschendam and The Hague team made amazing, very pink displays! [...]
by Natalia Falling by T.J. Newman Former flight attendant T.J. Newman has written the ultimate beach read for thrill-seeking readers. From start to finish, this book will have you on the edge of your seat, or in this case, your beach towel, as we follow the [...]
by Lília There are so many romance podcasts out there! You can listen to readers ranting about their preferred romance authors, romance authors talking about new and old titles or even to new romantic novellas. If you can’t decide what to tune into, here are my top 7 romance podcasts to [...]
by EmmaV As a bookseller, you see loads of books coming in and going out of the store every day. We can tell you with certainty: this is a good source for all kinds of contemplations and conversations! But also dealing with customers, or even plain equipment, has been inspirational for [...]
by Iris, Natalia & Naomi June is Pride Month, celebrating and commemorating all things LGBTQIA+. Three of our buyers are here to with their Pride Picks for the month and beyond. And watch this space for more in August, when Pride Amsterdam takes off. Iris The [...]
by Sophie Ninefox Gambit, Raven Stratagem, Revenant Gun and Hexarchate Stories by Yoon Ha Lee. I find it very hard to review this series of books because despite it being one of my favorite science fiction series, it is also one of the strangest. As in, the [...]
by Lília In the summer edition of our ABC Staff Picks, the last of this season, Luke and guest host Bella are back highlighting many different genres, including quite a few translated works. We also have crime, romance, horror, memoirs, fantasy, general fiction, art and more! Read on! Crime [...]
