Congratulations, 2026 high school graduate! You worked, you sweated, you studied hard the last couple of months, and now you have successfully graduated from high school. One chapter closes and the next one is about to start. Maybe you will go to university and become a world famous scientist, maybe you will [...]
by Sophie To continue our ABC Birthday week, and in particular ABC The Hague's 50th birthday, here are a number of English books (partially) set in The Hague. There aren't many, but you might be surprised at the ones that feature our beautiful city by the sea! Please note: this [...]
In 1976, an American named Joe was tasked with starting up an American Discount Book Center in The Hague. From a basement on the Spuistraat to the current location on Lange Poten, Joe helped guide the store to where it is now. He retired a few years ago, but was still willing [...]
By Sophie The 2026 edition of Women's History Month is almost done. We hope you've found a book or two written by and about women to read and inspire you! And I'd like to possibly add a few more books to your reading list, as I highlight some amazing books [...]
This article originally appeared on HarperReach.com, and is reblogged here with permission. Dear Reader, It is a great thrill to share Hooked, my new novel in English translated by the brilliant Polly Barton. I am so grateful to you for your amazing support of Butter. I am now truly excited [...]
by Sophie Ada Limón, the 24th U.S. Poet Laureate, and the first Latina to hold the position, will be visiting Amsterdam in March. Our partners the John Adams Institute will host her for an evening, exploring how poetry can hold space for both love and critique, and how words can [...]
by Sophie The Winter Olympics are upon us! This year Milan-Cortina hosts. The Dutch hope for tons of speed-skating medals, Canada will hope they beat the U.S. in ice hockey, and Norway and Sweden will just want to beat each other for medals in any sport, as always. (Which [...]
by Sophie In 2010, the ABC acquired two Espresso Book Machines that promised to print books on the spot. And print they did! Our María, who up until then had worked in the Amsterdam store as stock buyer for the Western Philosophy and Cookbooks sections (among many other duties), soon [...]
Hooray! It's time for our favorite reads of the year! We love putting these posts together, so grab a hot beverage of your choice, find a comfy couch or chair or nook to settle into, and be ready to explode your TBR with all these scrumptious personal recommendations. These are the best [...]
Hooray! It's time for our favorite reads of the year! We love putting these posts together, so grab a hot beverage of your choice, find a comfy couch or chair or nook to settle into, and be ready to explode your TBR with all these scrumptious personal recommendations. These are the best [...]
