by Sophie The American Women's Club of Amsterdam (AWCA) is a vibrant and diverse group of over 300 women, ranging from newcomers to long-time residents of the Netherlands. They embrace life abroad while staying true to their American roots, and strengthen the bond between the Netherlands and the United States through [...]
by Sophie The John Adams Institute (JAI) in Amsterdam has another mouth-watering line-up of speakers this fall, and we are thrilled to be able to share them with you. Be prepared to have your minds broadened and engaged in matters political, social, and spiritual! Monday 14 September @ 19.30 hrs Principles & [...]
At the American Book Center, curation is both our strength and our passion. Our shelves reflect a wide and thoughtful selection, with dedicated buyers shaping their own sections while also highlighting titles we believe deserve special attention. But our love of curation doesn't stop at our stores. We also create tailored collections [...]
by Sophie The American Women's Club of Amsterdam (AWCA) is is a vibrant and diverse group of over 300 women, ranging from newcomers to long-time residents of the Netherlands. They embrace life abroad while staying true to their American roots, and strengthen the bond between the Netherlands and the United States through [...]
by Sophie WorldPride Amsterdam 2026 will take place from 25 July until 8 August, and this year's theme is Unity. Just like we celebrated Pride Month in June in The Hague and Leidschendam with colorful displays and a Queer Open Mic Night, we're celebrating this world famous pride week in Amsterdam with [...]
by Damla & Sophie Summer is here! Relaxation is in the air everywhere, and schools are beginning to take their long summer breaks. Which reminds us, 2026 high school graduates can receive a gift voucher if they show (a picture of) their diploma! - Awards! Last month was Pride month (in case you [...]
by Sophie Since the inception of the Ursula K. Le Guin Prize in 2022 I’ve been reading along with the whole shortlist each year. I’ve written about the books here on the blog for the 2023 and the 2024 prize, and here – FINALLY – is my report on the books nominated [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
by Sophie 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 [...]
