Wondering what’s happening in the vast and dynamic world of ABC? Well, worry no more because we got you covered with the latest on books, trends, stories, and much more.
by Lília The Circus Infinite is Khan Wong’s debut novel. Published in March 2022, it has a complicated intergalactic setting that includes different species and heritages. The main character has a unique ability, and after being extensively studied, he decides to run away to the “pleasure [...]
by MariaS The ABC was once again present to sell books and other merchandise at Elfia, an outdoor event and market where people from all around the Netherlands attend in beautiful costumes to browse the goods, drink mead (honey wine), and dance to folk music. The event was held in April [...]
by Bella It’s that time of the year again: the winners of the prestigious Pulitzer Prizes for achievements in literature were recently announced! Let’s take a look. Fiction The Netanyahus: An Account of a Minor and Ultimately Even Negligible Episode in The History of a Very [...]
by Lília Annie M.G. Schmidt, best known for her children’s books, was born on May 20th. In the Netherlands, this day is celebrated with many activities in schools and libraries. The celebration might be in Dutch, but we think she deserves a space here too, since some of her most famous [...]
by Lília As we celebrate 50 years of ABC, we’ve asked some people that have been working with us as publishing house representatives to share their insights into the funny world that is publishing and bookselling. Today we have Account Sales Manager Pauline Konink, who has [...]
We recently celebrated our 50th anniversary with ABC on a lovely sunny Saturday. It was a day filled with an extra 10% discount on all stock, hidden Golden bookmarks to win amazing prizes, live music, seventies-inspired cake, and not to forget a lot of champagne. The festivities don't end here, though! [...]
Stubbornly independent: The American Book Center celebrates 50 years of bookselling! In 1972, Sam Boltansky and Mitch Crossfield opened up a bargain bookstore next to Madame Tussaud’s in Amsterdam, selling remainder books and magazines that came from America. Lynn Buller, a fellow American, joined them while on vacation from her home in [...]
by Bella Hi María! Thank you for taking the time to chat about yourself and our famous EBM, Betty. Before we jump into who Betty is, I think our readers would also love to get to know you better. Could you tell me something about yourself? I am from New York [...]
by MariaS & Natalia We know you are not supposed to judge a book by its cover, as the saying goes, but with these covers that will be hard. They are extremely eye-catching and some of them may be the reason our To-Be-Read piles are so big. The artists creating them [...]
Today we have selected 5 incredibly inspiring titles that can help you start and improve your own business. Whether you have just started your own activity, need a guide on how to manage your employees or want to learn new leading skills, these books are full of interesting information. 1. Twelve [...]
