by Lília We all love the idea of Halloween. Children walking around dressed up as ghosts, fairies, witches or maybe even a monster or two, and going house-to-house asking for sweets. What's not to like about it? Because we love it so much, colleagues Júlia and Renata made a short selection [...]
by Júlia “Pooh, promise you won’t forget about me, ever. Not even when I’m a hundred.” Pooh asks,”How old shall I be then?” “Ninety-nine” comes the reply. Pooh nods, and promises. Winnie-the-Pooh is celebrating its centennial this year, on this very day. It has already been a century since this lovely [...]
by Lília In the past few decades, more Dutch authors have been translated into English than I would have thought. From Annie M.G. Schmidt to Jan Terlouw, there are quite a few interesting titles for the 9-12 crowd as well. We hope they enjoy these titles as much as Dutch kids [...]
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 [...]
by Damla Today we celebrate all the fathers and father figures in our lives by highlighting the most remarkable fathers in literature. Whether they symbolise a guiding light, a sturdy support, or an overbearing power, these paternal icons are an undeniable force that give direction to unforgettable stories with their presence [...]
by Damla This year, we have the pleasure of celebrating our 53 years of bookselling and being a part of the book community in the Netherlands. As we celebrate our long legacy as a fiercely independent bookstore this weekend with events featuring local authors and a specially curated ABC’s top 100 [...]
by Lília & Renata Colleague Renata and I put our heads together to make a list of beautiful, attention-worthy children’s books that have heirloom potential. These stunning editions have sprayed edges or amazing illustrations and can be read to and for children and adults alike. The Grumpus and [...]
by Damla Thanksgiving is just around the corner. For those of us celebrating, this means a time of gathering around a classic feast of roasted turkey and all the trimmings with loved ones, friends and family, and reflecting on the blessings in our lives. And for those of us who are [...]
by Lília When I was a kid, I could never find books that whet my appetite, even though I loved all kinds of stories. I wanted to read about adventure, mysteries, dragons and fairy tales. Unfortunately for me, there were not many of those stories around, especially translated [...]
