Here we go again with our 5(ish) favorite reads of 2023! We try very hard to keep it to five, but it’s not always possible. So, there may be five or six suggestions, an A and a B list, memorable reads or just plain marvelous books. This year we’re presenting [...]
Here we go again with our 5(ish) favorite reads of 2023! We try very hard to keep it to five, but it’s not always possible. So, there may be five or six suggestions, an A and a B list, memorable reads or just plain marvelous books. This year we’re presenting [...]
by Jouke, Martijn, Chiara, Sophie, Iris, Simone & Lília Warbreaker by Brandon Sanderson Jouke: Two sisters, captive gods, an ingenious magic system featuring breath and colors, and a talking sword. I love Warbreaker and I have no idea why I waited 11 years to read this; I would [...]
by Naomi Recently, the Romantasy genre – a hybrid subgenre of romance and fantasy – has experienced a big surge in popularity. This is in large part thanks to online reader communities such as BookTok, Bookstagram and BookTube, where readers can share recommendations and find like-minded people. A great example of [...]
by Lília Luke and Iris discuss books and interview author Natali Simmonds. In the season 4 kick-off of our ABC Staff Picks, our Luke and Iris are back discussing the books they and their colleagues are loving right now. They also interview author Natali Simmonds about her [...]
by Natalia There are many reading challenges out there, with the most well-known ones on Goodreads or The StoryGraph. You can set your own goal to read a certain number of books or pages by the end of the year or challenge yourself to read more classics, more female authors or [...]
by Tiemen, EmmaV, Iris, Juno, Jesmae, MariaS & Lília Some of the titles below were chosen by one or more ABC colleagues, but everyone has their own reasons for loving them. Read on to see what they are. You might even find one or two new titles for your TBR list! [...]
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 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 [...]
by Lília Our Luke and Iris are back with our latest Staff Picks—those books we’ve been reading and enjoying or books that might be coming out one of these days. From escapism to information to music, there’s something for everyone. Starting on a happy note, Lília, our romance [...]
