by Iris Happy Halloween, everyone! The book community's most widely observed holiday (this is an educated guess, don't come for me) is finally here. This calls for some book recommendations. This time around, we're taking inspiration from seasonally appropriate emojis to bring you a varied list of titles. Enjoy, and stay [...]
by Iris We all know fall is the most popular season among book lovers. Whether you're more of a "dark & scary" or "warm & cozy" type of reader, this season has it all. I used to be in a book club dedicated to witchy fiction, and one of the things [...]
by Iris It's June, which means it's Pride Month. What better time to explore some of our finest LGBTQIA+ reading recommendations? We have compiled a list of exciting reads from as many sections as possible (without, you know, overwhelming you too much), with a focus on new releases. Strap in, because [...]
by Jilles In the seventies and eighties it was called Spirituality and people turned their noses up, thinking it had something to do with witches and patchouli-smelling hippies. After Louise Hay came on the scene with her books and started a successful publishing company called Hay House, these books became known [...]
by Lauren I thought I had a milestone birthday this year, but Amsterdam is turning 750 years old! From a small fishing village in 1275 to the bustling multi-cultural metropolis it is today, Amsterdam will be celebrating its rich history and looking to the future starting October 27, when the city [...]
by Naomi As the true crime genre explodes on screens, audio devices and bookshelves, there are many theories why it’s one of today’s fastest-growing genres. For starters, crime plays a big role in our society, and it’s natural to want to know the who-why-what-how of it. There’s also an element of [...]
by Sophie After a year and a half of autumn, the sun and the warmth are beginning to show their faces, and I, for one, couldn't be happier! For me, summer is the ultimate reading time: the sunlight, the long days, the birdsong - it all whispers "find a shady spot, [...]
by EmmaV ‘Tis the season for Christmas standards, including trees, stockings, presents and carols. But when it comes to books, we all have different tastes. That’s why we compiled a varied list of Christmas books for you to read during the holidays. Pay a quick visit to the world of your [...]
by Natalia Ever find yourself struggling with reading and wondering if it’s you or the book? Knowing that you want to read but nothing is doing it for you? Sometimes your focus is off and you’re forcing yourself to plow through. Other times, the book you’re reading isn’t your cup of [...]
by MariaS We’ve all heard of wine and food pairings. But how about books and tunes? Listening to music while reading is one of my favorite pastimes; it really amplifies the immersion, especially when a scene is exciting and the music fits it perfectly. If all you want to do is [...]
