by Lília Even if the summer was being a bit slow in presenting itself this year – so many grey days! – we couldn't be happier than when the sun and the warmth decide to show their faces. Fortunately we're seeing more sunny days lately, so let's enjoy! Summer – as [...]
Dutch Treats: Crime Fiction from Dutch and Flemish Authors edited by Josh Pachter Josh Pachter collects 21 of his favorite translations by a who's who of contemporary Dutch-language crime writers, including such luminaries as René Appel, Michael Berg, Dominique Biebau, Bram Dehouck, Loes den Hollander, Bavo Dhooge, Ingrid Oonincx, Christine [...]
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 Naomi Watch out, kids! There's a new genre in town. It's a combination of crime fiction and romantic fiction, called 'crimance.' I didn't invent this name, I promise. I first came across it in the description of A Cinnamon Falls Mystery by R.L. Killmore. (The name has to be a nom [...]
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 [...]
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 & Naomi Unless you have been living in a strict digital detox and have avoided all social media platforms in the last month (honestly, that sounds rather blissful, no judgment), then you have most likely heard that Taylor Swift has announced her 12th album, The Life of A Showgirl, to [...]
We are back with our 5(ish) favorite reads (and games) of 2024! We try very hard to keep it to five, but it’s simply not always possible. So, per staff member there may be more or less than five titles, but there can also be an A and a B list, [...]
We are back with our 5(ish) favorite reads (and games) of 2024! We try very hard to keep it to five, but it’s simply not always possible. So, per staff member there may be more or less than five titles, but there can also be an A and a B list, [...]
