Literary transmission to this day

In this article we will tell you how literature has been transmitted from century to century and how some works already created have been models for other writers

Books to be happier

Books to be happier

In this article I dare to recommend 3 books to be happier. They are not the typical self-help, do not be alarmed.

Fall in love with a person who reads

Fall in love with a person who reads and discovers the wonderful world of literature with him or with her. There is nothing better than sharing readings.

On this day Isaac Asimov was born

Today's article takes us to briefly review the life and work of the great Isaac Asimov since he was born on this day in Petrovichi, Russia.

The best books of this year

In this article we present you some of the best books of this year 2016. Which ones would you have included in this list?

Literary news Seix Barral: February 2017

These are the literary novelties Seix Barral that they present to us for the month of February. There are 4 more new features added to those already presented yesterday for January.

Literature at Christmas

Today we wanted to analyze some of the books whose plot unfolds in the Christmas season, as we are currently dealing with.

Stylistic resources in literature

If you no longer remember the Literature classes of the institute, here we refresh your memory a bit: Stylistic Resources in Literature.

7 books we will read in 2017

The fifth installment of the Millenium saga or the new by Dan Brown are some of the proposals included in these 7 books that we will read in 2017.

My 5 readings of 2016. And yours?

Among my 5 readings of 2016 there is much of Africa or the most romantic Murakami. Do you dare to share your favorite readings from the last twelve months?

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The best-selling books of 2016 on Amazon

Among the best-selling books of 2016 on Amazon there is no shortage of recurring items such as Harry Potter or a vitalist ode that has conquered The New York Times.

Decalogue of the good writer

This is the decalogue of the good writer that I wrote a few years ago when he wrote for me more often. I keep thinking the same. Do you agree?

The world in 10 poems

This journey around the world in 10 poems takes us through the exotic night of India and to the sea that Dickinson longed to discover.

Fidel Castro and Cuban literature

The relationship between Fidel Castro and Cuban literature of the last sixty years highlights aspects such as exile, the diaspora or repression.

Writers and love

In this article we bring you 10 phrases written or said by 10 different writers on the most popular topic in a large number of books: love.

8 books written in exile

Dante or Allende are two of the writers behind some of these 8 books written in exile that have become a reflection of a life that would never return.

Tribute to the great Leonard Cohen

Musician, poet, writer, according to his sons a good father, and to us, at first glance, he seemed an endearing person: Tribute to Leonard Cohen.

The eternal of the written

I have wanted to capture some of my timeless literary texts: some for their brilliance, others for being timeless classics, others for their beauty.

6 unknown literary genres

These 6 unknown literary genres range from a booming climate-fiction to the eastern version of the famous magical realism.

5 good books for the little ones

In this article we present you 5 literary recommendations: 5 good books for the little ones in the house. Shall we visit a bookstore today?

Literary texts that inspire

If you are writing your next novel and need extra inspiration, here are these literary texts that inspire you.

Where is Benito Pérez Galdós?

Benito Pérez Galdós and his work have disappeared from the school curriculum. Knowledge around this great writer is being denied to our young people.

Download books legally

In these websites and applications you can download books legally. You will find them both free and paid. You choose!

What is grip lit literature?

Grip lit literature has a turnover of 25 million books sold in a year and is characterized by stories of women wrapped in suspense plots.

Federico García Lorca's secret friend

Professor Jesús Cotta brings us with his work the clandestine friendship between Lorca and Primo de Rivera. Friendship, this one, condemned to secrecy for its ideologies.

Pope Francis' Favorite Books

One of Pope Francis' hobbies is reading. Find out here which are his favorite books and authors. It may surprise you!

Javier Marías turns 65 today

Madrid-born author Javier Marías turns 65 today. Author of novels and essays, he has also written articles, translations and children's literature.

The new face of Cervantes

The painter A. Ferrer-Dalmau, with his latest work, shows us the writer during the battle of Lepanto. A masterpiece with Cervantes as the protagonist.

5 books on immigration

These 5 books on immigration range from Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's Nigerian speech to a graphic novel by Shaun Tan.

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Is the writer born or made?

The eternal debate about whether the writer was born or made has the undeniable premise of turning a particular vision of the world into letters.

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George RR Martin wasn't always famous

For the 20th anniversary since the publication of the first book in the A Song of Ice and Fire saga, the author has decided to talk about his not famous time.

Reasons to write

In this blog, there have already been several occasions in which we have offered you dozens of reasons to read ...

What is FIL 2016?

I have recently read at least two articles related to something called FIL 2016. I did not know this name for ...

Air borders

Fronteras de aire is a story by Alberto Piernas Medina written for dreamers in critical times.

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Young Adult vs. New Adult

Discover the differences between the new book categories: Young Adult Literature (YA) and New Adult Literature (NA)

What is LaPrek literature?

LaPrek literature emerged in the city of Delhi after the success of the micros and illustrations published by journalist Ravish Kumar on Facebook.

Do you live solely from writing?

Few writers could say that they live solely on their writing. Did you know that in Spain, Belén Esteban sells more books than Vargas Llosa?

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What if Barnes & Noble closed?

Several are speculating about what will happen if Barnes & Noble closes. Here we collect the idea although it is unlikely to happen ...

3 yoga books to get you started

These books on yoga include stories, techniques and some science for skeptics and lovers of this ancient discipline that emerged in India.

Pablo Neruda reciting in a radio studio

Pablo Neruda's style

Complete analysis of the style and symbols used by the great Pablo Neruda, one of the best poets of all time.

E-book vs Paper book

In this article you will read the pros and cons of e-book vs Paper book. And which one do you prefer?

The best cities for writers

These best cities for writers include Paris and its philosophical cafes or the town with the highest number of bookstores per capita in the world.

10 books I will never read

Normally in this literary corner we talk about those books that are worth having, those books whose readings ...

Who are the bookstagrammers?

Bookstagrammers, like booktubers or bookbloggers, are readers who have turned social networks into new showcases for literature.

5 Books for History Lovers

They say that knowing history avoids making many past mistakes in the present, or at least, and I go back to ...