Francis Drake. 6 books about the famous English corsair
Francis Drake. 6 books about the famous English corsair. To know about his life and his stories and aimed at all audiences.
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Juan Sin Tierra. Reading about Ricardo Corazón de León's brother
Juan Sin Tierra signed a day like today in 1245 the Magna Carta, the basis of constitutional freedoms in England. I review 5 readings about his figure.
John Wayne. 6 books to read about the Hollywood legend
They christened him Marion Michael Morrison, but the world knew him as John Wayne. Today he passed away in 1979. These are 6 books to remember him.
García Márquez in the times of Game of Thrones
The works of Gabriel García Márquez and George RR Martin are emblematic. Here we tell you the similarities between One Hundred Years of Solitude and Game of Thrones.
The best Latin dictionaries, and other resources to learn this language
Latin is a very interesting language, learning it offers new perspectives and brings you closer to the knowledge of the ancient ones. Come and find out how to learn it.
Luis de Camoes, anniversary of his death. 4 poems
A new anniversary of the death of Luis de Camoes, the most famous of the Portuguese poets, is commemorated. These are 4 poems to remember.
Allende, Espinosa, Asensi, Villar, Moccia ... 8 best sellers of these months
Allende, Espinosa, Asensi, Villar, Moccia, Monfort, Hess, Del Val ... They are the surnames of 8 best-selling authors of these months.
José Antonio Ramos Sucre: the cursed poet?
If there is an emblematic character in Venezuelan literature, that is José Antonio Ramos Sucre. Here we invite you to briefly delve into his life and work.
Latin: the father of romance
Latin is one of the most important languages in the world. Although it is considered a dead language, its use is widespread. Come and learn a little about its history.
Ken Follet has a birthday. Phrases from 6 of his most famous novels
We celebrate the birthday of Ken Follet, the most popular and widely read Welsh author in the world, by reviewing 6 of his most famous novels.
The Little Prince: an option to start your child in reading
Reading is one of the most complete and necessary learning resources. We tell you why starting with The Little Prince results in something unique.
Chuck Palahniuk's Fight Club
What is Fight Club about? Enter and know everything about this novel that analyzes the pattern of modern man based on hatred and consumerism.
7 editorial news of all genres for the month of June
New month and a few editorial news that are already launched for the summer. These are 7 selected from various genres.
"Reading should be a form of happiness."
Borges exhibited, long before I was born, a reflection that managed to open my eyes: "Reading should be a form of happiness."
Lope De Vega, why "The phoenix of the mills"?
The genius of Lope de Vega is undeniable, he deeply penetrated the town of his time, his secret: simplicity. Come and know the reason for his nickname.
Miguel de Unamuno, a writer for history
Miguel de Unamuno's work is, undeniably, one of the most complete and extensive in Spanish-speaking literature. Come and know a little more about him.
Seneca's Seven Books of Wisdom
Seneca's seven books of wisdom offer great day-to-day advice to those who read them. Come and know a little more about them.
Neruda and his elemental Odes
The Elemental Odes are a clear example of how everything can be poeticized. Neruda offers a master class in poetry. Come, know a little more about this book.
Tales from the jungle by Horacio Quiroga: a classic of Latin American literature
The Tales of the Jungle by Horacio Quiroga are the product of one of the many misfortunes that the writer experienced. Come and know a little about this work.
Carrie, a story of school abuse
Carrie is a story in which Stephen King captures the reality of abuse experienced by many young people in schools. Come read a little more about it.
Stephen King, master of terror
Talking about Stephen King is talking about one of the most significant horror writers in the world, his works are cult pieces. Come and read a little more about it.
Kubrick's Shining
The Shining, directed by Stanley Kubrick, is regarded as a cult film. But the film's writer didn't like it. Read here why King didn't like it.
Jules Bonnot, Conan Doyle's Chauffeur, Was One Of The Most Persecuted Criminals In France
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, creator of the unforgettable Sherlock Holmes, always had a love-hate relationship with crime. As Doyle struggled ...
Judith Kerr, author of When Hitler Stole the Pink Rabbit, dies
Judith Kerr, the author of When Hitler Stole the Pink Rabbit, a reference work of young adult literature, dies. I review his work.
Úrsula Iguarán: the portrait of Latin American women in Macondo
One Hundred Years of Soledad was García Márquez's masterpiece. Come read this focus on Úrsula Iguarán, and why she is the image of the Latin American woman.
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
We talk to you in depth about Pride and Prejudice, one of the great works of universal literature that arrived in 1913 to redefine the role of women.
Remembering Don Pedro Calderón de la Barca. 20 phrases and a silence
It is a new anniversary of the death of Pedro Calderón de la Barca, a distinguished name of the Spanish Golden Age. I remember some of his phrases and verses.
Philosophy present in the Divine Comedy
The Divine Comedy is a work that must be read. Dante Alighieri exposed the nature of man totally, here you will see a philosophical approach to the work.
Madrid's Literary Quarter. Walks, routes and places
The Barrio de las Letras in Madrid is a must for natives and foreigners. Its streets ooze the atmosphere and the most immortal literary ghosts.
Eduard Punset dies. 6 books from the most followed science popularizer
Today Eduardo Punset, the most followed scientific popularizer in Spain, has passed away. These are just 6 of the books he wrote in his long career.
George RR Martin talks about his end to Game of Thrones
Game of Thrones has ended in its television version, but its creator, George RR Martin, talks about its end much more extensive and yet to be written.
Two Spanish Cities Among Unesco Literary Cities
Unesco began to build a Creative Cities Network in 2004, in which several categories are recognized: ...
Musicians, singers and books about them and their reflections
These are 5 of the newest books on musicians and singers. Some are reflections or biographies and others are tributes to their trajectories.
Literania and Book Fair. Two essential literary appointments in Madrid
Literania and the Book Fair are the two essential literary events in Madrid for the second half of this month of May. We take a look.
The Ashes of Angela by Frank McCourt
Released in 1996 and hugely successful, Frank McCourt's Angela's Ashes delves into the life of a young Irish writer.
Why do writers use a pseudonym?
When we talk about writers with pseudonyms, classic and modern authors come to mind, from Fernán Caballero to Blue ...
Henry Rider Haggard. I remember the author of The Mines of King Solomon
On May 14, 1925, Sir Henry Rider Haggard, an English novelist, the author of such popular works as King Solomon's Mines, died in London.
Camilo José Cela. Fragments and phrases to celebrate your birthday
One more year the anniversary of the birth of Camilo José Cela is celebrated. I select some of his most memorable fragments and phrases.
Chronicle of an announced death of Gabriel García Márquez
Influenced by the author's journalistic streak, Gabriel García Márquez's Chronicle of a Death Foretold is one of the great works of the Colombian Nobel Prize winner.
Charles Simic's birthday. Some of his poems
On May 9, 1938, Charles Simic, an American poet born in Belgrade, was born. He was a Pulitzer Prize Winner for Poetry in 1990. These are some of his poems.
Anika entre Libros, the first literary blog in Spanish, was born in 1996.
Spanish readers choose our next book mainly by word of mouth (more than 50% of readers), by ...
5 books of exorcists for fans of the Devil and his wanderings
They are still in fashion. The Devil and those who fight him: the famous exorcists. I review 5 titles about them, among others, the classics of Blatty and Levin.
Penguin Random House expands its publishing group with Ediciones Salamandra
Penguin Random House has purchased Ediciones Salamandra. We analyze this operation that consolidates the Random House group in the Spanish publishing market.
5 books on May 2, 1808 and its perspectives
On May 2, which commemorates the uprising of the people of Madrid against the French army of occupation. These are 5 books about those days.
6 big-name editorial updates for May
May begins and several interesting titles are released for another month. For lovers of black and historical novels, these are 6 of the chosen ones.
HOW, HOW MUCH and WHAT DO SPANISH PEOPLE READ?
There are many urban legends about the reading habits of the Spanish, what is true in them? Who, how, how much and what do we read?
Ida Vitale wins the Cervantes Prize. 7 outstanding poems
Uruguayan poet Ida Vitale wins the 2019 Cervantes Prize, the most important prize in Spanish literature. I highlight 7 of his poems.
Writing about writing. Literary reflections on Book Day
On Book Day I write about writing in a few reflections after a lifetime putting words together to tell myself and tell stories.
Caballo de Troya, by JJ Benítez. 35 years of a classic saga
The Trojan Horse saga, by JJ Benítez, is already 35 years old. History, science fiction, faith ... A review of a very particular reading.
Interview with RG Wittener, creator of Monozuki.
Interview with RG Wittener (Witten, Germany, 1973), Spanish writer of stories and novels of science fiction, fantasy, and terror.
Interview with Julio César Cano, creator of the great Inspector Monfort.
We are pleased to have Julio César Cano, (Capellades, Barcelona, 1965) creator of the series on our blog today ...
The Prado Museum turns 200 years old. 7 books about him.
The Prado Museum celebrates its 2019 years of history this 200. I select 7 books for all readers about one of the best art galleries in the world.
Francisca Aguirre dies. 4 poems for your memory
Francisca Aguirre has passed away at the age of 88. In memory of this Alicante author with such a long career, I highlight 4 of her poems.
Beatriz Osés and Andrés Guerrero. SM The Steamboat and Wide Angle Awards
The letter writers, by Beatriz Osés, and Blanco de tigre, by Andrés Guerrero, winners of the 2019 SM El Barco de Vapor and Gran Angular Awards.
Pavlichenko and Záitsev. The deadliest Russian snipers. Memories
The autobiography of Liudmila Pavlichenko is published, and the memoirs of Vasili Záitsev, two of the most famous Russian snipers of WWII, are reissued.
Literary Crowfunding: Crowdfunding reaches literature hand in hand with new technologies.
Literary crowfunding: a collection of money via the Internet by an author to publish his book and donors are compensated with a copy.
Black names: Carmen Mola, Dean Koontz and Stina Jackson
Two important names on the current black scene return: Carmen Mola and Dean Koontz. And the latest Nordic phenomenon debuts: Stina Jackson.
William Wordsworth. The immortality of his poems
William Wordsworth was born on April 7, 1770. On this new anniversary of his birth I choose 6 of his poems to review his work.
Chronicle of the Presentation of Los Ojos Con Mucha Noche, by Emilio Calderón
Last Friday, March 29, I had the privilege of presenting at the Alberti Bookstore in Madrid, together with Jose ...
Children's and Youth Book Day. 6 readings to celebrate
On April 2, the International Children's and Youth Book Day is celebrated. These are 6 readings for the youngest readers in the house.
6 news for April. Aramburu, Vila-Matas, Márkaris, Sánchez ...
April begins, the month of the book. These are 6 editorial news from names like Aramburu, Vila-Matas, Márkaris or Clara Sánchez.
Jo Nesbø. 59 years. Some words from his readers about him
Jo Nesbø, the Nordic crime novel master, turns 59 today. I congratulate him this time highlighting some of his words and those of his readers about him.
Domingo Villar. Presentation in Madrid of The Last Boat. His trilogy
Domingo Villar presented his new novel, The Last Boat, in Madrid after ten years of waiting. I review the act and his work, the trilogy of Inspector Caldas.
Interview with Ricardo Alía, one of the great names of the Spanish crime novel.
We have the privilege and pleasure of having Ricardo Alía (San Sebastián, 1971), writer of ...
Tennessee Williams. New anniversary of his birth
Today marks a new anniversary of the birth of prominent American playwright Tennessee Williams. I select some fragments of his works.
International Poetry Day. 8 sonnets to celebrate
One more year today is the International Poetry Day. I have chosen these 8 sonnets by classical and not so classical authors.
Anne Perry: From convicted murderer to crime writer.
Juliet Marion Hulme (London, 1938) is the real name of Anne Perry, one of the most widely read intrigue writers of the ...
2. And another of "bad" (or very incorrect) police officers and investigators
Now it is the turn of those "bad" policemen and investigators or, let's say, who do not comply with the rules, have vices of all kinds and are not exemplary.
Lejarza, Gistau and Pérez-Reverte. The newest thing about Spain
The news of Mikel Lejarza, David Gistau and Arturo Pérez-Reverte is already on the street. Names of the most literary journalism and the darkest part of Spain.
1. One of "good" (or fairly correct) police officers and investigators
First article dedicated to those police officers and literary researchers as upright as they are good and efficient as Servaz, Fabel, Bolitar, Betti, Munch and Caldas.
Interview with David Zaplana and Ana Ballabriga: When success comes to four hands.
We have the privilege and pleasure of having David Zaplana (Cartagena, 1975) and Ana Ballabriga on our blog,…
Leandro Fernández de Moratín. Sonnets and epigrams
Leandro Fernández de Moratín was born in Madrid on a day like today in 1760. I remember his most poetic figure and work with some of his sonnets and epigrams.
International Women's Day. 30 literary phrases about them.
One more year on March 8, International Women's Day is celebrated around the world. Today I collect 30 literary phrases about them.
Louisa May Alcott. Many more stories than Little Women
Louisa May Alcott died on March 6, 1888 in Boston. His most universally known novel was Little Women, but his production was very extensive.
Presentations: Ana Lena Rivera and David López Sandoval
I said goodbye to February by attending two presentations, that of What the dead are silent, by Ana Lena Rivera. And that of Countdown, by David López Sandoval.
5 varied editorial news for the month of March
March is just around the corner and I am picking out 5 new themed editorials to be released next month. For every taste.
Grimm brothers' stories. Wilhelm Grimm Anniversary
Wilhelm Grimm was born on February 24, 1786 in Berlin, and together with his brother Jacob they compiled a series of unforgettable children's stories.
Teaching Literature Today. Interview with a teacher.
Today I speak with Victor Irún, a teacher at a Madrid high school, where he teaches ESO and Baccalaureate students about the teaching of literature today.
Self-published writers who win over readers.
Finding a publisher that is committed to a new author is difficult. In the publishing market every day there are more writers and ...
Miguel Ángel Buonarotti. Verses of the genius and the poet
It is a new anniversary of the death of the genius of the Renaissance that was Miguel Angel Buonarroti. Today I remember him as a poet.
5 of my most famous love couples in literature
Valentine is here again and on a day like this I take a look at 6 of the most famous couples in love in literature.
Blind Guardian. The "heavy metal" group that promotes reading.
Can a music group get entire generations to open a book for the first time in their life? The answer is yes". We talk about Blind Guardian
Mariano José de Larra. 30 phrases for your anniversary.
A representative figure of Spanish Romanticism, Mariano José de Larra died on a day like today in 1837 in Madrid. These 30 of his phrases to remember him.
Rosamunde Pilcher. Farewell to the British lady from the romance novel
Rosamunde Pilcher, the British lady in the romance novel, died on February 6 at the age of 94. I review his work and his figure.
Fran Zabaleta: A return to the interior of Spain in 80 days. By van.
What happens when a writer takes his backpack, a van and goes on a trip? Do you really know your country? That…
The Hávamál. The poem of the teachings of Odin. 25 precepts
Today I am talking a bit about Hámavál, the book of teachings and wisdom of the Nordic god par excellence, Odin. A compendium of advice for the good Viking.
Ana Lena Rivera. Interview with the author of What the dead are silent
Ana Lena Rivera, winner of the Torrente Ballester Prize 2017 and author of Lo que callan los muertos, gives us a very revealing interview.
Why does the paper book continue to beat the digital book by a landslide?
When those of us who grew up reading Mortadelo and Filemón on paper and appreciated reading in the classic format about any ...
King Arthur. New fragments of its history and some more
King Arthur is one of the great myths of literature. New fragments of its history dating from the XNUMXth century have just been found.
Mary Shelley. 168 years without the creator of Frankenstein. Phrases and poems.
Mary Shelley was only 53 years old when she died on February 1, 1851. It is 168 years without the creator of Frankenstein. I remember her with three of her poems.
5 editorial news for February for debutantes and consecrated people
Today I bring 5 titles that will be editorial news in February. They are established and newcomer authors who promise good stories.
Calderón de la Barca and Anne Brontë share birthday
Today two greats of literature share their birthdays: Pedro Calderón de la Barca and Anne Brontë. I remember his memory with some poems and fragments.
Jack London. Anniversary of his birth with some of his phrases
We celebrate one more year the birth of Jack London, one of the most acclaimed writers of the adventure novel. I remember him with some of his phrases.
Interview with Ángel García Roldán, writer and screenwriter of El viaje de Carol
I open the year of interviews with the writer and screenwriter Ángel García Roldán, whom I thank for his contact and time ...
Literature for people with disabilities, learning disabilities or difficulties with reading.
More than 12 million people in Spain have reading and writing problems in their daily lives. For them: Reading for Everyone.
Biography and best books of Megan Maxwell
We immerse ourselves in the torrid universe of erotic literature through the biography and best books of Megan Maxwell.
Nadal and Josep Pla Awards for Guillermo Martínez and Marc Artigau
The first prizes for this year 2019, the Nadal Prize and the Josep Pla Prize, have just been awarded. They have fallen to Guillermo Martínez and Marc Artigau.
The three wise men. 5 poems by 5 classic writers
The Three Wise Men are coming. Today I refresh 5 poems by 5 classic writers such as Lope de Vega, Rubén Darío, Santa Teresa de Jesús or GK Chesterton.
Authors that go into the public domain in 2019
Like every year, January 1 is the time when the works of some writers and creators in general pass into the public domain.
2019. The books that come from all genres and for all
We have already started 2019 and another promising literary year awaits us. There will be many titles published and we hope to read them all. Or almost.
Rudyard Kipling. 153 years of his birth. Two poems
A new anniversary of the birth of Rudyard Kipling is celebrated. I highlight three poems from his work: Yes, Do not give up and verses from Epitafios de la guerra.
My 7 readings of 2018. Of series, versions and love. Black wins.
Another year and many readings have passed through my hands. I select my favorites and highlight a character. There are 7 black, romantic and classic novels.
Our selection of the 10 best books of the year 2018.
We ended the year with a selection of the ten best books of 2018, which should really be called, the ten books ...
Mysteries, crimes and love in Victorian times
The Victorian era has been and will be the time and source of a thousand and one stories in literature. These 5 titles bring together love, mystery and crime.
The Jungle Book. Ruyard Kipling's classic that always comes back
The Jungle Book. The Ruyard Kipling classic always comes back. Now in a new, darker version for the cinema. We review some more.
Three black classics. Of robberies, postmen and jungles.
Today I review three black classics of literature: Perfect Robbery, The Postman Always Calls Twice, and The Asphalt Jungle.
Biography and best books of Diana Gabaldon
Let's travel back in time through the biography and best books of Diana Gabaldon, creator of one of the most exciting historical fiction sagas.
Marie, a romantic crime novel, finalist in the Atlantis Awards - La Isla de las Letras 2018.
Marie, by Mariola Díaz-Cano Arévalo, has been a finalist for best romantic / erotic novel in the IX Edition of the Atlantis Awards - La Isla de las Letras.
Gustave Flaubert. 197 years of the author of Madame Bovary or Salambó
Gustave Flaubert was born on December 12, 1821, so it is 197 years since the author of two fundamental novels of the XNUMXth century, Madame Bovary and Salambó.
The angle of the Bruma, winner novel of the Torrente Ballester Prize 2017.
Last week, El Ángulo de la Bruma, the novel winner of the 2017 Torrente Ballester Prize in Spanish, was presented in Coruña ...
Marco Tulio Cicero and Robert Graves. From Rome and with Rome in the blood.
Marco Tulio Cicero lived in Rome, Robert Graves made us live in Rome. The two shared it as inspiration and passed away the same day.
Interview with Malenka Ramos. 10 questions to the author of The Whisperer
Today I speak with the Asturian writer Malenka Ramos, with whom I have met in these universes thanks to a common Nordic pleasure: ...
Miscellany of witches, wizards, maids, vampires, ships and kittens
A review of new literary adaptations to television, anniversaries of sagas of editorial phenomena and upcoming news.
Biography and best books of Almudena Grandes
We immerse ourselves in the biography and best books of Almudena Grande to delve into the stories of one of the great narrative voices of our country.
William Blake. 261 years of the English genius of poetry and art. 7 poems
The English poet and artist William Blake, one of the greatest figures in literature and art, is turning 261 years old. These are 7 poems to remember.
Arturo Pérez-Reverte. 67 calendar studs. My hindsight
Arturo Pérez-Reverte turns 67 in November. One of my favorite writers, in this article I make my retrospective on his work and figure.
Nubico, Movistar's flat rate digital bookstore.
Nubico, unlimited books in the catalog for a fee of 8,99 euros per month. Movistar applies the same model as that of series and movies.
Do we read poetry? Yes. For example, these 7 poems
Do we read poetry? Yes. We respond with these 7 collections of poems by contemporary authors such as Offreds, Búho, Brandon, Sastre, Benito, Arévalo and Cruz.
Death. 6 readings and 6 ways to tell and understand it
I choose these 6 readings that stand out for how they helped me understand the value or visions of death in some of its forms.
Interview with Estela Chocarro: Black novel in the most rural Navarra.
Estela Chocarro, writer, author of the crime novel series starring journalist Víctor Yoldi and art expert Rebeca Turumbay.
The heir. Review of Jo Nesbø's Latest Novel
The Heir is Jo Nesbø's latest novel. Independent to his Harry Hole series, it is another great dark and very intense book by the Norwegian writer.
Celebrating San Martín with some literary pigs
November 11th. San Martin. And you already know: this day comes to every pig. Also in literature. I take a look at these 6 books where pigs are the protagonists or object of narration by various authors.
Frederick Schiller and Arthur Rimbaud. Poems for their birthdays
The two were born on November 10. Frederick Schiller and Arthur Rimbaud became poets of universal fame. Today I remember them with some poems.
Writing, literature, books ... 40 reflections of authors
It is fall. The moment invites reflection. And these are 40 from different authors on the art, hobby or need to write.
6 varied children's and youth readings for the autumn cold
Here are 6 very varied children's and youth readings for these cold autumn days. Comics like the Wild Boar, but also names like Judith Kerr.
5 novelties for November from Gómez-Jurado, Jacobs, Stoker, Safier and Coben
November begins with literary novelties signed by names like Gómez-Jurado, Jacobs, Coben, Safier and Stoker. Various genres and good prospects.
Biography and best books of Charles Dickens
We dive into the biography and best books of Charles Dickens to explore the mysteries, poverty and hopes of Victorian London.
Eduardo Mendoza: Biography and best books
We immerse ourselves in the biography and best books of Eduardo Mendoza, one of the great Spanish writers of our time.
Rafael Alberti, 19 years without the poet of the sea. Verses in his memory
Today marks the 19th anniversary of the death of one of the greatest Spanish poets, Rafael Alberti. On the 28th of ...
Library Day. Interview with the director of Mario Vargas Llosa
On Library Day I speak with Ramona Serrano Posadas, the director of the Mario Vargas Llosa Municipal Library, in La Solana (Ciudad Real).
Samuel Taylor Coleridge. 3 poems for his birth
On October 21, 1772, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, one of the founders of Romanticism in England, was born. Today I rescue 3 of his poems to remember him.
A Dark Violet Sea, by Ayanta Barilli, 2018 Planet Award finalist
A Dark Violet Sea, by Ayanta Barilli, a finalist for the 2018 Planet Prize, is the story of a family dynasty of women told by women.
Interview with the writer and private detective Rafael Guerrero
Today I chat with the writer and private detective Rafael Guerrero about his career, influences, favorite authors and books, etc. I appreciate your time.
Santiago Posteguillo, winner of the 2018 Planeta Prize, reveals the plot of Yo, Julia.
Yo, Julia, by Santiago Posteguillo, is a historical novel set in the Roman Empire and starring a powerful woman.
Oscar Wilde. Always genius. Fragments of 3 of his works
Today marks a new anniversary of the birth of Oscar Wilde, one of the most famous writers in literature. There are 3 fragments of his works.
Planeta Award 2018: We reveal the plot of the finalist works.
Planeta Prize 2018: The Historical Novel and the Civil War give way this year to novels with female protagonists.
Garcilaso de la Vega. His 5 best sonnets to remember him
Garcilaso de la Vega, the great Spanish Renaissance poet, died on a day like today in 1536 in Nice. In his memory he rescued 5 of his sonnets.
Carlos Arniches. The master of the farce and acid humor.
On the anniversary of the birth of Carlos Arniches I remember his figure highlighting some of his famous sainetes and works with some fragments.
The 2018 Planet Prize already has finalists. Do you want to know them?
The Planet Award Winner will come from a list of ten finalists chosen by a jury made up of great names in literature.
Autumn Fair of the Old and Ancient Book of Madrid. Strolling among jewels.
One more year the Old and Old Book Fair of Madrid is being held. It is now the 30th edition and it is on Paseo de Recoletos.
Vikings. Always classic and always in fashion. Some readings
Vikings. Few towns so famous, so inspiring of myths and legends. Classics in the History of Humanity that do not go out of style in any way.
I tell you. The application to edit stories in sign language
TECUENTO is a free application for children and adults to edit stories in Spanish sign language in a simple and fun way.
7 very varied novelties of crime novel for October
In October we receive new crime novel titles that I review below. Names like Mosley, Perry, Katzenbach, Mikel Santiago or Pérez Gellida.
100 years since the end of the First World War. 7 books to remember her.
The anniversary of the end of the First World War or the Great War is approaching. This is my humble selection of readings on that tragic event.
"The Epic of Gilgamesh". An epic poem from 2.500 BC. Incredibly current.
My first contact with the Epic of Gilgamesh was in my early twenties. I read it on the recommendation of a friend, specifically the edition of The Story of the King of Kings. "Open it. Lift its lid. Take the lapis lazuli tablet out of it. Read how Gilgamesh suffered all and overcame all."
Dan Brown Biography and Best Books
Immersing yourself in Dan Brown's biography and best books means doing so in a secret world of symbols, conspiracies and multi-selling novels.
Speaking with Javier Alonso García-Pozuelo, author of La cajita de snuff
Today I am talking to Javier Alonso García-Pozuelo, author of La cajita de snuff, a detective novel starring Inspector Jose María Benítez.
Edgar Allan Poe Biography and Best Books
Immersing yourself in Edgar Allan Poe's biography and best books means doing it in such a dark and iconic universe full of great stories.
Biography and best books of Miguel Delibes
Immerse yourself in biography and better books means doing it in the universe of an author as visionary as he is essential in Spanish literature.
Walter Scott. The many film adaptations of his works
Walter Scott left this world and became immortal on September 21, 1832. Today I review the best film adaptations of his best-known works.
Recommend me a book: 10 blogs to choose your next reading.
A selection of 10 literary review blogs where you will find good recommendations to read. Here you will find the story that you are passionate about.
Stephen King, his metaliterature, and the intertextuality of his works.
Many people know Stephen King as the master of horror, or any other flashy nickname related to these kinds of stories. But not everything Many people know Stephen King as "the master of terror", but few know the metaliterary character and intertextuality of his novels.
Why we write. The uncertain path of the writer.
"He must have been a baker," a writer told me many years ago. To this day, I still identify with those words. All of us, why do we write? A question that all writers have asked themselves. The only certainty is that the path of the writer is uncertain.
Department Q by Jussi Adler-Olsen. Series and film versions
Department Q by Jussi Adler-Olsen. Series and film versions. The 4th installment in the cinema of this Nordic black series is released. File 64.
James Fenimore Cooper. The last of the Mohicans and other works.
James Fenimore Cooper died on September 14, 1851, but had been born on September 15, 62 years earlier. Today I review his life and work in his memory.
Background and form in literature. What we say and how we say it.
Today I am going to discuss a topic that, although it is important in all the arts, in literature much more because of its own characteristics: I am referring to the opposition.Today we are going to discuss a topic that, although it is important in all the arts, in literature much more : the opposition and relationship between the background and the form.
Biography and best books of Stephen King
Stephen King's biography and best books immerse us in a unique atmosphere woven by the King of Terror over the past fifty years.
Some myths associated with the art of writing novels.
Of all the jobs, that of a writer is probably one of the most myths associated with it. The vast majority of them are not new, but are probably the work of writer is one of the most myths. Let's look at some associated with the art of writing novels.
Selection of readings by Barack Obama
This selection of Barack Obama readings for late summer includes some of the best African titles and other thought-provoking ones.
DH Lawrence. Lady Chatterley's lover in 15 sentences.
It is a new anniversary of the birth of DH Lawrence, the English author of Lady Chatterley's Lover. I review this work highlighting 15 sentences.
Mermaids and The Gypsy Bride. Two great black raw operas.
Sirenas and La novia gitana are the two crime novels with the greatest projection on the scene and two successful debut operas by Joseph Knox and Carmen Mola.
Terje Vigen, the unknown epic poem by Henrik Ibsen
Terje Vigen is an epic poem that Henrik Ibsen published in 1882. Unknown to the general public, it is a classic in the Nordic countries.
Isabel Allende: Biography and best books
Isabel Allende is not only the most widely read living writer in Spanish, but a storyteller as versatile as she is unique.
Gabriel García Márquez: biography, phrases and books
We review the universe of the Colombian Nobel Prize in Literature through the biography and books of Gabriel García Márquez
September. 6 literary novelties of various genres
September is coming and we have literary news to welcome the fall. These are 6 titles for all types of readers and of various themes.
Best European Books
These best European books delve into the history and sociological changes of the old continent through gripping stories.
Goethe. Remembering the father of German Romanticism
Today I celebrate the anniversary of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, father of German Romanticism, highlighting 4 of his poems and 20 of his phrases.
Best movies based on books
These best movies based on books make perfect choices for a summer of movies ... or great readings by the pool.
The Phoenix of the mills, eternal Lope de Vega. 5 sonnets
It is a new anniversary of the death of Lope de Vega, the Fénix de los Ingenios. I choose 5 sonnets for your memory.
Mika Waltari and his Sinuhé the Egyptian. Review of the work of the Finnish writer.
Mika Waltari died in Helsinki on August 26, 1979. Known for his historical novels, his most famous title is Sinuhé, the Egyptian.
Best books set in the Caribbean
These best books set in the Caribbean range from Bob Marley's Jamaica to Gabriel García Márquez's most romantic story.
Places in Spain that appear in literature
These places in Spain that appear in literature take us to La Mancha del Quijote or the mysterious Baztán Valley.
Best Futuristic Books
These best futuristic books bring us to a dystopian panorama seen from the perspective of different authors such as Huxley or Wells.
Discovered 13 new verses for Ulysses and his Odyssey by Homer.
13 new verses of Homer's Odyssey have been discovered at Olympia. I review the work of this classic of Greek literature.
Around the world in 10 writers
From Japan to Colombia, this round the world tour in 10 writers uncovers some of the most influential authors in history.
Books with the best endings
These books with the best endings in history confirm the power of certain stories to catch us to their last lines.
I want two friends like Myron Bolitar and Win Lockwood from Harlan Coben
Today I analyze one of the most entertaining black series that I have read, that of Myron Bolitar and his charismatic friend Win Lockwood, by Harlan Coben.
Writers who were recognized after his death
These writers who were recognized after their death confirm the paradoxical situation of authors who never experienced the success of their works.
The best Mexican books
These best Mexican books encompass a literature marked by the sentiment of the Mexican Revolution or currents such as magical realism.
El Neorruralismo, by the hand of Pilar Fraile, the latest signing of the Caballo de Troya publishing house.
Neo-naturalism in The Advantages of Life in the Countryside, by Pilar Fraile, the latest bet of the Caballo de Troya publishing house.
The best book sagas
Harry Potter or Daenerys Targaryen are some of the characters included in these best sagas of books in history in which to immerse yourself.
HG Wells. Remembering the great English science fiction writer
Herbert George Wells passed away on August 13, 1946. I remember this famous English writer of science fiction novels, a forerunner of the genre.
Best storytellers in history
These best storytellers in history turned short literature into a reference for new readers and writers.
What's new from Jo Nesbø. In autumn The heir and… will return Harry Hole
The Jo Nesbø faithful are still in luck this year. In October, The Heir will go on sale and in July 2019 Harry Hole returns with his twelfth novel.
The best books of the XNUMXst century
Immigration, the reality of the Middle East or American paranoia are some of the topics addressed by these best books of the XNUMXst century.
Interview with María José Moreno, author of the Trilogy of Evil
María José Moreno (Córdoba, 1958), writer, psychiatrist and author of the Trilogy of Evil, which will soon be shot in the form of a television series.
The best series based on books
The Handmaid's Tale or Open Wounds are just some of these series based on books that you cannot miss this summer.
Rabindranath Tagore. 77 years without the most famous of the Indian poets.
Today marks the 77th anniversary of the death of Rabindranath Tagore, the most famous of the Indian poets. I review his figure with some of his verses.
Best American Writers
Ernest Hemingway or Emily Dickinson are just some of the next best American writers whose works are already a part of history.
Percy Bysshe Shelley. 6 short poems for her birthday.
It is a new anniversary of the birth of Percy Bysshe Shelley, one of the references of English romantic literature. Here are his best poems.
Hard to read books
Despite their status as great works of literature, these difficult-to-read books do not always satisfy all readers.
Remembering Herman Melville. 20 great phrases of his works
The American writer Herman Melville has his birthday today. Author of the immortal Moby Dick, in his memory there are 20 phrases from his famous works.
Emily Brontë. Three love poems for her 200 years
Today we celebrate the 200th birthday of Emily Brontë, the English novelist and poet, author of Wuthering Heights. To remember her are these love poems.
Best books to read this holiday
These best books to read this vacation become refreshing proposals that navigate between the crime novel or travel literature.
4 great writers born on July 26. Shaw, Machado, Huxley and Matute
Today four great authors share their birthdays. They are George Bernard Shaw, Aldous Huxley Antonio Machado and Ana María Matute.
Francisco Tejedo Torrent, winner of the III Carmen Martín Gaite Prize.
Francisco Tejedo Torrent, 73, wins the third edition of the Carmen Martín Gaite Prize with a feminist historical novel.
Robert Burns. 222 years without the most famous Scottish poet. 4 poems
Robert Burns is possibly Scotland's most famous poet, the epitome of Scottish romance. It has been 222 years since he left us.
Ernest Hemingway. 119 years of his birth. Fragments of his works
The 119th anniversary of the birth of a great of world literature, the writer Ernest Hemingway. These are some fragments of his works.
AJ Cronin. Anniversary of this Scottish doctor and writer
It is a new anniversary of the birth of AJ Cronin, Scottish doctor and writer, author of The Citadel or The Adventures of a Black Briefcase.
Sir Tim O'Theo of RAF. Bruguera classics are back because ...
Bruguera is back, the legendary comic book label thanks to Penguin Ramdon House. There will be compilations of The Best of Sir Tim O'Theo and other characters.
6 historical novels. De Roa, Pellicer, Lara, Durham, Aurensanz and Molist
These are 6 historical novels by 6 authors such as Jorge Molist, Sebastián Roa or Carlos Aurensanz, David A. Durham, Javier Pellicer and Emilio Lara.
The Book of the Sea, by Morten A. Strøksnes. The summer shark.
The book of the sea, by the Norwegian writer Morten Strøksnes, is the latest editorial launch of reflection on nature that comes to us from the North.
John Malkovich as Poirot. And more faces from Detective Agatha Christie.
I review the many faces that Poirot has had, a pristine and shrewd character of Agatha Christie, whose last face is that of John Malkovich.
What would you do if you had two months to live? Interview with Santiago Díaz, author of Talión
Interview with Santiago Díaz Cortés, author of Talión: The protagonist decides to spend her last two months of life applying the Talión law.
The new from Mendoza and Pérez-Reverte to yearn for autumn.
Eduardo Mendoza and Arturo Pérez-Reverte publish new novels for this fall. I go ahead to take a look at them and wait patiently for the heat to pass.
Independent authors III: 10 questions for Jorge Moreno from Madrid
Today I bring another freelance author who is worth tracking down. Jorge Moreno, from Madrid, answers 10 questions, especially a little.
JK Rowling: An example of overcoming
The teacher who made life miserable for Joanne Rowling, Mrs. Morgan, is one of the most evil characters in Harry Potter: Professor Severus Snape.
Herman Hesse. 141 years of an essential writer. Some phrases
Herman Hesse was a writer, poet, novelist and painter, and he became one of the most relevant and widely read authors of the XNUMXth century. Review of his work.
See you up there, by Pierre Lemaitre, at the cinema. My review.
Today the film version of See You Up There, the novel by Pierre Lemaitre, winner of Goncourt 2013, is released. This was my review.
Best Picture Books for Adults
These best illustrated books for adults readapt already known stories and give us new ones whose visual contribution reinvent the narrative concept.
July. 7 editorial news for the 7th month of the year
July arrives, the seventh month of the year. Review 7 editorial news. Romantic, self-help, comic, or historical. Novels for all tastes.
George Orwell. 115 years. Remembering Big Brother and Napoleon
George Orwell would have turned 115 today. I remember his figure with phrases and fragments from his works 1984 and Rebellion on the farm.
Duke of Rivas. Anniversary of the death of the author of Don Álvaro or the force of fate
On June 22, 1865, the Duke of Rivas passed away. His most representative work is Don Álvaro or the force of fate, of which I choose a few fragments.
Interview with Rosa Valle, From the Lubina Josefina to protagonist in the Black Week of Gijón.
Author of Sonarás bajo las Aguas, a novel of intrigue starring the inspector Petunia Prado del Bosque, set on the shores of the Cantabrian Sea.
Welcoming the summer with 7 classic and less classic horror books
To receive the summer, horror titles by Stoker, Poe or Stevenson, some horror in Roman Hispania and a mixture of science fiction with atavistic fears.
Tweet: The new literary phenomenon?
Last summer, the tweet, in the form of a suspense story created by Manuel Bartual, went viral and marked the beginning of a literary phenomenon.
Best Books of American Literature
These best books of American literature analyze the racism, slavery or paranoia so recurrent in the history of the heart of the West.
Russia. 7 essential classics of his literature. Have we read them?
The soccer World Cup is being held in Russia. Today I dedicate this article to 7 of his most representative literary works.
Writers who did not win the Nobel Prize for Literature
These writers who did not win the Nobel Prize for Literature confirm that, sometimes, the Swedish Academy can also be wrong.
William Butler Yeats. 153 years of the great Irish poet. 6 poems
William Butler Yeats is one of Ireland's greatest poets and today is his birthday. There are 6 of his poems to celebrate it.
Alexander Pushkin. Anniversary of his birth. 7 poems
Alexander Pushkin is the best known and most admired Russian poet, but he was also a novelist and playwright. I choose 7 poems to celebrate his birth.
Best magical realism books
The ability to combine magic and everyday life make these best magical realism books the best representatives of this genre that emerged in Latin America.
Lorena Franco. 11 questions for the author of Ella Knows
Today I speak with Lorena Franco, considered the new queen of the so-called domestic noir. He answers 11 questions about his books and his career.
6 books about D-Day, the Normandy landings
For any fan of World War II, June 6 is marked on the calendar. These 6 books are to keep remembering that D-Day.
5 sonnets by Federico García Lorca to celebrate his birthday.
June 5, 1898. The most widely read Spanish poet of all time, Federico García Lorca, is born. And one more year he celebrated his birthday with 5 of his sonnets.
Best books by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
These best books by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie cover topics of great importance such as feminism, immigration or African identity.
Interview with Luis Roso, creator of Inspector Trevejo.
Today I am speaking with the Extremaduran writer Luis Roso, who has answered some questions. Talk about their books, their authors, and their writing quirks.
Best books set in the sea
Taking advantage of the imminent arrival of summer, these best books set by the sea are a refreshing journey through some of the great works of literature.
Jack Taylor, the alcoholic and literary Irish blackness of Ken Bruen
I analyze this crime novel series by Irish writer Ken Bruen about his detective and antihero Jack Taylor. 3 essential titles of the genre.
Francisco Narla. 10 questions for the author of Lain the bastard.
Francisco Narla is one of our best historical novel narrators and he has a new novel, Laín el bastardo. Answer these 10 questions.
Best Salman Rushdie books
Among the best books of Salman Rushdie we find not only some of the best stories of India, but the perfect analysis of a country as turbulent as it is fascinating.
Dashiell Hammett turns 124 years old. From hawks, keys, crops and more.
Dashiell Hammett turns 124 years old. Considered the father of the crime novel, I remember some of his most famous works and phrases.
Independent authors II. Gabriel Romero de Ávila. 10 questions
In these 10 questions Gabriel Romero de Ávila tells us about his books and authors, his influences, his readings, his projects and experiences.
159 years of Arthur Conan Doyle. 6 fragments of his works.
Today is the 159th anniversary of the birth of Arthur Conan Doyle, the creative writer of Sherlock Holmes. I celebrate his anniversary with some fragments of his work.
Independent authors I. Francisco Hergueta. 10 questions to the creator of Ernesto Sacromonte
First article dedicated to independent authors. Francisco Hergueta, writer of La Solana, begins, answers 10 questions about his experience.
Maria Frisa. 10 questions for the author of Take care of me.
María Frisa is getting to be the publishing phenomenon of the moment with her novel Take care of me. He answers these 10 questions about his career.
Symbology and psychoanalysis in Poe's The Fall of the House of Usher
The Fall of the Usher House is one of Edgar Allan Poe's best known works. This article is part of a college essay.
Camilo José Cela. Pascual Duarte's family in 12 sentences
Today Camilo José Cela would have turned 102 years old. I remember him in a selection of phrases and passages from La familia de Pascual Duarte.
Interview with Xabier Gutiérrez, creator of the Gastronomic Noir genre
Xabier Gutiérrez, San Sebastián, 1960, creator of gastronomic noir, in which the noir genre takes place between stoves and signature dishes. Xabier is one of the most renowned chefs in our country and the author of the tetralogy Los Aromas del Crimen, starring the sub-commissioner of the Ertzaintza, Vicente Parra.
Literature, perversity and political correctness.
Art does not exist with the objective of being "correct", for that we already have our daily social hypocrisy, but to extol both the beauty and the horror of the human condition. Literature and political correctness are like oil and water.
Best books of Cuban literature
The magic born out of a need to face the reality of a country as repressed as it is optimistic adds to some of the best books of Cuban literature.
José Luis Sampedro. A review of his works through his sentences
Today is a memory for José Luis Sampedro reviewing his works through his sentences, some about the creation process and others about writing.
Best fantasy books ever
Middle-earth, the adventures of a young wizard or Pratchett's universe fit into the following selection of the best fantasy books ever.
Mother's Day. 6 books for mothers of all conditions
Today is Mother's Day and one more year I want to congratulate you. They can all do everything and also read. These are 6 titles for mothers of all tastes.
Ivanhoe by Walter Scott. Historical study of the novel
Today I recover another of my university essays on Ivanhoe, by Walter Scott, and again mix two passions such as literature and history.
Best non-fiction books
These best non-fiction books range from Zarathustra's manifesto to Virginia Woolf's feminist vision through other ways of understanding a certain time in history.
5 black titles for the fifth month. Hill, Manzini, Mola, Silva and Swanson
May begins and among the new black releases I highlight these 5 titles. From Toni Hill, Carmen Mola, Lorenzo Silva, Peter Swanson and Antonio Manzini.
Best books about India
From the adventures of Ramayana to the current situation of women in the Asian country, these best books on India analyze the different faces of what is one of the most unique nations in the world.
Rafael Sabatini, 143 years of a great adventure novel
Today marks 143 years since the birth of Rafael Sabatini. To celebrate his birthday there are some of his stories and their versions on the screen.
Best poetry books ever
Neruda or Dickinson are just some of the authors included in this selection of the best poetry books in history loaded with timeless and timeless lyrics.
Haruki Murakami's best books
Straddling realism and fantasy, between East and West, these best books by Haruki Murakami represent the essence of the most popular Japanese author in the world.
Shakespeare's Macbeth. Evolution in the friendship of Banquo and Macbeth
This was my college essay on Macbeth. Specifically, it was about the friendship between Macbeth and Banquo and how it evolves throughout the work.
The best Spanish books in history
From La Celestina to the Javier Cercas fanpic, we travel through the different eras of our lyrics through the next best Spanish books in history.
Is dying is not what hurts the most of Inés Plana the best seller of the year?
Dying is not what hurts the most is the first novel by a new writer, Inés Plana, and it is on its way to becoming one of the top sales of the year. Such a hit with a first film is an unusual phenomenon.
Sergio Ramírez, new Cervantes Award. Three of his books.
The Nicaraguan writer Sergio Ramírez has been the winner this year of the highest award for Spanish letters, the Cervantes Prize. We review your work.
36 thoughts on writers, writing, and literature
Book Day is coming. What is literature without the thoughts of those writers? Here are 36 of them that we can share or not. Let's see them.
Best books for traveling
The colors of India or the festivities of San Fermín intersect in the following list of the best books to travel by Hemingway, Steinbeck or Kerouac.
Best Writer Accounts on Instagram
These best accounts of writers on Instagram allow us to peek into the universe of letters and anecdotes of some of the best current authors.
Tough dogs don't dance. The great bitches lives of Arturo Pérez-Reverte
Hard Dogs Don't Dance is the latest novel by Arturo Pérez-Reverte. A doggy story starring El Negro, a former fight fighter.
Presentation of the 2017 Carmen Martín Gaite Award: Pukata, by Men Marías.
Do they have children? Don't have them. Believe me, there is no more excruciating pain in this life »repeats Gabino, the protagonist of Pukata, Pescados y Mariscos in each chapter of the story. (Men Marías. 2017 Carmen Martín Gaite Award.
Macbeth. Ambition, power and madness according to Jo Nesbø
Jo Nesbø covers Macbeth. Corrupt cops, casinos, drugs, bikers and traffickers witches in a rainy and dark indeterminate city of the 70s.
Literary Tourism: Novel vacations.
Literary tourism is in vogue. The offer to recreate the settings of your favorite novels is growing. From the setting cities of the television saga of Game of Thrones to the London routes in the footsteps of Sherlock Holmes.
Best feminist books ever
These best feminist books in history lead us to analyze and experience all the nuances of the pink revolution through different essays and novels.
Best Asian Books Ever
These best Asian books in history evoke the exuberance and mystery of countries like Japan, India, China or Cambodia.
Literary afternoon with Jon Arretxe in Aranjuez. 19 cameras presentation
On April 4, the Basque writer Jon Arretxe was in Aranjuez. He told us many things about his life and his work. These were some.
