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.
Literature
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.
Laura Gallego's books: fantasy and youth adventures
Discover all the books of this great writer. Among Laura Gallego's books we find heroines with powers, mysterious towers or monks who seek to save the world.
Russell Crowe. Its 3 most important literary characters.
Actor Russell Crowe is my passion for filmmaking passions and he turns 54 today. To celebrate, I review its most important literary characters.
Algernon Charles Swinburne, the cursed Victorian poet
Algernon Charles Swinburne was an English poet of the Victorian era. I review his controversial work and remember some of his verses.
Norse gods and myth books
These best books of Norse myths and gods immerse us in the universe and legends of warriors armed with lightning, frozen maidens and immortal hammers.
Edmond Rostand. France celebrates the 150th anniversary of his birth.
France has declared 2018 the year of national commemoration for Edmond Rostand and is celebrating his anniversary in his hometown.
All the books by Camilla Läckberg
Coinciding with the publication in Spain of The Witch, we navigate through the stories of Swedish literature immortalized by the best books by Camilla Läckberg.
April, the month of books. What are they, what do they mean. 30 thoughts
April, the month of books. To inaugurate these 30 days so literary I compile a series of phrases and thoughts about them.
The problems of reading in an audiovisual world.
Today, in the middle of the year 2018, one cannot open a novel without receiving four messages from WathsApp and six notifications from Twitter. Let's look at the problems of reading in an audiovisual world.
The best books ever
From García Márquez to the Far East, we explore the best books in history that you must read at least once in your life.
March 58 by Jo Nesbø. Fragments of his novels and new book in April
The Norwegian crime novel master has 58 March today. On the 29th it saw its first light, surely quite dark, in Oslo. To celebrate, I select a collection of phrases from the novels of its most famous creature, curator Harry Hole.
Teresian Jubilee Year. 5 poems of Teresa de Jesús on her birthday
We are in the middle of the Teresian jubilee year 2017-2018 that began on October 15 of last year. So I review 5 of those poems that the saint of Avila, Teresa de Jesús, who was born on this day in 1515, left us.
All Matilde Asensi books
Lovers of the historical novel will find in Matilde Asensi's books mysteries, conspiracies and plots from all over the world. .
Goodbye to Philip Kerr. Bernie Gunther loses his father.
The Scottish writer Philip Kerr died yesterday Friday 23 due to cancer. Very sad and unexpected news for all lovers of the black genre and of course for its thousands of readers. Bernie Gunther is orphaned.
Lolita by Nabokov. Phrases of your classic for this Friday of Dolores.
Friday of pain. Nothing better than the most famous Lola in literature to accompany on this day and onomastics of all that they are. Phrases from the classic by Vladimir Nabokov.
The best stories in history
These best stories in history confirm the power of short literature from some of the most universal writers in the world of letters.
International Poetry Day. 6 poems to celebrate.
Today, March 21, is celebrated the International Poetry Day. I choose 6 poems by Quevedo, Garcilaso, Gutierre de Cetina, Kipling and Burns, which are my favorites, to celebrate such an important date.
Father's day. 6 titles for all parents and about parents
One more year we celebrate Father's Day this March 19. And one more year I choose a selection of titles for adults and children, fathers and not fathers, mothers and children about them.
Ides of March. Books and other stories by and about Julius Caesar
They are the Ides of March, according to the Roman calendar. And such a day as today the conspiracy of Brutus and other members of the Senate of Rome ended with the assassination of Gaius Julius Caesar. I review some books by and about this fundamental figure in the history of Humanity.
Stephen Hawking passes away. 6 books that the prestigious astrophysicist leaves us
We had breakfast today with the passing of the prestigious British physicist Stephen Hawking. From here I remember him with 6 of the many scientific books that he published throughout his long and prestigious career.
Miguel Delibes. 8 years after his death. Some phrases in his memory.
It has been 8 years since the death of Miguel Delibes, one of the most prestigious writers of our literature. I rescue for your memory a handful of phrases and fragments of some of his most fundamental works.
Interview with Roberto Martínez Guzmán, author of the black series starring Eva Santiago.
Roberto Martínez Guzmán, author of the black series starring Eva Santiago «For me, each reader who chooses one of my books is a privilege, because he dedicates his time and trust to me. It is in my hands that I want to repeat. And convincing him is a challenge. "
17 phrases of unforgettable female literary characters for this Women's Day.
March 8, International Women's Day. I celebrate it by rescuing some of the phrases of 17 literary female characters that are unforgettable.
6 faces for the immortal Count of Monte Cristo by Alexander Dumas
Edmundo Dantés, the immortal Count of Monte Cristo who created Alexander Dumas, has had many faces in his film and television adaptations. These are 6 of them.
7 books that won the Oscar for best film
One more year today we have an appointment with the Oscars Awards on the most special night in cinema. We reviewed 7 books that were adapted to the big screen and won the Oscar for best film.
Chat Stories: The New Generations Way Of Reading?
Chat Stories are a trend among millennials. Aimed at an audience between the ages of 15 and 25 who reads in Spanish, Leemur had 30.000 downloads in the first weeks of its launch on Google Play.
7 news for the month of March. Vargas Llosa, Lackberg, Ibáñez ...
New month, new releases. March opens with the latest by Vargas Llosa or Pamuk, with Lackberg and Ferrante, with Izaguirre and Barneda. And with the great Ibáñez. A little bit of everything for everyone.
Victor Hugo. 216 years after his birth. Some phrases and three poems
Today, February 26, 216 years have passed since the birth of Victor Hugo. He was born in Besançon and was also a poet ...
The horror. The television adaptation of Dan Simmons' novel arrives
It will be in April. The AMC network has adapted Dan Simmons' famous historical and intrigue novel into a television series produced by Ridley Scott. We take a look.
Interview with Esteban Navarro: crime novel writer and police officer.
Esteban Navarro is Murcian by birth and from Huesca by adoption, national policeman and writer, multi-genre author and passionate about the black genre, professor at the Canarian School of Literary Creation, Creator of the Police and Culture Contest, Collaborator of the Aragón Negro Festival and collaborator of several newspapers .
World Cat Day. 7 books about literary kitties.
On World Cat Day, which is celebrated today, I review these titles where kittens of all kinds are the protagonists. Illustrious, elegant, terrifying and a source of literary inspiration.
Fantastic literature recommendation: "Memories of Idhún" by Laura Gallego
Today, in our article on literary recommendations we bring you a fantastic literature recommendation: "Memories of Idhún" by Laura Gallego.
Chinese New Year. 8 books to get closer to the fascinating eastern country
The Chinese New Year is now celebrated, the year of the Dog. I review classic, historical and black titles about the immense and fascinating eastern country.
Brief summary of the book «The city and the dogs» by Mario Vargas Llosa
In our article today we bring you a brief summary of the book "The city and the dogs" by Mario Vargas Llosa. Have you read it?
Tricks to choose good names for your literary characters
In our article today we think above all of our reader-writers and offer some tips to choose good names for your literary characters.
Some curious literary notes
In our article today we bring you some curious literary notes so that you know them if you still did not have proof of them.
Adamsberg is back. When the recluse comes out, the new from Fred Vargas
Jean-Baptiste Adamsberg, the peculiar French curator created by Fred Vargas, returns in the new title of the series, When the recluse comes out. We remember their stories.
34 Years Without Cortázar: His Best Writings
Today we come to review an important date that occurred yesterday, February 12: 34 years without Cortázar: His best writings.
Alberto Conejero writes the end of Lorca's unfinished work
In today's article we tell you that the author Alberto Conejero writes the end of Lorca's unfinished work. It will premiere in Madrid.
Carnivals 7 books between costumes, parties, loves and crimes
We are in Carnival. Costumes, parties, debauchery, fun and readings. We take a look at these 7 books where carnivals are protagonists in many ways.
Hogarth Shakespeare Project. Great authors covering Shakespeare's works
The Hogarth Shakespeare project began in 2014 with the goal of rewriting English bardic literature for 400st century audiences. It was part of the celebrations for the 2016th anniversary of his death in XNUMX. These are some of the authors who cover his works.
Charles Dickens. Birthday of the great XNUMXth century English novelist
Today the quintessential English novelist, Charles Dickens, turns 206. In memory of his memory and his enormous and significant work, I recall some of the phrases in his works.
James Ellroy, Pepe Carvalho Award at BCNegra. The Mad Dog and I
The American writer James Ellroy has been the winner of the Pepe Carvalho Prize at the Barcelona Black Novel Festival. Today I tell my love story with the Mad Dog of LA
Did you know about the existence of scholarships for literary creation?
Did you know about the existence of scholarships for literary creation? Criticism of this type of project that does not promote good literature.
Do you know the Bookchoice application?
In this article we introduce you to a new application for books and audiobooks: Do you know the Bookchoice application? Here we talk about her.
5 writers who made history
In our article today we bring you 5 great writers who made history: Gloria Fuertes, Virginia Woolf, Rosalía de Castro, Jane Austen and María de Zayas.
75 years after the Battle of Stalingrad. Some books about her
Next February 2 marks 75 years since the end of the Battle of Stalingrad, a decisive moment of the Second World War. I review some titles about that famous battle in the Russian city on the banks of the Volga.
Interview with Víctor del Arbol, Nadal Award 2016.
Víctor del Árbol makes the crime novel something more than a genre. Each of their stories is different, it starts from scratch, nothing is predictable. None of his novels prepare the reader for the next one.
117 letters from Lope de Vega acquired by the National Library
Do you know that the National Library has bought for 400.000 euros a total of 117 letters from Lope de Vega addressed to the Duke of Sessa?
Vicente Blasco Ibáñez is celebrating his birthday. Some phrases from his works
Don Vicente Blasco Ibáñez is celebrating his birthday today. He was born on January 29, 1867 in Valencia. To celebrate I compile some phrases from his most representative works.
Two February previews. The debutant Cole and the consecrated Millás
These two novelties go on sale in mid-February. One by British debutant Daniel Cole and another by our consecrated Juan José Millás. They are two advances that I have already been able to read and recommend.
Why will book piracy die in 10 years?
Book piracy kills culture. We survive because we trust. Society exists because there is trust: every day we put our lives and the lives of those we love the most in the hands of many people, most of whom we do not even know.
The best books of Latin American literature
From the town of Macondo to the poems of a young Chilean, these best books of Latin American literature encompass the best of literature from the other side of the Atlantic.
BCNegra 2018. New edition of the Black Novel Festival. January 29 to February 4
A new edition of the Barcelona Black Novel Festival, BCNegra 2018, is coming up, which will take place from January 29 to February 4. We review your topics, activities, awards and most prominent names that will visit you.
Ursula K. Le Guin dies at 88
Today we bring you bad news for the world of literature, and it is that Ursula K. Le Guin has passed away at the age of 88.
The books that you throw away, others recycle
Today we bring you one of those news that you like so much. This is a good initiative carried out by the garbage dumps in Ankara, Turkey.
Rupi Kaur is feminism, poetry and Instagram
With only 25 years, the Canadian poet of Indian origin Rupi Kaur has become queen of the so-called "instapoets" thanks to some verses that delve into the great problems of our time.
The best books of African literature
Colonization, polygamy or war are some of the themes that define the largest continent in the world and our selection of the best books of African literature.
We speak with Ana Rivera Muñiz and Fátima Martín Rodríguez, Torrente Ballester Award 2017
We speak with Ana Lena Rivera Muñiz and Fátima Martín Rodríguez, 2017 Torrente Ballester Prize awarded ex aequo last December. The authors tell us about their trajectories, expectations and projects.
Books to be published in 2018
Murakami, Vargas Llosa or Bolaño are some of the names in the following list of books that will be published in 2018 and that we cannot wait to read.
68 years without George Orwell
In our article today we wanted to pay tribute to George Orwell, an author who dared to speak about the global corruption of that time.
Lord Byron. Anniversary of his birth. 4 of his poems.
On this day in 1788, George Gordon Byron, eternally known as Lord Byron, came into the world. We celebrate his anniversary with four of his poems.
The best books of the XNUMXth century
Our selection of the best books of the XNUMXth century includes everything from the long journey of a blond boy to a Colombian town perhaps not so fictional.
The best books of Isabel Allende
Criticism, women, magical realism ... The best books by Isabel Allende allow us to enter the universe of the most widely read living Hispanic writer in the world.
Interview with Gabriel Martínez, author of El Asesino de la Vía Láctea.
We are pleased to have Gabriel Martínez on our blog today, with nine published novels, all of them on Amazon, one of them, El Asesino de la Vía Láctea, Amazon top sales and La Estirpe del Cóndor, 2014 Azorín Award Finalist.
The best-selling books in history
From the girl who followed a White Rabbit to Tolkien's fantasy, the best-selling books in history remain timeless classics.
Edgar Allan Poe. 209 years after his birth. Some of his phrases
It is now 209 years since the birth of Edgar Allan Poe, so once again it is time to congratulate him on his eternity as a great among the greats of the novel, the story, the poetry and, above all, of the terror, the passion and the most overwhelmed feeling. Today are some of his phrases.
Brief summary of the book «El camino» by Miguel Delibes
In our article today, we analyze a great work: Brief summary of the book "El camino" by Miguel Delibes, Nadal Prize in 1947.
Maria Goodin Writer of a single play?
María Goodin gave us your sweetest lie in 2013. In this, thus far only novel, she emptied her heart and her experience as a volunteer at a mental illness center.
XXIII Forqué Awards: _The author_ and _The bookstore_. And more literary titles.
The XXIII Forqué Film Awards have been awarded, which have won two very literary titles: _The author_ and _The bookstore_. I review other films with a similar theme.
Simon Beckett and his black series by forensic anthropologist David Hunter.
The English writer Simon Beckett wrote this black tetralogy on the cases of forensic anthropologist David Hunter in the first decade of this century. We take a look.
The Faces of Jose María Guelbenzu
Two lines of writing for Jose María Guelbenzu: Deep and critical social novel and Novel of intrigue in the series starring Judge Mariana de Marco. Are they so different?
«Dying is not what hurts the most» by Inés Plana goes on sale
In today's literary article we present an editorial novelty: "Dying is not what hurts the most", the first book by Inés Plana.
Famous short stories
These 16 famous (and not so famous) micro-stories are a journey through the shortest (and subliminal) version of literature. Do you want to learn how to make micro stories? Follow our advice.
8 books of kings for the Day of Kings. Classic, black and epic
Kings Day. Illusion and gifts. And the protagonists of thousands of books. Today I highlight these eight here. Black, epic and classic.
Sue Grafton's Orphan Z
The Alphabet of Crime is left without Z after the death of its author, Sue Grafton, creator of the crime novel series starring Kinsey Milhone.
Frankenstein. Mary Shelley's classic turns 200
It was on January 1, 1818 when _Frankenstein or the modern Prometheus_ was published, the work that elevated its author, the British Mary Shelley. We revisit a classic par excellence in literature.
Brief analysis of «Hopscotch» by Julio Cortázar
Today we bring you an article dedicated to the fundamental work of Julio Cortázar, "Rayuela". It is a book different from all the others ... We also solve the most frequent doubts about this work: What genre is it? Who is the protagonist? And the magician? Enter and leave doubts.
The best books of 2017 that you will not be able to stop reading
Verses from Instagram, the latest Premio Planeta or the new book by Almudena Grandes are among the best books of 2017 that you cannot miss.
2017. My black balance of Yankees, Vikings, Italians, Gauls and nationals
2017 is ending and I take stock of some of the noir novels that have conquered me this year. Topping the list are Vikings, Italians and Gauls, as well as Yankee and Spanish.
10 best books by Gabriel García Márquez
These 10 best books by Gabriel García Márquez evoke the universe of a unique magical realism, timeless and full of great stories.
Did you know…? Christmas and books ...
In our article today, on Christmas Eve, we bring you a literary curiosity that occurs in Iceland. Did you know about this tradition?
Charles Dickens. The man who invented Christmas.
There is no Christmas without Charles Dickens. There is a new film about the figure of the great English writer and how he devised his Christmas story.
6 of the first crime novelties for 2018
Review of 6 of the first novelties in national and international crime novels that were presented in January 2018. Fitzek, Fernández Díaz, Castillo ...
The most read books in 2017 in Spain, Mexico, Argentina and Colombia
Today we bring you the list of the most read books in 2017 in Spain, Mexico, Argentina and Colombia. Is your favorite book of the year on this list?
8 books for winter and winter, the ideal season to read
Winter is coming, the best season of the year for me and one of the best to read. I review these 8 books with him as the protagonist of their titles.
El Toro Ferdinando returns to theaters: Do you know the story?
Hitler, Franco, Gandhi, Disney ... They all knew the story of the Ferdinand Bull, but they all reacted differently. Do you know it?
Books to give at Christmas that are a safe bet
Among the following books to give away at Christmas we find from the last anti-bullying cry to the last winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature.
2017. Summary of the list of literary awards of the year.
2017 ends and there have been many prizes in literature as every year. We review some of them in a summary.
From writer to writer. Publish: stories, recommendations and encouragement
In this article I go from writer to writer to encourage colleagues and make some fundamental recommendations so that their texts see the light.
7 books on the use of language. Curiosities, learning, review ...
We reviewed 7 titles of educational books or those dedicated to the use of language, its history or its curiosities with names like Lázaro Carreter or Vilches.
101 years of Kirk Douglas. His books and literary characters
Kirk Douglas, the legend of the most classic Hollywood, has turned 101 years old. Review of his books as a writer and his embodied literary characters.
Find out which woman writer published in the year of your birth
Today we are talking about writers, specifically we let you know which woman writer published in the year of your birth. Do you know all of them?
Paraphrasing Oscar Wilde, William Shakespeare, Leon Tolstoi, ...
Today intermediate bridge day we come with an article paraphrasing Oscar Wilde, William Shakespeare, Leon Tolstoi, ... All great authors, without a doubt.
We analyze the work of Leopoldo Alas «Clarín»: La Regenta
Today, in our literature article we delve into the work of Leopoldo Alas "Clarín": La Regenta. Have you read this novel?
5 titles of the latest literary news of this year
The year is ending and the latest literary novelties are launched in this month of balance sheets. I review 5 of those titles that come out now.
Benito Pérez Galdós, highest representative of Spanish Realism
In today's literary article we analyze Benito Pérez Galdós, the highest representative of Spanish Realism. Tomorrow we will talk about Leopoldo Alas "Clarín".
Robert Louis Stevenson. Anniversary of his death. His immortal books
Robert L. Stevenson is one of the most popular writers of literature of all time. 123 years have passed since his death. We review his work.
Writers born in December. Some of his words for each day
We review some of the writers born in December and select some phrases from their works and their lives to accompany the last month of the year.
Christie Agatha. His most famous film adaptations
The latest film adaptation of Murder on the Orient Express, one of Agatha Christie's most famous novels, has been released. We review some more.
Brief summary of the book «Luces de Bohemia» by Valle-Inclán
In today's article we present a brief summary of the book "Luces de Bohemia" by Valle-Inclán. A classic of Spanish literature.
On this day the author of «Little Women» was born
On this day the author of "Little Women" was born: Louisa May Alcott. Today we briefly review his works and his book "Little Women".
Lope de Vega. 455 years after his birth. 20 phrases and some verses
Don Félix Lope de Vega has just turned 455 years old and we celebrate it by remembering 20 of his best phrases and some of his best-known verses.
Goodbye Peter Berling. The author of _The children of the grail_ dies
Peter Berling, a fundamental name in historical literature, passed away on the 20th. We review the figure of the author of _The Sons of the Grail_.
Another 5 black readings for this Black Friday. Compilations and news
There are another 5 dark tone readings to take advantage of this Black Friday. Two compilations by Lemaitre and Silva and 3 new releases by Connelly, Manook and Mytting.
More writers and authors from a place in La Mancha called La Solana
I keep reviewing authors and writers from my town, La Solana, in the heart of Castilla La Mancha. Today more poets and historians as well as playwrights.
"The crimes of the lake", terror and fantasy from the hand of Gemma Herrero.
We present you "The crimes of the lake", by Gemma Herrero. Finalist for the Amazon Literary Award 2017. Terror in its purest form.
Ignotus Awards 2017: all about them
In this article we present the winners of the Ignotus Awards 2017. Only the poetry category failed because there were not a minimum number of nominees.
«Fugas», the new book by musician James Rhodes
"Fugas", the new book by the musician James Rhodes, is published by Blackie Books and has a price of 19,90 euros. From November 18 already on sale.
5 very black readings for Black Friday (or Saxon Black Friday)
For this Black Friday (that imported Black Friday) we see a selection of black leg crime novels with a novelty just released this month.
Charles Perrault: biography and best children's stories
We analyze the life and work of Charles Perrault, author of some of the most famous children's stories in the history of literature.
Rosa Montero, awarded the National Literature Prize 2017
Rosa Montero, awarded the National Literature Prize 2017. Today we review her 5 best books and we give you reasons to read it.
Interview with Isabel Coixet for her latest film "The Library" based on the book by Penelope Fitzgerald
Today we conducted this interview with Isabel Coixet for her latest film "The Library" based on the book by Penelope Fitzgerald. A real joy
Some writers from a place in La Mancha called La Solana
La Solana, a town in Ciudad Real, is my hometown. A review of some of the biggest names on the local literary scene.
On this day the writer Noah Gordon was born
In today's article we honor Noah Gordon: Writer Noah Gordon was born on this day, but in 1926.
Today, November 10, Libraries Day
Today, November 10, Libraries Day is celebrated. An initiative by booksellers throughout Spain to promote the physical purchase of books.
The 10 best love books in history to make you fall in love again
These 10 best love books in history evoke the most powerful force in the world in the form of stories that have now become literary classics.
Jo Nesbø: 10 tips from the established Norwegian author for writers
Jo Nesbo, the established Norwegian writer of crime and children's novels, gave in this interview 10 tips for beginning writers.
Biography of Octavio Paz
Brief review of the boigraphy of Octavio Paz, a Mexican poet who was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature
JFK declassified. Some books with his figure in the background
Documents on the death of John Fitzgerald Kennedy, JFK, have been declassified. We see some books with his iconic figure as the protagonist or in the background.
November protagonist of books. Some titles dedicated to this month
The month of November stars in some book titles in various years and on various themes. We review a few.
November. Some literary news for this month
The month of November begins and interesting literary news comes out. These are just a few. For readers of all genres and tastes.
Miguel Hernandez. 110 years of an immortal poet. Selection of poems
It is 110 years since the birth of Miguel Hernández, one of the most essential poets in Spanish literature. So we celebrate.
"One Hundred Years of Solitude" by GG Márquez among the most read books
Today we bring a bit of "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by GG Márquez among the most read books. He is the most widely read Hispanic American author so far.
Always Don Juan Tenorio, the essential classic of these dates
No pumpkins, no spiders, no bats, no imported festivities. Now there is no more or better character than Don Juan Tenorio.
The 10 best books to read on Halloween and be scared
These 10 best books to read on Halloween range from Stephen King's scariest work to a Jack the Ripper graphic novel.
Neruda did not die of cancer
For a few days we have known that Nerudo did not die of cancer as his own death report indicated. In a few months the results will be known.
Brief summary of the work "The House of Bernarda Alba" by Federico García Lorca
In today's article we give you a brief summary of the play "La casa de Bernarda Alba" by Federico García Lorca, a theatrical drama.
Demidov and Korolev, the Russian researchers Tom Rob Smith and William Ryan.
Leo Demidov and Alexei Korolev are Russian researchers created by British writers Tom Rob Smith and William Ryan. We see who they are.
3 books to read when you feel lonely
In our article today we present you 3 books to read when you feel lonely. Loneliness does not have to be empty of good letters.
Fernando Aramburu wins the National Narrative Award 2017 with «Patria»
Fernando Aramburu wins the 2017 National Narrative Prize with "Patria", a novel that would be published in 2016. 500.000 copies have already been sold.
Thompson and Wambaugh, very black classics for a very hot fall
Jim Thompson and Joseph Wambaugh are two classic names in America's blackest novel. We review two of his masterpieces.
The best books by Javier Sierra
We continue to delve into the new 2017 Planeta Prize and in this article we present his 3 best books. Have you read any of them?
This is how we celebrate Writers' Day
Today, October 16, Writers' Day is celebrated and in Actualidad Literatura we recommend books written by them.
LXVI Delivery of the Planeta Awards. And the winner is… Javier Sierra
This weekend the sixty-sixth installment of the Planeta Awards was held in Barcelona. We tell you everything in this post.
And the finalist works for the Planeta Prize are ...
Today we bring you the list of the finalist works for the Planeta Prize that will be held tonight in a Literary Gala.
Three classic Russian writers on the way to the Revolution
We are approaching the celebration of the centenary of the Russian Revolution and I rescued three classic writers of their literature in three of their works.
More Nobel Prize Winning Writers Taken to Film
With the echoes of the Nobel Prize in Literature for the British Kazuo Ishiguro and relationship with the cinema, we review other winning writers in the same vein.
Can you make a good text comment?
Can you make a good text comment? In Actualidad Literatura, we give you a method so that text comments do not pose any problem for you.
Course on "Copyright" that may interest you as a writer
Today we bring you an article different from the one we usually offer: Course on "Copyright" that perhaps interests you as a writer.
Traveling from Berlin to Beijing via Helsinki in three trilogies
To invoke the autumn cold we go on a trip from Berlin to Helsinki and to Beijing in these three black trilogies, but also with humor.
The best phrases of Kazuo Ishiguro
In today's article we talk again about the 2017 Nobel Prize in Literature: The best phrases of Kazuo Ishiguro. Some are taken from his books ...
The 3 best books by Kazuo Ishiguro, the new Nobel Prize in Literature
Today we tell you which are the 3 best books by Kazuo Ishiguro, the new Nobel Prize in Literature. Learn a little more about his literary career here.
Editor, writer ... These 10 tips can always help
Those of us who write regularly have to take into account some tips to better reach our readers. These are 10 that can help us.
Kazuo Ishiguro, 2017 Nobel Prize Winner for Literature
The Swedish Academy has spoken: Kazuo Ishiguro, 2017 Nobel Prize Winner for Literature. Today we briefly summarize his life and work. Have you read anything of his?
Who will win the 2017 Nobel Prize in Literature tomorrow?
Today, of course, we come to talk to you about the possible candidates for the 2017 Nobel Prize in Literature. Tomorrow we will know the winner. Who do you think deserves it?
All about the 2017 Planeta Awards
In today's article we tell you that Actualidad Literatura will be present at the 66th edition of the 2017 Planeta Awards. Catch up on news!
October. Writers born in this month. Some of his phrases
In this month of October great writers celebrate years. We remember them by highlighting one of their phrases in their works or in their life.
My 3 books to read in the fall
Today I tell you which are my 3 books to read in the fall. I have little time for what will be few books, but very good!
Precious editions of short stories by the Brothers Grimm and Hans Christian Andersen
Taschen Publishing House has published beautiful new editions of some classic tales by the Brothers Grimm and Hans Christian Andersen.
