James Ellroy in Madrid with his new novel: Panic
James Ellroy has been in Madrid signing copies of his new novel, Panic, on his tour of Spain until May 6.
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Jo Nesbø presents The Jealous Man in Spain
Jo Nesbø has been in Spain presenting his latest novel entitled The Jealous Man. Madrid and Barcelona have been the chosen cities.
Cristina Peri Rossi, new Cervantes Prize. selected poems
Cristina Peri Rossi, Uruguayan writer, is the winner of the Cervantes Prize awarded today. There is a selection of poems chosen from her work.
More television adaptations: Reacher, Slow Horses and Bosch Legacy
We review some recent television adaptations of literary titles like those by Lee Child, Mick Herron and Michael Connelly.
Almudena Grandes has gone, the literary world mourns her unexpected departure
Saturday November 27, 2021 will go down in recent Spanish history as a dark date, Almudena Grandes has left.
Madrid Book Fair. Chronicle of a journey
The 80th edition of the Madrid Book Fair took place between September 10 and 26. I visited her on the 25th and this is my chronicle.
Emilia Pardo Bazán. 100 years after his death. Story fragments
Emilia Pardo Bazán passed away on a day like today in 1821. This is a brief selection of fragments from some of her stories.
Lupine. Series and books about the famous thief by Maurice Leblanc
Arsene Lupine is the most famous character created by Maurice Leblanc. This is a selection of books as well as a review of the recently released series.
Guadalupe Grande. 4 of his poems in his memory
Guadalupe Grande, poet, essayist and critic, died at the beginning of the year due to heart disease. These are 4 of his poems in his memory.
The Bridgertons. The adaptation of the Julia Quinn saga
The Bridgertons, a saga of historical romance novels written by Julia Quinn, are released as a television series.
Francisco Brines. Cervantes 2020 Prize. Some poems
Francisco Brines, Valencian poet of the Generation of the 50s, has won the 2020 Cervantes Prize. This is a selection of his poems
Sean Connery. Eternal James Bond and other literary characters
Sean Connery passed away on October 31st. This is a review of some of his most famous literary characters that he played.
Megan Maxwell and Jo Nesbø. Upcoming film and television adaptations
The Megan Maxwell saga, Ask Me What You Want, and The Heir, by Jo Nesbø, will have upcoming film and television adaptations.
Louise Glück wins the 2020 Nobel Prize in Literature
Louise Glück, an American poet, has won the 2020 Nobel Prize in Literature from the Swedish Academy.
Paco Roca. "I'm finishing a new comic: Return to Eden."
Paco Roca (Valencia, 1969) is one of our most followed, famous and international references for comics and graphic novels….
Goodbye to Juan Marsé. A review of his most outstanding work
We have said goodbye to Juan Marsé. This is a brief review of the work of this Barcelona writer, one of the best storytellers we have ever had.
Harrison Ford. 8 literary roles of an already legendary actor
Harrison Ford turns 78 today. Already legendary actor, today I review his most literary roles from a filmography as extensive as it is varied.
Cancer won the battle against Carlos Ruiz Zafón, but his lyrics will continue to shine
This Friday, June 19, 2020, the unfortunate news about the death of the writer Carlos Ruiz Zafón was released. Come, learn more about it.
Galician Literature Day. 4 Galician authors and their poems
Today the Galician Literature Day is celebrated. For this reason, I choose 4 poems by 4 contemporary Galician poets. To discover or reread them.
Stephenie Meyer is back. New Twilight Saga book for August
Stephenie Meyer is back with a new book in her famous Twilight saga for August, Midnight Sun. Review of the series of teenage vampires.
Carlo Frabetti and Nando López win the SM El Barco de Vapor and Wide Angle Awards
The SM El Barco de Vapor and Wide Angle Awards were presented this morning, won by Carlo Frabetti and Nando López.
Albert Uderzo, the French cartoonist who created Asterix and Obélix, dies
French cartoonist Albert Uderzo dies. The creator of Asterix and Obélix has died in Paris at the age of 92 due to heart failure.
Farewell to David Gistau, journalist and writer. Their books
Yesterday David Gistau, journalist and writer with several published books, passed away. A current reference of journalism without ties and with a unique prose.
Do the new generations read less?
Do new generations read less? This is a question that has haunted the minds of many in recent years. Come, read a little about it and give your opinion.
The best places to reconnect with reading in Madrid
If you are a lover of reading, and you are in Madrid, this article is made for you. Come and see the best places to read in the Spanish capital.
A light is turned on around the fate of the Círculo de Lectores, the National Library of Spain has requested that the club's archive be transferred to it for its preservation
After the closure of the Círculo de Lectores by Grupo Planeta and the possible destruction of its files, the BNE takes a stand. Come and learn more about the case.
Grupo Planeta closes the Circle of Readers
The editorial refers that "change of habits in the consumption of citizens" was the cause. Come and learn more about what happened and its repercussions.
Joan Margarit wins the Cervantes Prize. 4 poems
Joan Margarit has been the winner of the 2019 Cervantes Prize. These are some poems by this fundamental Catalan author of contemporary Spanish literature.
Goodbye to Círculo de Lectores, after six decades bringing books to Spanish homes.
That technology changes the way we see the world and our habits is not a secret. That it impacts ...
Special Jo Nesbø. With the creator of Harry Hole in Madrid. Impressions
Jo Nesbø has visited Madrid for Getafe Negro and I have been with him. This is my most personal chronicle and impressions of Harry Hole's father.
Planeta Award 2019 for Javier Cercas. Finalist: Manuel Vilas
Last night the Planeta Prize 2019 was awarded, which was won by the writer Javier Cercas, for Terra Alta. The finalist was Manuel Vilas, for Alegría.
The Last Face of Inspector Maigret: Rowan Atkinson
The latest face of Inspector Maigret is Rowan Atkinson. A total change of record for this English comedian who plays the character of George Simenon.
Andrea Camilleri dies. Commissioner Montalbano is left an orphan
Andrea Camilleri, the Italian writer who created Commissioner Montalbano, has died, leaving him an orphan after a long life and work.
Virtual Cervantes
Cervantes Virtual is a website in charge of the study and dissemination of the Spanish language. Come and learn more about its content and history.
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.
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.
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.
Two Spanish Cities Among Unesco Literary Cities
Unesco began to build a Creative Cities Network in 2004, in which several categories are recognized: ...
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.
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.
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.
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 ...
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 ...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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_.
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.
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?
Trailer of _50 Shades Freed_. The cinematographic trilogy closes.
The trailer for _50 released shadows_ has been presented, the title that closed the most famous erotic saga of recent years. I do a review on it.
5 novelties for the fall. Auster, Posteguillo, Marías, Follett and Skal
We review 5 novelties that have just come out or will soon be on the market. Auster, Marías, Posteguillo, Follett and Skal present their new works.
Purita Campos. Esther's author turns 80.
Purita Campos, the author of _Esther y su mundo_, turns 80. We celebrate his anniversary with a review of his most emblematic work and character.
_The Snowman_, by Jo Nesbo, in theaters in October. First analysis.
_The Snowman_, the seventh novel in the series by Commissioner Harry Hole, by Jo Nesbø, is now in a film adaptation. It opens in October.
Ryan Griffin, the hairdresser who gives discounts to children who read
Today we bring you one of those news that we know you like: the hairdresser who gives discounts to children who read. What do you think?
Today marks the 20th anniversary of the birth of Harry Potter
Harry Potter fans are celebrating today: Today marks the 20th anniversary of the birth of Harry Potter, the most famous literary wizard.
The Madrid Book Fair has increased its sales by 8%
With 8.8 million euros in books sold, the 2017 Madrid Book Fair ends with good news and renewed optimism.
Juan Goytisolo died yesterday at 86 years of age
Yesterday Juan Goytisolo died at the age of 86 in the city of Marrakech where he would go to live with the family of his friend and former partner Abdelhadi.
The letter 'M' of the RAE remains vacant
Today we tell you that the letter 'M' of the RAE is still vacant: Rosa Montero and Carlos García Gual tied in votes and 2 were blank.
The subject of Universal Literature of the Baccalaureate is eliminated
Today we come to give you sad news: The subject of Universal Literature from the Baccalaureate is eliminated. New snip of the Spanish government.
The Commercial Café reopened. Madrid recovers one of its classic literary venues
The historic Café Comercial de Madrid has reopened its doors two years after its abrupt closure. We had a literary coffee to celebrate.
The publishing giant Random House buys Ediciones B
For a day, the publishing giant Random House has bought Ediciones B for 40 million euros. In 2014 it already bought Alfaguara, from the Prisa group, for 72.
Harry Hole. 20 years with the charismatic police officer from Jo Nesbø. SPECIAL
Harry Hole is back in _La sed_, Jo Nesbø's eleventh novel about his charismatic cop. And it is 20 years since the first. We dedicate this special to you.
Actor Tom Hanks debuts as a writer
Actor Tom Hanks will see one of his dreams come true with the publication of his first short story book in October.
READ Dogs project to improve children's reading habits
The READ project, which develops Perros y Letras in Spain, promotes and facilitates, with dog help, the reading habit of the little ones.
Beinecke Library of Rare Books and Manuscripts
The Beinecke Library is a paradise for all lovers of rare books and manuscripts. We tell you more about this wonderful library.
Barcelona Negra 2017. Closing of the festival. We review.
The Barcelona Black Novel Festival closes in its 12th edition. We review what they have given of themselves these days. Authors, tributes and activities.
Donald Trump likes books but doesn't read much
We recently learned from an interview with him that Donald Trump likes books but doesn't read much. An answer as peculiar as him.
National Plan for the Promotion of Reading. How and by when.
The Ministry of Culture foresees a National Plan for the Promotion of Reading. But by when and in what way will it be done? We review the panorama.
The RAE started the year incorporating new words
The RAE started the year incorporating new words, which may or may not be to our liking, but the fact is that you can already see them written out there ...
Nacho Montoto, Cordovan poet, dies
Today we woke up with a tragic and sad news: Nacho Montoto, a poet from Cordoba, dies at 37 years of age. Rest in peace...
Authors that go into the public domain in this year 2017
There are several national and international authors whose work goes into the public domain this year. We take a look at those names.
A poem by Anne Frank is auctioned for 140.000 euros
A few days ago a poem by Anne Frank was auctioned by the Bubb Kuyper house for 140.000 euros. His starting price was 30.000.
Vandalism in the name of Harry Potter
Incomprehensibly, a painting related to Harry Potter has appeared in Vigo on a megalithic dolmen more than 4.000 years old.
The exhibition "Memories of Antonio Gala" opens in Córdoba
From October 3 and permanently, the exhibition "Memories of Antonio Gala" will be open in Córdoba, specifically at his own foundation.
Quevedo and Góngora continue with theirs on Twitter
The disputes between Quevedo and Góngora and the verses that were mutually dedicated have returned to our time thanks to Twitter.
Is Shakespeare the author of all your plays?
According to a study published by the BBC, it has been confirmed that Shakespeare did not write only some of the works that until now were attributed to him as his own.
Librotea, the virtual platform for readers and booksellers
Librotea is the space where, from now on, its users will be able to access small and medium-sized bookstores in Spain in a single click.
Bob Dylan, new Nobel Prize in Literature
Bob Dylan was awarded the 2016 Nobel Prize in Literature today for creating a new poetic expression in American song.
Books flood the Plaza de España in Seville
For a few days we can find free books in the Plaza de España, in Seville.
The García Lorca family asks that the poet not be sought
The García Lorca family asks that the poet not be sought, that their position be respected.
Ildefonso Falcones' problems with the Treasury
The case of Ildefonso Falcones is reopened in which he is accused of defrauding 1,4 million euros derived from the copyright of his novels.
The paper format beats the digital one in the XXI century
In the times when the digital age takes over all human activities. The field of reading continues to present itself as a bastion of tradition.
For the teacher, Spanish anthology of homage to Terry Pratchett
Para el maestro is an anthology of stories written by Spanish authors who demonstrate their love for Terry Pratchett, the author of Mundodisco.
Roald Dahl Words Incorporated into the Oxford English Dictionary
The Oxford English Dictionary has decided to incorporate 6 new words invented by the author Roald Dahl in commemoration of his 100 years.
Roald Dahl was born 100 years ago today
Today 100 years ago Roald Dahl was born, author of the work "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" among others.
JK Rwoling disproves the latest theory: "Lupine had AIDS"
The author of the Harry Potter saga, JK Rowling, denies the latest rumor circulating in reality: that Lupine could have AIDS.
The golden age of Agatha Christie is back
In her time Agatha Chrsitie created the golden age of the detective novel and thriller. Today it is still a very accomplished genre.
British project to find the world's new children's classics
The BookTrust project appears with the aim of finding good children's literature books in different languages and translating them into English.
Debate at the Edinburgh Book Fair on the Young Adult
At the Edinburgh International Book Fair there was a debate on the definition of Young Adult literature, leading to its readers.
Google dedicates its doodle to the book «The Neverending Story»
Today, September 1, we have come across a new image in the Google search engine, and that is ...
List of books Obama has read this summer
Discover the reading list of the summer of 2016 of the current president of the United States, Barack Obama, who has read five very varied books.
Donald Trump vs Harry Potter readers
A recent article compares people's opinion of Donald Trump and the opinion of Harry Potter readers regarding Trump.
Wild Cards, George RR Martin's upcoming television series
Wild Cards, a series written, among other authors, by George RR Martin, announces its next television adaptation. Superheroes in the real world.
The more you read, the more you live
A recent study shows that reading for just 30 minutes a day can increase our life expectancy.
An aspiring author dies before publishing her first book
39-year-old single animal lover Helen Gradwell dies at Christmas from an accidental overdose before publishing her first novel.
Fight to save James Baldwin's home
Shannon Cain leads a fight to save James Baldwin's house, which they want to destroy to build 18 luxury apartments.
Fiction, we have a problem: racism
Racism is a problem that is the order of the day in all aspects despite what they want us to believe. Literature is not spared.
Winds of winter, not even the editors know anything
The editors of George RR. Martin say they do not know anything about the publication of Winds of Winter, the sixth installment of the saga.
Anne Rice returns with another Prince Lestat story
Anne Rice reveals her vision of the lost kingdom of Atlantis in a new novel starring her most famous creation, the vampire Lestat.
George RR Martin wasn't always famous
For the 20th anniversary since the publication of the first book in the A Song of Ice and Fire saga, the author has decided to talk about his not famous time.
Harry Potter now ends with "Harry Potter and the Cursed Legacy"
JK Rowling has announced to her thousands of fans that the story of Harry Potter ends with this last work: Harry Potter and the cursed legacy "
An unpublished writing by Charlotte Brontë returns home
A book containing unpublished works Charlotte Brontë has been returned to the family home in Haworth, East Yorkshire.
Stephanie Meyer's new book out of the Twilight universe
Stephanie Meyer, the author known worldwide for her Twilight saga, will publish a new novel outside of her Twilight universe.
A former gay priest publishes his book against the Church
The Polish priest Krzysztof Charamsa, a priest who was expelled from the Vatican after declaring himself gay, has just published his first book against the Catholic Church
The formula to achieve a bestseller
Find out what is the formula that makes a book a bestseller. We will not tell you how to write the book but we will tell you some ideas.
Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, author of "The Little Prince", was a reporter in the Spanish Civil War
Recently, a card was discovered confirming that Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, author of "The Little Prince", was a reporter on the ...
Amazon will launch an eReader with a color screen this year
Amazon could have ready an eReader with a color screen, a device that would not only revolutionize the ebook market but also the tablet market
Rowling has already written the script for the second "Fantastic Animals" movie. A new book in sight?
The author of Harry Potter has said that she has finished the second script of the Fantastic Animals trilogy and where to find them, a new book is coming?
The RAE warns and wants to end the use of 'citizens'
The RAE wants to put an end to the misuse of the male and female gender, using both indiscriminately.
A dystopian Ukrainian novel written on Facebook during the protests is translated into English
A dystopian novel written by Oleh Shynkarenko about Ukraine's post-apocalyptic future will be translated into English for the first time.
What will happen now to UK bookstores and libraries?
Brexit has been positive and the United Kingdom will exit the European Union, but what is the short-term future of the country's bookstores and libraries?
Dan Brown donates € 300.000 to digitize Ritman library books
Dan Brown, author known for being the creator of "The Da Vici Code", has decided to donate € 30.000 to a ...
Quadriplegic Author Angry At Being Associated With "Me Before You"
The author of an autobiographical account of tetraplegia shows his anger that his book is shown in the movie "Me before you" without his knowledge.
British bookstores could have a hard time if the UK leaves the EU
The chairman of Waterstones has sent a letter to his employees warning that British bookstores will close if the UK leaves the EU ...
JK.Rowling asks fans not to reveal information on the plot of "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child"
JKRowling make a video where he asks his fans that, when they go to see "the cursed child" not reveal anything of his plot to the rest of the world.
Yale students ask to stop focusing on white male writers
English literature students at Yale University have petitioned to stop focusing only on the works of white men.
David Mitchell's latest story won't see the light of day until 2114
The Future Library project has brought in its second contributor, author David Mitchell, whose work will not be seen by anyone until 2114.
The inheritors of the land, the second part of the Cathedral of the Sea will leave in August
The inheritors of the land will be the second part of La Catedral del Mar, a work that will continue with late medieval Barcelona ...
"You have to change stereotypical images" they told a famous children's illustrator
The publisher gives Swedish illustrator Jan Löö ???? f an ultimatum: either change the books to eliminate stereotypes or they won't be sold.
Fantasy books cause mental illness according to a director
The headmaster of a private school in England has declared that some of the most famous fantasy books are harmful to young people
A map of Middle-earth with Tolkien annotations has been acquired by the Bodleian library
A map of Middle-earth filled with annotations by JRR Tolkien has been acquired by the Bodleian library ...
An article that Harper Lee wrote for the FBI magazine discovered
Harper Lee's biographer has discovered an article written by the author where she talks about the quadruple murder that occurred in Kansas.
Editorial news this week (March 28 - April 3)
Discover the editorial news that are published from March 28 to April 3, Young adult, science fiction and history.
JK Rowling continued to be rejected by publishers following the success of Harry Potter
JK Rowling has published on twitter the rejection letters she received with Galbraith's work, after being famous for Harry Potter, something curious ...
Controversies with the book «Diary of Anne Frank»
The book "Diary of Anne Frank" besides being a rather cruel real account of the life of its protagonist, ...
Marley Dias, the girl who launched a campaign to find 1000 books starring black girls
Discover the story of Marley Dias, an eleven-year-old girl who started a book drive
130 years since The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Adaptations and appearances of the story of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde in current series.
Revealing letter from George Orwell explaining the reason for his work "1984"
Revealing letter from George Orwell explaining the reason for his work "1984". This letter was written 3 years before he began to write his magnificent work.
Do you know the largest literary hotel in the world?
Do you know the largest literary hotel in the world? It is in Óbidos, Portugal, and has more than 100.000 copies of books. Would you like to visit it?
New Harry Potter book
New Harry Potter book entitled "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" by the famous writer of the saga, JK Rowling.
Editorial Alba news for September 2015
Discover the editorial news that Editorial Alba has prepared to launch this September 2015.
Cortázar's 'Hopscotch', among the most difficult books to read
The Flavorwire website has included 'Hopscotch' by Julio Cortázar among the 50 most complex works for readers.
Corrections to 'The Flowers of Evil' are published in France
A Parisian publishing house has published a facsimile edition of the proof-of-print for 'The Flowers of Evil' with Baudelaire's handwritten corrections.
Nubico brings together ten titles to get to know Madrid through literature
Nubico, one of the reference platforms for digital reading under the subscription model, coinciding with the holiday ...
Why being a librarian isn't as cool as it sounds
One study says that one in two Britons wants to be a librarian. Today we break down the reasons why being a librarian is not so cool.
For sale the book with unpublished poems by Pablo Neruda
Today goes on sale 'Your feet touch in the shade and other unpublished poems', the book that collects 21 unpublished poems by Pablo Neruda.
New Illustrated Edition of Stoker's Dracula
The publishing house Reino de Cordelia has released a new and excellent edition of Bram Stoker's Dracula with illustrations by Fernando Vicente
The 2014 Ignotus Awards are presented
The 2014 Ignotus Awards are awarded. What do you think?
List of books from 2011
One might think that hanging the 2011 book list is a very typical option. But really,…
The ten best comics of 2011
From this literature blog I have tried in some posts, to treat the comic as part of literature. In some…
The best commercials were compiled into a book
“… There are three things in life that human beings cannot escape: death, taxes and…
The 10 best Bolivian novels
Yesterday ended a meeting between a large number of writers, whose objective was to choose the ten best Bolivian novels ...
Reading +, books specially edited for the elderly
Lectura + is an initiative that aims to publish a set of books specifically thinking of people with visual difficulties.
We talk about Science stories with its author, Fernando del Álamo
Fernando del Álamo, author of Historias de la Ciencia, answers the questions in this interview with conciseness and explanatory intent.
Raffaella Salierno: "All writers who have published and who are recognized in Catalan culture and language can be members of PEN Català"
Raffaella Salierno coordinates the Committee of Incarcerated Writers of the PEN Català, the Catalan section of the International PEN
On the new literature
In these days, in these times that invade us, that surround us, that understand us, literature has given a ...
«The words and the Days», Octavio Paz
The CONACULTA (National Council for Culture and the Arts), through the General Directorate of Publications, and the ...
Playwright Harold Pinter has died
The playwright, poet, screenwriter and political activist Harold Pinter died last Wednesday the 24th at the age of 78, a victim of cancer.
The remains of Federico García Lorca
Federico García Lorca is back in the news. At a time when the Spanish justice is studying the possibility of carrying out ...
The Nobel Prize becomes a dispute between countries
A few days after the announcement of the name of the winner of the Nobel Prize in literature, a ...
Recovered Hebrew text
A Hebrew text that had been stolen more than 10 years ago has been recovered. The text called The Book ...
Michael Moore's new book
In October, Michael Moore's new book, Mike's election guide 2008, will go on sale. The controversial filmmaker ...
Obama and the books
A new book that talks about Barack Obama has been released. The book is called The Obama Nation, it is ...
Vargas Llosa's statements on freedom
Mario Vargas Llosa affirmed that "there is only one freedom and must operate simultaneously in all fields." The Peruvian writer ...
"Highly Dangerous Loves", by the writer Walter Riso
Walter Riso is a writer who was born in Naples in 1951, as a child his parents emigrated with him to ...
Tribute to Francisco Umbral with a street and an act at the 41 Book Fair
Francisco Pérez Martínez, better known as Francisco Umbral, was born in Madrid on May 11, 1935 and died in the ...
"Ciao, Verona", an unpublished by Julio Cortázar, today in Babelia
Babelia, the cultural supplement of El País, gives us in today's issue an unpublished story by Cortázar. One thought ...
Home of the vampire
When you wake up you feel like new. You have never thought that a XNUMXth century bed could be so comfortable. Tea…
Eduardo Galeano and October 12
Yesterday, on the day of our national holiday, we celebrated the arrival of Christopher Columbus in America, an oceanic feat that meant for ...