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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
"Born of the Mist I: The Final Empire". The best way to start with Brandon Sanderson.
Sanderson's "The Final Empire", the first part of his "Born from the Mist" trilogy, showed me that fantasy is not dead, but more alive than ever.
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.
How to write a novel
Tips for writing a novel. Everything you need to know to start giving shape to that idea that haunts your head.
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.
Stendhal. Phrases and fragments of his works on his anniversary
Marie Henri Beyle or Stendhal was born on a day like today in 1793. I review phrases and fragments of her works to celebrate her anniversary.
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.
10 books, with elderly protagonists, that are worth reading.
Those chosen as the main protagonists of the novels are not usually elderly. Instead, literature leaves us great examples ...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ten of the best spy novels of all time.
A personal selection of spy novels where we find authors like Agatha Christie or Phillip Kerr rubbing shoulders with the best known of the genre.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The village of fabrics and 7-7-2007. Latest readings in pink and black
To start September, two reviews of two readings: a romantic one, La villa de las telas, by Anne Jacobs, and a black one, 7-7-2007, by Antonio Manzini.
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.
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 Futuristic Books
These best futuristic books bring us to a dystopian panorama seen from the perspective of different authors such as Huxley or Wells.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
"Light novels." The literary phenomenon that is sweeping Japan.
The "light novels" or "light novels" are a type of literature typical of Japan, and until recently completely invisible to the West, but that is opening a gap in the market beyond the borders of their country of origin. Where do they come from? Do they have a place outside of Japan?
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.
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.
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.
4 editorial news for the fourth month of the year
April brings us many editorial news. I highlight these 4 by authors such as María Oruña, María Dueñas, Blue jeans and Arturo Pérez-Reverte.
The Dark Tower. A horror, science fiction and dark fantasy western by Stephen King.
"The man in black was fleeing through the desert, and the gunman was after him." With two such powerful phrases begins "The Dark Tower", a Stephen King saga that the author himself considers his masterpiece.
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.
"American Gods." Masterpiece of the writer Neil Gaiman.
What happens to the gods of the Old World when they find themselves without faithful, alone and helpless on a continent that is alien to them? This question is what Neil Gaiman asked himself and it was the genesis of his greatest work: "American Gods."
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.
Books to eat them: stories between stoves.
Gastronomic novel with chefs as protagonists, biographical or fictional, stories with the kitchen as the main setting, adventures where gastronomy plays a leading role, and even literary works that include recipes for the dishes that appear in them on their pages.
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.
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.
After Dark. A perfect novel to start with Haruki Murakami.
If you've always wanted to read Haruki Murakami, but don't know which book to choose, I recommend "After Dark." A very short novel but one that has a lot to say.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 ...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
_The snowman_, failed film version for Jo Nesbø's novel
The film version of _The Snowman_, Jo Nesbø's best-selling novel, has been released. And Harry Hole didn't deserve this listless portrait.
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.
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.
Is it 25 years since these 7 novels? You are right. And do we read them or not?
You are right. It's been 25 years since those novels. Authors Murakami, Ellroy, Prachett, Moccia, Harris, Gordon, and Jennings published these titles.
10 titles to receive this fall and for all tastes
Autumn is coming, the days are getting longer, the cool is coming and it seems that there is more time to read. These 10 books can be a good proposition.
"The pazos de Ulloa" by Emilia Pardo Bazán
Today we analyze a brief excerpt from the book "Los pazos de Ulloa" by Emilia Pardo Bazán. We will see characteristics of the Naturalism of the time.
Famous phrases of Emilia Pardo Bazán
In our literary article today we remember Emilia Pardo Bazán, the most relevant author of Spanish Naturalism. Phrases and a bit of his work.
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.
8 of the most talked about historical novel titles right now
I take a look at 8 of the best-selling historical novel titles right now in bookstores. For all tastes of this popular genre.
Plinio, by Francisco García Pavón, the best policeman in La Mancha.
Plinio, by Francisco García Pavón, the best policeman in La Mancha. A tribute to the great character of Pavón, his stories, his environment and the people around him.
My black and pink readings for July and August. 2nd delivery: the roses.
Second installment of my readings for July and August. This time I review the three romance novel titles that I have read in these months.
My black and pink readings for July and August. 1st installment: black
Among others, these have been 6 of my readings from July and August. Compensating between the blackest black and the erotic pink to withstand the heat.
6 novels of female surnames that are succeeding
We review 6 novels right now among the best-selling and with female surnames that are succeeding. For the return from vacation.
7 books on the summer shelves of bookstores
While waiting for the autumn news, I stroll through a few books that can be seen on the summer shelves of bookstores.
Alexander Dumas father and son. Anniversaries Some phrases.
In one month of July, the most famous Alexandros in France, the Dumas, were also born, 22 years apart. We read some of his sentences.
6 novelties in crime novels in a sneak peek for this fall
6 novelties of crime novel published in autumn. An advance to present them and make your mouths. For lovers of the dark.
Jane Austen. Bicentennial of his death. His indispensable works.
Today marks the bicentennial of the death of the British writer, Jane Austen. We review his most significant and indispensable works.
6 books by authors from Real Sitio and Villa de Aranjuez. 1st delivery.
We review the names and their books of some of the most successful contemporary authors from Aranjuez. To find out more talents.
7 books about Julius Caesar on the anniversary of his birth
It is a new anniversary of the birth of one of the greatest figures in the history of mankind, Julius Caesar. We reviewed 7 books about him.
The 3 new titles from Karl Ove Knausgård, Tana French and Luca D'Andrea.
We review these 3 new titles from the hottest writers: Karl Ove Knausgård, Tana French and Luca D'Andrea. Interesting reads for holidays.
6 books about vacations for this holidays and for everyone
The most classic summer holidays begin in this newly released month of July. I propose 6 titles to read precisely about vacations.
6 literary postmen to remember from all eras
We review the stories starring 6 famous mailmen from novels of all times. So that they send us good literature.
7 books for these days of LGTB pride. Celebrating diversity.
These days the LGTB World Pride 2017 is being celebrated in Madrid. We review some of the many titles on this topic.
6 classic and contemporary novels that maybe we didn't know were epistolary
Today we review 6 classic and contemporary novels that perhaps we did not know were epistolary.
4 contemporary Galician writers that should be known
Reviewing the names of 4 contemporary Galician writers of national and international success that should be known.
Three books to fall in love
Love is never too much so today, in Actualidad Literatura, we wanted to recommend three books to fall in love with.
Water. 6 novelties and classics novels with the most essential liquid
Today we review 6 novels that have in their title the most essential liquid: water. Novelties and classics to be soaked this coming summer.
7 adventures with real pirates. Classics, historical and series.
7 adventure titles with pirates, from classics by Salgari or Sabatini, going through Steinbeck or Defoe and ending in homelands like those of Vázquez-Figueroa.
100 years since the birth of John F. Kennedy and 7 books about his figure.
The centenary of the birth of John F. Kennedy, one of the most important figures of the 7th century, is celebrated. We see XNUMX books about him.
Main current novelistic trends in Spain
In today's article we tell you what are the main current novelistic trends in Spain: police, historical, erotic, reflection and memories.
«The charm», the first novel by Susana López Rubio
Today we talk a little about "El Encanto", the first novel by Susana López Rubio. It was published last April and we will review it here shortly.
A novel by Spanish province
In today's article we bring you some novels published in the XNUMXst century set in some Spanish provinces (almost all).
Mother's Day. 6 books to give to mothers for all tastes
Mother's day is coming. Here are 6 books to give to mothers of all tastes, conditions and ways. Sure we can get it right.
Tomorrow is published "Today is bad, but tomorrow is mine" by Salvador Compán
Tomorrow is published "Today is bad, but tomorrow is mine" by Compán Salvador by Editorial Espasa. A novel set in the 60s.
News. Latest titles from Kristin Hannah and Glenn Cooper.
Novelty. We review the latest titles from North American writers Kristin Hannah and Glenn Cooper, who have new books on the market.
Like dogs and cats. 4 books about 4 best friends.
4 friends with 4 legs star in 4 stories in these 4 titles that we propose. For lovers of animals and dogs and cats in particular.
Historical Easter that we always see. Why don't we read the books?
Historical classics that we always see at Easter. But they are based on novels. Have we read them? Do we know their authors? We review.
London. A unique city to see, read and love
London. The capital of the United Kingdom so rich and great in its history as a reason to read it and always want to visit it. A few titles on her.
Wolves in literature. Real, figurative, always fascinating.
Wolves are one of the most literary animals to be found. As real protagonists or figurative concepts they are always a good claim.
Who did not read the "Lazarillo de Tormes"?
Those people who have not read the "Lazarillo de Tormes" raise their hands ... I hope I don't see many raised. Classic recommendation!
«Confabulation», the new thing from Carlos del Amor
In today's article we present you a novelty that will be published on March 21 by Editorial Espasa: "Confabulation", the latest from Carlos del Amor.
Books that we prefer? see to read. _Cyrano de Bergerac_, _The Phantom of the Opera_ and _Les miserables_
See or read. Sometimes we prefer to see the movie versions than to open the book. It's true? Here are these examples of three French classics.
Someday is not a day of the week, by Sol Aguirre.
We present the new book by Sol Aguirre, "Someday is not a day of the week." An irreverent novel that will make you vibrate from beginning to end.
Literature on the radio. We remember the scary stories of Juan José Plans.
We remember the scary stories of the mythical program _Historias_, directed by the journalist and writer Juan José Plans.
New book by Haruki Murakami coming soon
Haruki Murakami returns and does so with the publication of his book "What I talk about when I talk about writing", which will be released on April 4.
5 books for the centenary of the Russian Revolution. Assays and analysis
In October we will celebrate 100 years of a fundamental historical event, the Russian Revolution of 1917. We see some titles on the subject.
6 of the best four-legged literary friends
They are one of the best friends there is. And they are also great literary characters. We review some of the leading dogs in literature.
30 phrases by great authors about hate
We collect more literary phrases from great authors, but this time about hatred. For those with little Valentine's spirit.
25 love phrases from great authors of world literature
We are at the gates of Valentine's Day. The party of love par excellence and the universal feeling that inspires thousands of literary phrases. We review.
25 days with curator Ricciardi, by Maurizio de Giovanni.
25 extraordinary days with curator Ricciardi, the great character created by the Neapolitan writer Maurizio de Giovanni.
Edgar Allan Poe. New birthday of the Boston genius. Congratulations.
Edgar Allan Poe turns 19 today, January 208. We congratulate him and toast him for his figure and the significance of his immortal work.
The Many Faces of Sir Edward Fairfax Rochester
Edward Fairfax Rochester is one of the quintessential characters in the romance novel. Created by Charlotte Brontë, it has had many faces in film.
My 13 years before and now. The books I read and read.
At the age of 13 I read those first books that were marking my literary paths. Today, when I am 13 again, I have already read a few more.
We started the year in the Surprise. Aubrey and Maturin Series, by Patrick O'Brian
We reviewed the Captain Jack Aubrey and Dr. Maturin series by Patrick O'Brian. Essential adventures at sea to start the year.
Sterling Hayden. The marked actor, the sailor and the writer.
Sterling Hayden was a great of the golden Hollywood marked by the McCarthyist witch hunt. But above all he was a sailor and a notable writer.
Daphne du Maurier. His three most important classics.
A good time to remember Daphne du Maurier, a British writer who produced novels and stories of suspense, horror and gothic-romantics with great success.
Two highly anticipated literary novelties of this month
We are in the month of November and have already landed two highly anticipated literary novelties of this month. Its authors: Zafón and Lorenzo Silva.
Three stories from occupied France. Resistance and love.
We remember three titles for fans of World War II, in the years of the French occupation by the Germans, their Resistance and stories.
Santiago Posteguillo, the "emperor" of the historical novel
Santiago Posteguillo with his two trilogies on Trajan and Scipio is one of the national references for a historical novel dedicated to Rome and its history.
Legendary ships I. "Call me Ismael"
Cruises on the most legendary and famous ships in world literature. We embark on the Pequod. We are going to hunt white whales.
When football becomes literature.
Davids Peace's "Damned United" is considered the best sports-themed book. It reflects the story of soccer coach Brian Clought.
The wonderful experience of reading a book with your nose
Patrick Süskind with his work "Perfume" does not make you read with the sense of smell. It presents us, in this way, a world of genuine and fatal smells.
Read Unamuno to learn to be a good father
The novel "Love and pedagogy" may be the best manual for parents to properly educate their children away from their own interests as parents.
Editorial Espasa publishes «Versalles. A King's Dream »by Elizabeth Massie
On May 3, the Editorial Espasa published a historical novel by the author Elizabeth Massie, entitled “Versalles….
Review of the book «Como el sol para las flores» by Irene Villa
For months I have had in my possession the book «Como el sol para las flores» by Irene Villa published in ...
3 books on religious conspiracies
On dates as important as the ones we are experiencing (Holy Week) and without the intention of offending even at least religious ...
7 famous quotes from Harper Lee's work
Harper Lee has left us suddenly but his work remains. We collect 7 phrases from his famous work To Kill a Nightingale.
4 books to better understand ethnic conflicts
These 4 books to better understand ethnic conflicts become rabidly current proposals in these turbulent times.
Selection of books by Alicia Giménez Bartlett
We present this selection of books by Alicia Giménez Bartlett, the current 2015 Planeta Prize with her book "Hombres Naked". Have you read anything of his?
5 must-read Agatha Christie novels
Today marks the 125th anniversary of the birth of Agatha Christie, the queen of the police genre. Here we recommend five of the best novels of the writer.
Now on sale «All that fire», the latest from Ángeles Caso
The latest from Ángeles Caso is now on sale: "All that fire", the story of three brave writers in a world of men who share a secret passion.
Tomorrow goes on sale "Today I will make the world a better place", the latest from Laurent Gounelle
"Today I will make the world a better place" is the latest from Laurent Gounelle, a novel that will teach you to enjoy every minute of life. In Editorial Planeta.
Novels that look suspiciously alike: 'Shutter Island' and 'God's Crooked Lines'
"God's Crooked Lines" and "Shutter Island" are two novels whose plot bases are suspiciously alike. We count those coincidences.
«While it rains», by Teresa Viejo, a psychological intrigue full of mystery
"While it rains", the new by Teresa Viejo, is a novel of obsessive love affairs and family secrets. We find out more about this novel.
"The Girl on the Train", by Paula Hawkings, this summer's literary phenomenon
We talk about "The Girl on the Train", a psychological thriller through a fast-paced story that hooks the reader from the first page.
«La Favorita», Aurora García Mateache, the love story between Alfonso XII and Elena Sanz
In "La Favorita" Aurora García Mateache tells the love story between Alfonso XII and the opera singer Elena Sanz. In the Sphere of Books
Review: «The Hairdresser of the Blue Division», by José Ignacio Cordero
The Hairdresser of the Blue Division is a story that tells the survival of a simple man who looks ...
Review: "Insularity, the inner journey of a runner", by Ralph del Valle
"Insularity, the inner journey of a runner", by Ralph del Valle, is a profound story, full of nuances and ideas. Don't miss the review.
Review and raffle for "The Dream Interpreter" by Rafael R. Costa
Review and raffle for "The Dream Interpreter" by Rafael R. Costa, a great book.
"Elysion", by Aida Herrera - Booktrailer
Elysion, Aida Herrera's first novel (Editorial Círculo Rojo) will immerse us in unconditional love and mystery.
Review: 'The heart of the condor', by Francisco Núñez Roldán
Review of 'The heart of the condor', by Francisco Núñez Roldán, a novel published in Ediciones Áltera, set in XNUMXth century Europe
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
Review: 'Gray Wolf', by James Nava
Review of 'Gray Wolf', James Nava's third novel, first published in 2008 and republished in November 2014 by Sniper Books.
The tragic fate of the Children of the Catholic Monarchs
The tragic fate of the children of the Catholic Monarchs is a work half novel half biography that tells us about the lives of Isabel, Catalina, María, Juana and Juan.
3 works to remember the Great War
The centenary of the start of the Great War has arrived and what better way to remember it than by reading three great works on this historical fact.
The Mother of Máximo Gorki
Gorky narrates in this story the awakening of the working class, through Pelagia's characters, The mother, together with her son, Vlasov, a revolutionary.
33 Recommended Novels for this Fall
Here we leave you a list of 33 novels recommended by the newspaper El País for this fall
'The yellow brick road' by Juan de Dios Garduño
The novel The Yellow Brick Road is the latest contribution to Spanish horror literature by the writer of ...
Review of 'Llamadme Cabrón', a novel by Javier Fornell Fernández
The book Call Me Cabrón was published in 2011. Since then it has rained a lot and its author is about to ...
The importance of the characters ...
For Robert Ludlum the first thing that had to be created before making a novel were the characters
Review of "The viscount demediado"
"El Vizconde demediadio", a brilliant work by Italo Calvino whose protagonist, the Viscount of Terralba, is split in two resulting in two new beings
"The game of beads" or the integration of the whole ...
Hermann Hesse wrote "The Bead Game", a work set in idyllic Castalia, in which a game serves to integrate all knowledge
"Women", the masterpiece of Charles Bukowski
"Women", Charles Bukowski's masterpiece in which his alter ego Hank Chinaski is the protagonist of a story full of sex and alcohol
'Today something very beast has happened to me' by Daniel Estorach Martín
Today something very beast has happened to me is the new novel by Daniel Estorach Martín. A story of urban superheroes.
'Debora' by Pablo Palacio
From the Barataria publishing house, we receive this new edition of the work Debora, by the Ecuadorian writer Pablo Palacio. It is about…
'The Last Night of the Titanic' by Walter Lord
Much has been written about that great tragedy caused by the ambition and pride of modern man. The sinking of ...
List of books from 2011
One might think that hanging the 2011 book list is a very typical option. But really,…
Something about the 'nini' generation
The nini generation, that damn name with which the most "mature" have condemned us, which means "neither study nor ...
The Four Seasons of Manuela
Manuela Sáenz was the last great love of the Liberator, Don Simón Bolivar. She accompanied him during his last eight…
Marechal and his eternal coming coming ...
An author who never ceased or will never cease to be passionate about me is Leopoldo Marechal. Many must know it, as many must ...
"Loving after loving you": light reading, deep reflection
“In this way, I learned to face each less good experience as a new learning that allows us, immediately, to do…
Diary of a nympho, the book and the movie
The film premiere of the film is the excuse we use today to talk about the book in which…
Dominican wins the Pulitzer
Junot Díaz is the first Dominican writer to win the Pulitzer Prize, an award as North American as the writers a ...
John Grisham's appeal
Today the (so far) last novel by the writer John Grisham, The Appeal, goes on sale in Spain. There is great ...
"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 ...
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas
A good method to awaken someone's interest in a novel is to tell them small details that are suggestive ...
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…
Sir Horace Walpole, Shadowforger
Today marks the 290th anniversary of the birth of Horace Walpole, the brilliant aristocrat who with The Castle of Otranto (1764)…