What is a historical novel?
The historical novel is a narrative subgenre limited to unaltered real events as the anchor of its plot. Come, learn more about it and its authors.
The historical novel is a narrative subgenre limited to unaltered real events as the anchor of its plot. Come, learn more about it and its authors.
Pedro Santamaría is a writer of historical novels. His latest book is entitled At the service of the empire. Today he gives us this interview.
Fyodor Dostoyevsky was a Russian writer, editor, and journalist. He marked literature with his novels and short stories. Come, know more about him and his work.
June arrives and with it more news in biographies, crime novels, juveniles, fantastic or historical. We take a look at some handpicked titles.
The Alchemist is considered the best-selling Portuguese-speaking book in history. It has been translated into 56 languages. Come, learn more about the work and its author.
Teo Palacios, author of La boca del diablo among other books, gives us this interview where he tells us a little about everything.
The books of Julia Navarro, good literature that comes from the hand of an exquisite journalistic pen. Come, learn more about the author and her works.
Catcher in the Rye marked a milestone in American literary culture after World War II. Come and learn more about the work and its author.
Paul Doherty, a prolific British writer, is the author of many titles of various series on medieval themes signed with various pseudonyms. We review them.
Review of a selected list of books on pandemics and other disasters that hit humanity at various times in history.
Manolito Gafotas is the first children's novel by Elvira Lindo. The book arises from his radio experience. Come and learn more about the author and her work.
The Maze Runner saga is a science fiction novel that delves into a post-apocalyptic future. Come and learn more about the work and its author.
Stephenie Meyer is back with a new book in her famous Twilight saga for August, Midnight Sun. Review of the series of teenage vampires.
A review of Western novels that became much more famous films of the genre, such as Centaurs of the desert or Gone with the wind.
Moby Dick is a masterpiece. Melville delves into obsession and revenge and the complicated things in relationships. Come, learn more about the work and its author.
On this unusual Book Day, there is a tiny personal selection of famous fragments of the literature of some of our most universal writers.
The Tree of Science is a jewel of Pío Baroja. Its autobigraphic tints and its lofty plot catch, move. Come and learn more about the work and its author.
The Truth About the Harry Quebert Affair is a romantic thriller. Joël Dicker pulled off a good plot with great twists. Come, learn more about the work and its author.
The Satanic Verses, one of the most controversial books in recent history for its extravagant use of Islam. Come, read about the work and its author.
The houses are the protagonists of many stories in addition to setting them. These are some titles to read or remember in times of being at home.
The books on the shelf that we all have at home have taken center stage these days. Essential classics, timeless novels and collections.
The island under the sea recounts the fight for the freedom of Tete. The book covers forty years of harsh experiences. Come and learn more about the work and its author.
The End of Death is the third installment in the epic Three Body Trilogy written by Cixin Liu. Come, learn more about the work and its author.
Ines and Joy is part of a saga centered on the "eternal struggle for freedom" in postwar Spain. Come and learn more about the work and its author.
Juan Eslava Galán has his birthday. I review some titles of the vast work of this writer from Jaen of a historical genre so recognized and read.
The Balcony in Winter by Luis Landero is an autobiographical novel with a very well developed development. Come and learn more about this great work and its author.
March is coming and these are 5 editorial novelties of noir, historical and essay novels among other titles signed by Elvira Lindo or Pere Cervantes.
Henry James passed away on a day like today in 1916 in London. Review 5 of his most representative novels that have also been made into the cinema.
The Dorian Gray portrait is considered one of the most controversial literary works of the XNUMXth century. Come and learn more about its author and his work.
Yesterday David Gistau, journalist and writer with several published books, passed away. A current reference of journalism without ties and with a unique prose.
Fyodor Dostoyevsky passed away on a day like today in 1881. These are some phrases from his works to commemorate this anniversary.
Ann Radcliffe is considered the pioneer of the gothic horror novel. He passed away on a day like today in 1823 in London. These are some of his works.
We start February highlighting these 7 literary novelties from 7 very different writers, but with good stories for varied tastes.
Fahrenheit 451 places you in a dystopian future where power is wielded by destroying books. Come and learn more about the work and its author.
The saga of the long-lived is an excellent and enigmatic work published in two installments. Come and learn about its enveloping plot and its author.
Joe Hill is the pseudonym of Joseph Hillstrom King, and is the son of Stephen King. So the dynasty of the kings of terror is assured.
The Martian is a fairly fluid work that takes you to embody the drama of a man abandoned on Mars. Come and learn more about its plot and its author.
Dracula, Bram Stoker's immortal vampire, has had countless versions and faces in the movies, the latest in the recent BBC series. I review these 7.
Wilkie Collins was born in London on a day like today in 1824. A successful Victorian novelist, he was the forerunner of the detective novel. I review some of his books.
The novel takes us to a reality where the first alien contact is made, but with unexpected results. Come and learn more about the work and its author.
A young person who reads regularly develops his imagination, his concentration and his vocabulary. Come and discover 6 youth books made for you.
2020 begins. A new year that will once again be full of editorial news of all genres. These are some for this first month of January.
2019 is over. Touch balance of best-selling books and this list will not have varied much by now. 6 featured fiction and non-fiction titles.
Selection and souvenir of some of the best classic adaptations of literary classics on television, such as Fortunata and Jacinta or Los pazos de Ulloa.
Christmas even in the books. These are 6 story titles for all audiences, from Agatha Christie to Astrid Lindgren.
A book will always be a good gift, here is a list of the best novels in Spanish in recent years. Come and meet them and their authors.
The Golden Compass is the first title in the Dark Matter series, created by the English writer Phillip Pullman. Come and learn more about the work and its author.
The Basque writer Iñaki Biggi has won the Cerros de Úbeda prize for historical novel with Valkirias. Today he dedicates this interview to us and I thank him very much.
The story takes place on the planet Gueden, home to a strange civilization with unusual sexual qualities. Come and learn more about the work and its author.
Frank Yerby was a popular African American historical novel writer. He died on a day like today in Madrid. These are his best books.
Cenital is an innovative novel that belongs to the genre described as a "scientific-climatic novel." Come and learn more about this work and its author.
This novel delves into the harshness of life, the unexpected blows, but also the magic that is in everything. Come and learn more about the work and its author.
Lev Tolstoy died on November 20, 1910. These are 25 phrases chosen from his work and thought to remember him on this date.
On a day like today, in Edinburgh, Robert Louis Stevenson, master of the adventure novel, was born. I remember him with 3 poems chosen from his work as a poet.
30 years have passed since the fall of the Berlin Wall. These are 6 books of different stories and eras in the German capital.
Virginia Woolf's books are avant-garde works of great literary weight that marked an era. Come and learn more about its author and its content.
November arrives and again there are great launches by publishers and in the face of the Christmas campaign. These are 6 titles.
The Lord of the Rings is one of the most important literary works of fantasy in history. Come and learn about the history of Middle Earth and its creator.
The Silmarillion came to explain the cosmogony of The Lord of the Rings; it is a magnificent and intricate book. Come and learn more about the work and its author.
Sea captains are the protagonists of many literary adventures of all time. These are a few that I also remember at the movies.
A youthful mystery and suspense novel whose clever plot has gripped young and old since its publication. Come and learn more about the work and its author.
The endless story is a novel that delves into the importance of imagination and the harmfulness of sadness. Come and learn more about the work and its author.
It is a new anniversary of the death of Australian writer Morris West. I highlight some of his most famous works.
The boom in youth books has been strong in recent years, with its plots captivating young people. Come and learn more about these works and their authors.
October 4, feast of Saint Francis, also patron saint of animals. I remember him with fragments of his work and 4 other writers named the same.
The shadow of the cypress is elongated, in the pen of Miguel Delibes, it shows us a story of struggle and overcoming. Come and learn more about the work and the author.
The second volume of Histories of my peoples, The Black Angel, is a trip to that totally irresistible Colombia of magic, drama and romance.
October and autumn are coming and with them many very interesting editorial news. I review these 5 signed by JJ Benítez, D. Redondo or J. Nesbø.
Elizabeth Gaskell was born on September 29, 1810 in London. Review 5 of his best known works such as La casa del páramo or Norte y sur.
Animal Graveyard is a horror novel written by Stephen King that tells the story of a cursed land. Come and learn more about the work and its author.
Last Friday I was in an exclusive meeting with James Ellroy, the great American writer of historical crime fiction. This is the chronicle.
Emilia Pardo Bazán was a XNUMXth century Spanish writer considered the main feminist of her time. Come and learn more about his life and work.
Vampire Chronicles is a famous literary saga that shows an alternate reality where vampires exist. Come and learn more about the work and its author.
Divergent is a work by Verónica Roth that shows us a future where society is divided according to gifts. Come and learn more about this novel and its author.
The harvest arrives in September. And literature also harvests many titles about it, wine and all its settings. These are 5 of them.
A series of catastrophic misfortunes is a work created by Daniel Handler, where everything bad thought can happen. Come and learn more about its plot and author.
September is coming and there are very interesting editorial news from big names like Ellroy, King or Gabás. We take a look at these seven.
Under the Same Star is a book written by John Green that tells how a young woman with cancer decides to love. Come and learn more about this story and its author.
Today we interview the writer José Zoilo Hernández, author of the trilogy Las cenizas de Hispania, about his work, hobbies, favorite books and much more.
Juan Carlos Onetti was a Uruguayan writer whose work had a great impact on world literature. Come and learn more about his life and work.
Jorge Amado was a Brazilian writer whose work highlighted the value of the poor class and how they are left out. Come and learn about his life and works.
It is 100 years since the birth of Francisco García Pavón, a Tomellos writer who created Plinio. This is a brief analysis of Voces en Ruidera.
Emilia Pardo Bazán is one of the most renowned Spanish writers for her feminist and naturalistic themes. Come and learn more about his life and his books.
The Game of Thrones books represent George RR Martin's masterpiece, a unique fantastic literary work. Come and learn about its plot and its author.
The soccer league starts again. I review 6 books where this mass sport is also an unrivaled protagonist.
The tree of science, by Pío Baroja, is one of his great works and a classic of national literature as well. Today I bring a brief analysis of it.
The Music of Silence is a work by the writer Patrick Rothfuss, it deals with Auri and the world of Subreality. Come, know about this story and its author.
To speak of Jules Verne's books is to delve into a very well-crafted science fiction world, typical of a genius. Come and learn more about his work and his life.
Washington Irving is one of the great American classical writers of the early XNUMXth century. This a review of his figure and works.
In recent years few literary sagas have reached as high a stage as The Hunger Games. Come and learn more about its plot, its films and its author.
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.
Hiroshima. August 6 and 5 books to remember an unfortunate date like few in the history of Humanity. Readings for reflection.
These are some literary August for all tastes that readers can read in the quintessential holiday month.
August, the epitome of holidays. These are 5 editorial news coming out this month. The new from Falcones or the Millenium series among others.
Article dedicated to some considerations on the attitude that a true writer must adopt to write a novel
Today I review a selection of 8 films about writers of all eras and genres. Among them Dickens, Shakespeare, Tolkien, Christie or Austen.
Article that delves into the importance of the review and correction process when writing a novel.
Article in which the procedure of inserted stories is analyzed, widely used when writing a novel.
Frederick Marryat was a Marine Captain in the British Royal Navy in the 5th century. He was also a writer of adventure novels. These are XNUMX of them.
Article related to the search for one's own style when writing a novel in which some common vices are pointed out and advice is offered to solve them.
The teachings of a Monster to a child whose mother suffers from cancer is the premise of A Monster Comes to See Me, a novel as sad as it is beautiful.
In this second article dedicated to the figure of El Cid, I review 5 titles of novels and biographies about him by various authors.
In this article, we focus on the documentation process that writing a novel requires and offer some helpful tips on this.
Mario Vargas Llosa is one of the most important intellectuals of world events, his literary work is impressive. Come and know more about him.
Article dedicated to the treatment of space when writing a novel.
Don Quijote de La Mancha is the most important book in the Spanish language. Here we invite you to reveal the sanity behind the madness of its protagonist.
Between June 23 and 24, 1314, the Battle of Bannockburn took place, in which the ...
Are these the 25 best British novels of all time? Perhaps, but for taste there is nothing written. I see what they are.
Article that delves into the different elements that make up the treatment of time when writing a novel
Francis Drake. 6 books about the famous English corsair. To know about his life and his stories and aimed at all audiences.
Juan Sin Tierra signed a day like today in 1245 the Magna Carta, the basis of constitutional freedoms in England. I review 5 readings about his figure.
Article dedicated to analyzing the different types of narrator that exist and how choosing one or the other is essential to write the novel you want.
They christened him Marion Michael Morrison, but the world knew him as John Wayne. Today he passed away in 1979. These are 6 books to remember him.
The works of Gabriel García Márquez and George RR Martin are emblematic. Here we tell you the similarities between One Hundred Years of Solitude and Game of Thrones.
Allende, Espinosa, Asensi, Villar, Moccia, Monfort, Hess, Del Val ... They are the surnames of 8 best-selling authors of these months.
We celebrate the birthday of Ken Follet, the most popular and widely read Welsh author in the world, by reviewing 6 of his most famous novels.
Article in which some of the keys for the construction of novel characters are exposed and the importance of working with cards is explained.
New month and a few editorial news that are already launched for the summer. These are 7 selected from various genres.
Talking about Stephen King is talking about one of the most significant horror writers in the world, his works are cult pieces. Come and read a little more about it.
Post dedicated to the different methods of writing a script or rundown to help you write your novel and the advantages it can bring you.
One Hundred Years of Soledad was García Márquez's masterpiece. Come read this focus on Úrsula Iguarán, and why she is the image of the Latin American woman.
We talk to you in depth about Pride and Prejudice, one of the great works of universal literature that arrived in 1913 to redefine the role of women.
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.
Released in 1996 and hugely successful, Frank McCourt's Angela's Ashes delves into the life of a young Irish writer.
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.
One more year the anniversary of the birth of Camilo José Cela is celebrated. I select some of his most memorable fragments and phrases.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Trojan Horse saga, by JJ Benítez, is already 35 years old. History, science fiction, faith ... A review of a very particular reading.
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 died on March 6, 1888 in Boston. His most universally known novel was Little Women, but his production was very extensive.
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.
March is just around the corner and I am picking out 5 new themed editorials to be released next month. For every taste.
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.
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.
Tips for writing a novel. Everything you need to know to start giving shape to that idea that haunts your head.
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 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.
Today I bring 5 titles that will be editorial news in February. They are established and newcomer authors who promise good stories.
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.
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.
Those chosen as the main protagonists of the novels are not usually elderly. Instead, literature leaves us great examples ...
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.
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.
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. The Ruyard Kipling classic always comes back. Now in a new, darker version for the cinema. We review some more.
Today I review three black classics of literature: Perfect Robbery, The Postman Always Calls Twice, and The Asphalt Jungle.
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 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 lived in Rome, Robert Graves made us live in Rome. The two shared it as inspiration and passed away the same day.
Today I speak with the Asturian writer Malenka Ramos, with whom I have met in these universes thanks to a common Nordic pleasure: ...
A review of new literary adaptations to television, anniversaries of sagas of editorial phenomena and upcoming news.
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.
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 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.
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.
November begins with literary novelties signed by names like Gómez-Jurado, Jacobs, Coben, Safier and Stoker. Various genres and good prospects.
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. 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.
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.
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 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 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.
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.
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 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 died in Helsinki on August 26, 1979. Known for his historical novels, his most famous title is Sinuhé, the Egyptian.
These best futuristic books bring us to a dystopian panorama seen from the perspective of different authors such as Huxley or Wells.
These best Mexican books encompass a literature marked by the sentiment of the Mexican Revolution or currents such as magical realism.
Harry Potter or Daenerys Targaryen are some of the characters included in these best sagas of books in history in which to immerse yourself.
Herbert George Wells passed away on August 13, 1946. I remember this famous English writer of science fiction novels, a forerunner of the genre.
Immigration, the reality of the Middle East or American paranoia are some of the topics addressed by these best books of the XNUMXst century.
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.
These best books to read this vacation become refreshing proposals that navigate between the crime novel or travel literature.
Today four great authors share their birthdays. They are George Bernard Shaw, Aldous Huxley Antonio Machado and Ana María Matute.
The 119th anniversary of the birth of a great of world literature, the writer Ernest Hemingway. These are some fragments of his works.
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 the Norwegian writer Morten Strøksnes, is the latest editorial launch of reflection on nature that comes to us from the North.
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.
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.
Today I bring another freelance author who is worth tracking down. Jorge Moreno, from Madrid, answers 10 questions, especially a little.
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.
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 arrives, the seventh month of the year. Review 7 editorial news. Romantic, self-help, comic, or historical. Novels for all tastes.
George Orwell would have turned 115 today. I remember his figure with phrases and fragments from his works 1984 and Rebellion on the farm.
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.
These best books of American literature analyze the racism, slavery or paranoia so recurrent in the history of the heart of the West.
The soccer World Cup is being held in Russia. Today I dedicate this article to 7 of his most representative literary works.
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.
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.
These best books by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie cover topics of great importance such as feminism, immigration or African identity.
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 is one of our best historical novel narrators and he has a new novel, Laín el bastardo. Answer these 10 questions.
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.
In these 10 questions Gabriel Romero de Ávila tells us about his books and authors, his influences, his readings, his projects and experiences.
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.
First article dedicated to independent authors. Francisco Hergueta, writer of La Solana, begins, answers 10 questions about his experience.
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.
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.
Today is a memory for José Luis Sampedro reviewing his works through his sentences, some about the creation process and others about writing.
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.
Today I recover another of my university essays on Ivanhoe, by Walter Scott, and again mix two passions such as literature and history.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Hard Dogs Don't Dance is the latest novel by Arturo Pérez-Reverte. A doggy story starring El Negro, a former fight fighter.
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?
Jo Nesbø covers Macbeth. Corrupt cops, casinos, drugs, bikers and traffickers witches in a rainy and dark indeterminate city of the 70s.
These best feminist books in history lead us to analyze and experience all the nuances of the pink revolution through different essays and novels.
Actor Russell Crowe is my passion for filmmaking passions and he turns 54 today. To celebrate, I review its most important literary characters.
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 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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
March 8, International Women's Day. I celebrate it by rescuing some of the phrases of 17 literary female characters that are unforgettable.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Today, February 26, 216 years have passed since the birth of Victor Hugo. He was born in Besançon and was also a poet ...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Kings Day. Illusion and gifts. And the protagonists of thousands of books. Today I highlight these eight here. Black, epic and classic.
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.
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.
Review of 6 of the first novelties in national and international crime novels that were presented in January 2018. Fitzek, Fernández Díaz, Castillo ...
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 ends and there have been many prizes in literature as every year. We review some of them in a summary.
In this article I go from writer to writer to encourage colleagues and make some fundamental recommendations so that their texts see the light.
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.
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.
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 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.
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_.
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.
For this Black Friday (that imported Black Friday) we see a selection of black leg crime novels with a novelty just released this month.
La Solana, a town in Ciudad Real, is my hometown. A review of some of the biggest names on the local literary scene.
Jo Nesbo, the established Norwegian writer of crime and children's novels, gave in this interview 10 tips for beginning writers.
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.
The month of November stars in some book titles in various years and on various themes. We review a few.
The month of November begins and interesting literary news comes out. These are just a few. For readers of all genres and tastes.
The film version of _The Snowman_, Jo Nesbø's best-selling novel, has been released. And Harry Hole didn't deserve this listless portrait.
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.
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.
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.
You are right. It's been 25 years since those novels. Authors Murakami, Ellroy, Prachett, Moccia, Harris, Gordon, and Jennings published these titles.
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.
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.
In our literary article today we remember Emilia Pardo Bazán, the most relevant author of Spanish Naturalism. Phrases and a bit of his work.
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.
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. A tribute to the great character of Pavón, his stories, his environment and the people around him.
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.
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.
We review 6 novels right now among the best-selling and with female surnames that are succeeding. For the return from vacation.
While waiting for the autumn news, I stroll through a few books that can be seen on the summer shelves of bookstores.
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 of crime novel published in autumn. An advance to present them and make your mouths. For lovers of the dark.
Today marks the bicentennial of the death of the British writer, Jane Austen. We review his most significant and indispensable works.
We review the names and their books of some of the most successful contemporary authors from Aranjuez. To find out more talents.
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.
We review these 3 new titles from the hottest writers: Karl Ove Knausgård, Tana French and Luca D'Andrea. Interesting reads for holidays.
The most classic summer holidays begin in this newly released month of July. I propose 6 titles to read precisely about vacations.
We review the stories starring 6 famous mailmen from novels of all times. So that they send us good literature.
These days the LGTB World Pride 2017 is being celebrated in Madrid. We review some of the many titles on this topic.
Today we review 6 classic and contemporary novels that perhaps we did not know were epistolary.
Reviewing the names of 4 contemporary Galician writers of national and international success that should be known.
Love never hurts so today, in Actualidad Literatura, we wanted to recommend three books to fall in love with.
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 adventure titles with pirates, from classics by Salgari or Sabatini, going through Steinbeck or Defoe and ending in homelands like those of Vázquez-Figueroa.
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.
In today's article we tell you what are the main current novelistic trends in Spain: police, historical, erotic, reflection and memories.
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.
In today's article we bring you some novels published in the XNUMXst century set in some Spanish provinces (almost all).
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 Compán Salvador by Editorial Espasa. A novel set in the 60s.
Novelty. We review the latest titles from North American writers Kristin Hannah and Glenn Cooper, who have new books on the market.
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 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. 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 are one of the most literary animals to be found. As real protagonists or figurative concepts they are always a good claim.