The RAE started the year incorporating new words
The RAE started the year incorporating new words, which may or may not be to our liking, but the fact is that you can already see them written out there ...
The RAE started the year incorporating new words, which may or may not be to our liking, but the fact is that you can already see them written out there ...
These 5 great writers forgotten by the world confirm those many masterpieces lost in time.
According to data from the ISBN Agency, in 2014, the last year for which there are records, in Spain ...
Fall in love with a person who reads and discovers the wonderful world of literature with him or with her. There is nothing better than sharing readings.
Today's article takes us to briefly review the life and work of the great Isaac Asimov since he was born on this day in Petrovichi, Russia.
2017 arrives, new purposes and opportunities. If you are thinking of developing your literary side, do not miss what Aula de Escritores offers.
If you no longer remember the Literature classes of the institute, here we refresh your memory a bit: Stylistic Resources in Literature.
The fifth installment of the Millenium saga or the new by Dan Brown are some of the proposals included in these 7 books that we will read in 2017.
In this article we wanted to remember the Uruguayan author Horacio Quiroga, who wrote this decalogue of the perfect storyteller. Did you know him?
What do you think of these editorial news as gift ideas? Do we suggest it to Santa Claus or do we ask Los Reyes Magos?
This is the decalogue of the good writer that I wrote a few years ago when he wrote for me more often. I keep thinking the same. Do you agree?
This journey around the world in 10 poems takes us through the exotic night of India and to the sea that Dickinson longed to discover.
We present a compilation of the best outstanding biographies that any fan of the fourth art should read.
As we are almost at Christmas and we know that there are many of you who are writing the letter to the Magi, here we come to help you with these 5 gifts.
Find in this post some ideas if you are thinking of giving children's books this Christmas. There are books that every child should read.
The relationship between Fidel Castro and Cuban literature of the last sixty years highlights aspects such as exile, the diaspora or repression.
In this article we bring you 10 phrases written or said by 10 different writers on the most popular topic in a large number of books: love.
In this article we are going to give you some curious facts about certain writers. This time they are Jules Verne or Shakespeare, among others.
The relationship between Gabriel García Márquez and the color yellow is mysterious, we could say even superstitious. . . but also magical.
This article, with its original source on the Papel en Blanco website, brings us some curiosities and unknown data from the world of Literature. Did you know them?
Dante or Allende are two of the writers behind some of these 8 books written in exile that have become a reflection of a life that would never return.
If you like to taste a good wine accompanied by a good read, now you can do both through a single format: Librottiglia.
Do you recognize some of these literary fragments and / or characters? We are back with one of our literary games! Encourage you to participate.
Tomorrow, on the way to work, choose to take a look at one of these 7 stories to read in the duration of a journey on public transport.
Musician, poet, writer, according to his sons a good father, and to us, at first glance, he seemed an endearing person: Tribute to Leonard Cohen.
I have wanted to capture some of my timeless literary texts: some for their brilliance, others for being timeless classics, others for their beauty.
Incomprehensibly, a painting related to Harry Potter has appeared in Vigo on a megalithic dolmen more than 4.000 years old.
These 6 unknown literary genres range from a booming climate-fiction to the eastern version of the famous magical realism.
Extra motivation to encourage children to read. Today, our children and students read little, with this short film you will encourage reading.
In this article we collect some of the reactions to the Nobel Prize for Literature, Bob Dylan. Some are from famous people, others from well-known tweeters.
Dolores Redondo and Marcos Chicot Álvarez become the respective winner and finalist of the 2016 Planeta Award, held last night in Barcelona.
If you are writing your next novel and need extra inspiration, here are these literary texts that inspire you.
For a few days we can find free books in the Plaza de España, in Seville.
According to the latest study by the Sociological Research Center (CIS), 36% of Spaniards do not read books.
It was a woman who built the world's first library almost a thousand years after that of Alexandria.
In these websites and applications you can download books legally. You will find them both free and paid. You choose!
Discover the editorial news that will be published throughout the last week of September, from the 26th to the 30th.
Discover the most anticipated film adaptations that will be released in September, October and November 2016.
The book "Hearts in Atlantis" by Stephen King is composed of two novels and 3 stories and an adaptation of the title story will be made.
Have you read any of these books? What do you think of their titles?
The book written by Ed Falco does not expand the story of "The Godfather" takes us to how the Corleone family rises to the top of the Italian mafia.
From Actualidad Literatura we show some ideal contemporary books to add to the teachers' compulsory reading lists.
One of Pope Francis' hobbies is reading. Find out here which are his favorite books and authors. It may surprise you!
A retailer has marked the publication date of The Winds of Winter on Amazon France, although it is not known if the information is reliable.
The BookTrust project appears with the aim of finding good children's literature books in different languages and translating them into English.
If you've ever wondered which "celebrities" were born on the same day as you, you might also be interested in knowing about these writers.
An Alabama library has decided to abide by strict rules, including the possibility of going to jail.
Surely in your personal library you have certain books to which you have a special affection. Tell me, what 5 books would you save from an environmental disaster?
In 1970, but on a day like today, François Mauriac, Nobel Prize winner, died in 1952. This French author born…
A London special agent decides to start the "Give a Book" project in which a book is provided to people in custody.
Both those of us who have read some or all of the JK Rowling books in the Harry Potter saga as well as the ...
Belgian teacher Aveline Gregoire has started a Facebook group whose goal is to emulate Pokémon Go by hunting books instead of Japanese monsters.
Around the world, we can find countless hotels and all kinds of accommodation with different themes: gastronomy, sports, well-being and ...
Wild Cards, a series written, among other authors, by George RR Martin, announces its next television adaptation. Superheroes in the real world.
The editors of George RR. Martin say they do not know anything about the publication of Winds of Winter, the sixth installment of the saga.
The first magazine written entirely by robots appears. It is Curated AI and its motto is "A magazine written by machines, for people"
He has just started a £ 100.000 project with the aim of restoring the school where all the Brontë sisters worked as teachers.
We present you 25 quotes from women writers. Which is your favorite?
In this blog, there have already been several occasions in which we have offered you dozens of reasons to read ...
On this day like today, July 21, specifically in the year 1899, Ernest Hemingway was born, a famous American writer and Prize ...
Only those of us who love to read understand the value of being given, for example, a simple lantern of ...
Rumor has been shown that the last two books in the A Song of Ice and Fire series, written by George RR Martin, will come out simultaneously.
Find out why the Dursleys hated little Harry Potter so much. In Actualidad Literatura we tell you the story from the beginning.
Discover the differences between the new book categories: Young Adult Literature (YA) and New Adult Literature (NA)
Gijón celebrates the latest edition of La Semana Negra, the largest open-air festival in Europe and a meeting point for lovers of crime fiction.
The latest CIS report indicates that Spaniards do not have the habit of reading a book a year, at least for 40% of Spaniards ...
A study from the University of Vermont confirms the 6 narrative arcs of Western literature.
Today we can find on the internet different websites for social networks of all kinds: photography, contacts, work, etc ... The ...
Fantastic literature lovers have a new appointment: the Niebla literary festival that the city of Salamanca will inaugurate on September 30.
A few days ago I wrote an opinion article in which I counted the obstacles that a writer had not only ...
Discover the meaning of Bibliomancy, the art of guessing the future using books. In Actualidad Literature we describe how it works.
Hit Refresh is the title of the future book by Satya Nadella, the CEO of Microsoft. The book will not be a simple biography but wants to go further ...
Few writers could say that they live solely on their writing. Did you know that in Spain, Belén Esteban sells more books than Vargas Llosa?
The RAE wants to put an end to the misuse of the male and female gender, using both indiscriminately.
Brexit has been positive and the United Kingdom will exit the European Union, but what is the short-term future of the country's bookstores and libraries?
Having more libraries on the beaches could not only depend on the government, but also on the very people who love literature.
Several are speculating about what will happen if Barnes & Noble closes. Here we collect the idea although it is unlikely to happen ...
When writing a book, special emphasis is placed above all on what is the plot of it, on ...
These books on yoga include stories, techniques and some science for skeptics and lovers of this ancient discipline that emerged in India.
If we carefully analyze a book that we liked and found it really good, some of ...
Thanks to this literary tag: What book would you give to ...? You will be able to know which books I would recommend to give away and which I would give myself at the moment.
In this article we remember thanks to great writers and other artists why we read and enjoy a good book so much.
A library of 16 thousand books for only 33 inhabitants is the latest initiative of the town of Quintanalara, in Burgos.
In this article you will read the pros and cons of e-book vs Paper book. And which one do you prefer?
These favorite books of famous writers confirm the constant need to read and be inspired by other great authors.
The differences between Disney movies and the books they are inspired by range from the ending of The Little Mermaid to the absence of Anna and Elsa.
These are some of the things you should know if you want to publish your book on Amazon.
These are some of the places that enhance your creativity as a writer. We also give you some tips to avoid blockages.
Once we finish our book, the ideal would be to have a good professional who dedicates himself body and soul ...
These 12 samples of street art inspired by literature include the best version of Poe's "Black Cat" or Kafka's famous cockroaches.
It turns out that on some occasions, the main role of certain books does not fall on the role of a main character ...
The author of Jane Eyre was born on April 21, 1816, still without guessing that her work would become one of the great references in feminist literature.
In this article we are going to give you a series of tips to self-publish your book without causing too much stress for you.
If there is a literary article that arouses as many passions as hatreds among the most intellectual readers, it is this one of the ...
James Philips returns a book to the library after 49 years and tells us the story behind this.
From Anne Frank to Sylvia Plath, these 30 quotes from literature will invite you to open your eyes to a world of which a book is always the best witness.
The city and the dogs or The Goat Festival are just some of the most notorious works of the Nobel Prize.
Second Chance is a new book by Robert Kiyosaki where he analyzes the harmful elements of current capitalism to improve it ...
Extremadura author Javier Cercas has won the China Taofen Prize for his novel "El impostor".
The little ones are also in luck with the amount of resources we have today thanks to ...
The literary works of Murakami or Twain feed the charm of these 8 illustrations inspired by literary works.
Years ago I spent a little more time of my days listening to audiobooks ... Currently I don't do it that much and ...
Ray Bradbury was born in 1920 in Illinois, and passed away in 2012 in Los Angeles (California). He is a well-known writer on ...
Italo Calvino was born in a city in Havana (Cuba) called Santiago de Compostela de Las Vegas, specifically on 15 ...
Discover these useful tips to keep your books pristine
These literary characters that existed in real life confirm an inspiration based on the same environment or life of the author himself.
Discover the 100 best books in history according to the Norwegian Book Club. Are they part of your private library of the most recommended books?
You are a writer? Read Roberto Bolaño's 12 tips for anyone who wants to write stories.
Reading a good book is always exciting, not only reassuring and enjoyable, but for many it is ...
These great villains of literature range from vengeful wizards to urban assassins, essential characters in our favorite works.
Emma Watson, the actress who grew up playing Hermione in the Harry Potter saga has left us her particular ...
Among the approximately 200 letters that exist from this prolific writer, we have rescued this Letter from Jane Austen to her sister Cassandra.
Revealing letter from George Orwell explaining the reason for his work "1984". This letter was written 3 years before he began to write his magnificent work.
The best-selling books this Christmas 2015 in countries such as France, Spain, Mexico, Colombia, USA, Germany, Argentina, Brazil, United Kingdom or Portugal.
Compilation of insults between well-known writers, among which are Bukowski, Borges or Bolaño.
International literary contests for the month of December in which you still have time to participate. Good luck!
And like every beginning of the month we bring you the national literary contests for the month of December. Check the closing date and participate!
What book was published the year of your birth? Aren't you curious? If so, don't stop reading this article.
Charles Bukowski Vs Milan Kundera: one of literary phrases and quotes from these two great geniuses of world literature.
If you always wanted to write but never got serious, this workshop "Start your novel" in Portal del Escrito can be very helpful.
Editing and writing courses at Escuela Cursiva: with well-known teacher-writers and under the Penguin Random House publishing house.
The art of reading well is more complicated than it seems; it is not enough to say word after word and turn the pages of a book.
Literary game (I): Could you tell me which book each of these fragments belongs to? 10 fragments, 10 books. You dare?
A little over two months ago, specifically on July 7, I published an article that reached a whopping number ...
If you are a fan of fantastic sagas and you "die" literarily from addictive readings, the trilogy "The Sermon on Fire", by Francesca Haig, will enchant you.
Expotaku Tarragona 2015.
Tuuu Librería is a solidarity bookstore that has several establishments in Madrid where each one pays for the books what they want.
The digital reading platform 24symbols recently shared a list of 10 book recommendations to read this summer. Discover them!
One of literary quotes: famous phrases and quotes seen in well-known books. Do they sound familiar to you?
Recommended reading for this summer 2015: Put your book in your backpack when you go to the beach or the pool and in addition to relaxing, read!
These are the 19 actors in possession of a statuette of the Hollywood Academy Awards who have worked on an adaptation of a Marvel comic.
In August 2016, and after the premiere of 'Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice' a few months earlier, the film 'Suicide Squad' will hit theaters.
Nubico, one of the reference platforms for digital reading under the subscription model, coinciding with the holiday ...
Do you recognize this quote? "A mind needs books like a sword from a whetstone, to keep its edge. That is why I read so much."
We leave you with a list of sites to download books for free. There are 30 different websites, where you will surely find the ebook you need.
The benefits of creative writing are many. Here we tell you some of them.
We bring you three international literary competitions in May. Find out how to participate here and good luck!
National literary competitions in May in which you can participate. Hurry up! They haven't closed yet.
Great phrases from books that help you reflect on what they say. What do you think?
What book would you give to ...? To all those dear people who are as lovers of reading as you: partner, friends, parents, ...
Books to read in a few hours: they are so addictive and short that you will drink them ...
Today we remember Pablo Neruda with this endearing article. Where are you Chilean? I miss you!
We recommend 5 books to read at Easter. Enjoy these days of well-deserved rest.
A television program has produced a list with 43 words that have been invented and created by recognized and important writers such as Tolkien or Moro
Movies based on comics, specifically those by Marvel, have garnered a large number of nominations at the 2015 Saturn Awards.
Literature 'made in Andalusia' is an opinion piece, ironic and sarcastic, where many Andalusian writers are remembered.
The phenomenon of television series is living its golden age, taking this into account we recommend a book to read if you liked the television series ...
What is for you to read? Let us know in the comments and we will discuss it.
Throughout 2014, great titles have been released. What have been the best books or, at least, the most read and best valued?
Today we analyze in Actualidad Literatura the curious success of the book "Destroza este diario" by Keri Smith.
What book do I give this Christmas? Doubts assail you but here are some solutions.
In this article you can enjoy the interview that Ana Patricia Moya, director and creator of the Greenland Magazine, gave us.
Today's article is aimed at the little ones and their parents: Children's Literature on Children's Day.
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.
If you're always complaining about a lack of time to read, here are five short readings for a weekend. You ran out of excuses!
Criticism of Walt Disney stories: opinion piece, for a better future and education. Without sexism and without classism.
If you think that there are no important distinctions between good and bad literature and what matters is the personal taste of each one, this is your article.
"Lecturas para el verano" is an article where we recommend some books with which you can enjoy these upcoming holidays.
10 highly recommended books to be the only ones to have. Can you tell me which ones are yours? I would like to know.
What did the literature of Romanticism leave us in Spain? Are these types of classics with a romantic side still being sold?
Thanks to his time on OT and other programs, Risto Mejide has become a character that is practically a brand, with unforgettable characteristics, typical of a brand that remains engraved in one's head. Or if not, ask one of the contestants who is the victim of one of their annoying criticisms.
Today something very beast has happened to me is the new novel by Daniel Estorach Martín. A story of urban superheroes.
From this literature blog I have tried in some posts, to treat the comic as part of literature. In some…
I don't know if I'll be right, but after looking at the past of the great Spanish writers and ...
Martín Cristal seems to perfectly comply with the canons of the well-known theory that holds that every good writer is undoubtedly a good reader first.
Yesterday ended a meeting between a large number of writers, whose objective was to choose the ten best Bolivian novels ...
That all this happened with a book like 1984 is still a funny irony.
Isn't it fabulous, never better said, that a finished, round literary work is so short that it serves as the title for a text about itself?
Neither tinto de verano, nor beers on the terraces. The star drink of the summer, during the Golden Age, was the lodge, a soft drink.
Raffaella Salierno coordinates the Committee of Incarcerated Writers of the PEN Català, the Catalan section of the International PEN
Something that caught my attention was coming across the correspondence between James Joyce and his wife Nora Barnacle….
An unspeakable writer for his talent, for his magnanimous charm placed in the use of the verb, William Faulkner. And here…
In these days, in these times that invade us, that surround us, that understand us, literature has given a ...
Lev Nikolayevich Tolstoi, or Leon Tolstoi as he is better known, was born on September 9, 1928, and passed away ...
A figure whose poetry has surpassed both speech and silence. A woman who has made meat in ...
“In this way, I learned to face each less good experience as a new learning that allows us, immediately, to do…
The film premiere of the film is the excuse we use today to talk about the book in which…
Juan Carlos Onetti was born on July 1, 1909 in Montevideo. His father was called Carlos Onetti and his ...
John Updike was born in Pennsylvania, United States in 1932. If you had to describe his work with a phrase you would say ...
The issue of manga publishers in Spain is sparking, there are already several that have joined ...
Neither more nor less than Naruto Uzumaki, if Dragon Ball caused a sensation and was the reference manga in the decade ...