American author Stephen King is considered the undisputed master of horror, with as many published works as he has years on this Earth. But King is far from the only great horror author writing today, so here are some of the best horror books by writers far and wide. Essential Modern Horror Books Beyond the …
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Amsterdam is a beautiful city in so many ways. It’s as much a place of relaxation as it is of excitement. Art both modern and classical; iconic architecture, bridges, and canals. There’s so much to love. And as the cherry on top, there are also an awful lot of beautiful bookshops in Amsterdam! The Best …
The city of Delft is a wonderful historic place, rich in art and culture, located right at the edge of The Hague, political capital of The Netherlands. Delft is the place where William of Orange died (more on that below!) With so much art and history here, there are so many wonderful things to do …
The Hague’s city centre is a pleasure to explore. Its old streets are flooded with colour and charm. And those streets are populated with some of the cutest cafes in The Hague. One of the most charming aspects of life in The Hague, political capital of The Netherlands, is its healthy focus on social life. …
The Hague, capital of South Holland and seat of the country’s government, is a city overflowing with art and beauty. While the beach and pier and beautiful, and the food is delicious; while the people are friendly and the streets are peaceful, nothing beats a good bookshop. The Best Bookshops in The Hague The Hague …
Amsterdam is the biggest and most beloved city in The Netherlands — home to so much great food, art, and architecture (not to mention the wonderful bookshops). With great art comes great artists, which is why the tattoo artists in Amsterdam are some of the most imaginative and talented in all of Europe. The Finest …
Dutch literature has a great legacy behind it, but contemporary Dutch novels also stand out with their radical and political themes. When looking at modern European literature in translation, English language readers often celebrate novels from French and German, but Dutch has a habit of being overlooked. Must-Read Dutch Novels Here are some of the …
Manga is a medium that boasts a long and rich history of stellar sci-fi for readers of all ages. From Osamu Tezuka’s beloved Astro Boy to the pop culture-defining Akira, some of the best sci-fi ever written can be found in the world of manga. Essential Science Fiction Manga If you are a manga fan …
Sci-fi novels lend themselves particularly well to the audiobook format. The atmosphere that can be created so elegantly by a single voice in your head really enhances the sci-fi tropes of isolation, artificial intelligence, and discovery. This also means that sci-fi audiobooks are something of a double-edged sword. Unless they’re performed perfectly by the right …
When we think of fantasy books, a few ideas and images start popping off in our minds like fireworks: war, politics, magic, adventure. The best fantasy audiobooks are imbued with enough energy and bombast to carry those big ideas. We also think of length. Most fantasy books are of a pretty impressive length (the word …