ABC Blog
The Himalayan Salt Lamps have arrived! These beautiful stones of original Himalayan salt are probably best known for their power to cleanse the air in your home. “How do they do this?” you might ask. “It’s just a clump of orange salt.” Well, this particular piece of salt attracts water molecules from the surrounding environment, then absorbs those molecules, including their contaminants, like pollen, dust, or cigarette smoke. As the …
Until the end of August we have a very special deal for all CJP card holders: 10% discount AND and an extra € 2.50 off two of the most hotly anticipated titles of the moment! The Upside of Unrequited is Becky Albertalli’s second book, after the much-loved Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda. This book promises more YA love, humor, and kooky characters. It will go on sale in the second …
The world is in turmoil! An epidemic is spreading! Four different diseases are ruining the world! It’s up to us, a group of brave scientists, researchers, medics and all kinds of other awesome people, to save the world! Pandemic Legacy was voted Best Board game by pretty much everybody last year, and four intrepid ABC colleagues (Tiemen, Steven, Max and Sywert) have taken it upon themselves to contain the epidemic …
Update 1.3.2017: The shortlist has been announced! Are you one of the 10 nominated authors? Or do you want to read the stories so you can cast an informed vote between 5 and 12 March? Then click here to read them all (scroll down a bit, and please note that some stories are in English, some in Dutch). Thank you to the fabulous jury members Heidi van der Vloet, Rochita …
Et voilà, YOUR Favorite Reads of 2016! What a fabulous, eclectic mix of books you’ve all sent in! My to-read list has grown by a meter. Again. It always does when this blog post is due up. Thank you all …