Lo prohibido (The forbidden): a new voice, a new genre
I'm delighted to recommend in this week's blog a love story like this one, as it truly has all the ingredients of a classic romance novel: a girl with a handsome, rich, and charming boyfriend falls in love with a [...]
Honoring Montserrat’s millennium with Les torres del cel (The towers of the sky)
We're starting a new blog season after the summer break with a novel that holds a special place in my heart for many reasons: The towers of the sky, (original title: “Les torres del cel”) by Coia Valls. Today marks [...]
Bruno is going on holiday and we are going with him
This week Bruno has not come to the office to leave us his weekly recommended reading because he is packing his bags. He will be taking a well-deserved rest and we, at the agency, have decided to go away with [...]
Life in a teacup: the soul of objects
Some say that objects have a soul. Their existence, so different from that of human beings, guided by use and silence, often marks us in an irreversible way. They accompany us throughout our lives, beautifying our days, reminding us of [...]
El cor del balneari, the Néstor Luján Novel History Prize
This week I recommend the Néstor Luján Novel History Prize, which is a sure bet for this summer. Teresa Sagrera is already a veteran author, who masters her job with historical accuracy. With this prize, she acquired the recognition she [...]
Death, love and power struggles in the iron valley
This week, I'm thrilled to recommend Ane Odriozola's novel, “The Iron Valley” (original title: El valle del hierro). A novel that spontaneously fell into my hands, and just from its introduction, I knew I would like it and that it [...]
The golden 1000 days, a bonus track for a healthy life
What if someone told you, before your baby was born, that you have the power to ensure they lead a healthy life? As a mother, I can confidently say I would do everything in my power, especially if someone assured [...]
The crime novel of the summer, a new realease of Marcela Wolfskin
This Thursday, I continue to recommend novels that are perfect for summer reading. In fact, those by the already honoured author Susana Rodríguez Lezaún are enjoyable year-round, but they are particularly suited for summer —the type you finish in two [...]
Wine and mystery, the perfect duo
Many new releases came out in March, and we saved a few to recommend just before summer vacation, believing they're ideal for packing in your suitcase. Pepe Müller's debut novel is a historical thriller set in the world of wine. [...]
In the mood for a legal thriller?
Recently, during a meeting with friends my age, we talked about how there are no good legal thrillers anymore. There was a time when many were made, like “Entrapment”, “The Pelican brief” or “Absolute power”, almost all based on bestselling [...]