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by Naomi There are a lot of books I read and enjoy, but I don’t feel like I have enough to say for it to qualify as a Book Review. I thought it would be fun to group books that have some things in common together, so that readers who are looking for something specific get some options. You can never have too many books on your TBR! In this round of mini-reviews, I have a witchy sapphic romance, a sapphic graphic novel and a sapphic space opera. The theme is – you guessed it! – lesbians in love.

The Apothecary Diaries (light novel and manga) Written by Natsu Hyuuga and illustrated by Touko Shino Set in a fictional country based on Imperial China during the Tang dynasty, and often referencing knowledge closer to the late Ming dynasty, the series follows Maomao, a young girl working as an apothecary in a red-light district, who was kidnapped and sold to the Imperial Palace as an indentured servant.

by Iris As you may have noticed, our website is currently down. This is due to the major outage at network provider Ziggo, which is causing problems for businesses especially. At the moment, we have no idea how long it will take for everything to be up and running again. Our modem will likely need to be replaced in order for this to be resolved, and that might take a while.

Amsterdam: The Making of a City 1980 – today by Marcel van Engelen Amsterdam in the late 1970s and early 1980s seemed to have lost its way. Scarred by decay, addiction, and widespread squatting, the city faced rising unemployment, an exodus of residents, and offices abandoning the historic center. Few would have predicted the transformation that was to follow. Within a decade, the tide had turned. Economic recovery opened the door to renewal.

by Naomi Books continue to be excellent source material, and the last few months of this year promise some very exciting adaptations! Below is just a selection of what you will soon be able to watch on the small or big screen. The Dog Stars by Peter Heller Based on Peter Heller’s book by the same name, The Dog Stars follows Hig, who somehow survived a flu pandemic that killed everyone he knows.

by Sophie The American Women’s Club of Amsterdam (AWCA) is a vibrant and diverse group of over 300 women, ranging from newcomers to long-time residents of the Netherlands. They embrace life abroad while staying true to their American roots, and strengthen the bond between the Netherlands and the United States through public outreach, activities, and cultural events.

by Sophie The John Adams Institute (JAI) in Amsterdam has another mouth-watering line-up of speakers this fall, and we are thrilled to be able to share them with you. Be prepared to have your minds broadened and engaged in matters political, social, and spiritual! The transatlantic alliance was built on a simple premise: shared power depends on shared trust. Today, both are under strain.

The Summer War by Naomi Novik Celia discovered her talent for magic on the day her beloved oldest brother, Argent, left home. Furious at him for abandoning her in a war-torn land, she lashed out, not realizing her childish, angry words would become imbued with the power of prophecy, dooming him to a life without love. While Argent wanders the world, forced to seek only fame and glory instead of the love and belonging he truly desires, Celia attempts to undo the curse she placed on him.

By Lília With the new Pride and Prejudice film coming to Netflix later this year, the story keeps popping up in my mind, reminding me of all the fan fiction I’ve read – not as many as I’d have liked! – and the one series I really enjoyed. If you love this book and are interested in reading some fan fiction, this is certainly one of the best of the bunch and I highly recommend it.

By Damla and Sophie What a sunny summery summer it’s been so far! We hope you are all enjoying either some time off, or else the relaxed atmosphere that comes with most everyone being on vacation can bring. Still, the start of school is looming, so for all you students and teachers, enjoy these last few weeks. – Awards! The literary award season is still in full swing. The biggest buzz of course comes from the Booker Prize, who recently announced their longlist for this year.