Dunkirk to Belsen – John Sadler

The memoirs of several soldiers, the letters of several leading officers, speeches of highly ranked persons and even songs sang while marching; are all described in this extraordinary memoirfull book about World War II. The story is in particular following the Durham Light Infantry. So very detailed! Enjoy reading! Loves from Sophie… Read More Dunkirk to Belsen – John Sadler

The Road to Van Eyck

Back in January 2013 I visited the museum Boijmans van Beuningen, located in Rotterdam. It is a beautiful museum with different exhibitions. They’ve got now a Design Collection that will be exhibited till the end of 2014. This blog post was back in May 2013 written on my own Google Sites and Blogger.com website and is… Read More The Road to Van Eyck

YouTube | Lindsey Stirling – Beauty and The Beast

Today I discovered this beautiful music video on YouTube from Lindsey Stirling. The new film of Beauty and The Beast with Emma Watson as Belle and Dan Stevens as The Beast, had its première the 23rd of February in London. It will be further released in cinemas on March 16, 2017 (Eastern Europe), March 17,… Read More YouTube | Lindsey Stirling – Beauty and The Beast

Atlas Maior – Belgica Foederata

Today I have visited a small exhibition in the National Library of The Netherlands. Wonderful books are exhibited there, accompanied with information. Nice little lessons about books in The Netherlands. The ‘Atlas Maior’ is the largest atlas ever made. In Dutch more than 9 volumes, Latin 11 volumes, French 12 volumes, German 10 volumes and Spanish… Read More Atlas Maior – Belgica Foederata

Boekenfestijn 2016

Yester I have been to the ‘Boekenfestijn 2016’ in Utrecht. Boekenfestijn (‘Book festival’ in English) is a big book market of the ‘Stichting CPNB’ (corporate propaganda foundation of the Dutch book). Lots and lots of new books and classics are available and you can buy them for a good price. The book festival lasts for… Read More Boekenfestijn 2016

Witse | Eternal Love – Bob van Laerhoven

My book review of “Witse | Eternal Love” written by Bob van Laerhoven Title: Witse | Eternal Love Author: Bob van Laerhoven Genre: Crime / Thriller ISBN: 9789089241153 NUR: 331 Publisher:  Houtekiet – Linkeroever Uitgevers nv, Antwerp Year 1st edition & read edition: 2009 Year read: 2016 Original title & language: Witse | Eeuwige liefde [NL] Read language: Dutch Pages: 139 Places: Brussels / Halle… Read More Witse | Eternal Love – Bob van Laerhoven

Witse | Doubles – Max Moragie

My book review of “Witse – Doubles” written by Max Moragie Title: Witse – Doubles Author: Max Moragie Genre: Crime / Detective / Thriller ISBN: 9789089241580 NUR: 331 – Detective Publisher: Houtekiet Year 1st edition & read edition: 2011 Year read: 2016 Original title & language: Witse | Dubbelspel [NL] Read language: Dutch Pages: 169 Places: Antwerpen / Brasschaat / Breda / Brussel / Halle / Leuven… Read More Witse | Doubles – Max Moragie

Witse | The Dutch Connection – Guido Eekhout

My book review of “Witse | The Dutch Connection” written by Title: Witse | The Dutch Connection Author: Guido Eekhout Genre: Crime / Thriller ISBN: 978-90-892-4245-7 NUR: 331 – Detective Publisher: Houtekiet, Antwerpen Year 1st edition & read edition: 2013, 1st edition Year read: 2016 Original title & language: Witse | De Nederlandse connectie Read language: Dutch Pages: 246 Places: Brussels / Halle Rating: 4 / 5… Read More Witse | The Dutch Connection – Guido Eekhout

The ABC Murders – Agatha Christie

My book review of “The ABC Murders” written by Agatha Christie Title: The ABC Murders Author: Agatha Christie Genre: Mystery / Thriller Series: Hercule Poirot #13  ISBN: 978-90-4882-251-5 NUR: 331 – Detective Publisher: Pantheon Klassiek / Dutch Media Books B.V. Year 1st edition & read edition: 1935 – 2014 Year read: 2016 Original language: English Read language: Dutch Pages: 216 Places: Andover / Bexhill / Churston / Combeside… Read More The ABC Murders – Agatha Christie