Dear readers out there,
While our stores stay closed, our entire team is busy behind the scenes and continue to do what we do best. Your reading needs are essential to us so please find us on abc.nl, send us an email or give us a call during store hours.
We offer Free Shipping for orders over €20 within the Netherlands and for all 65+ customers who have an ABC Gold Card.
Please be aware that there are delays with PostNL which we cannot influence. In order to avoid waiting times, we deliver by bike in our local areas in Amsterdam and in The Hague.
Missing the personal touch while shopping online? Have a look at our ABC Booklover Box, a surprise box curated by our book experts. We have recently added an option to order a magazine box!
Everyone at The American Book Center is passionate about books, knowledge and spreading ideas and we love to share this passion with you!
Wherever you are - whatever you do - keep reading,
your ABC staff |
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A motivated Amsterdam crew
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Lockdown bookselling in The Hague
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Curious to find out what ABC staff is reading? Check out our Favorite Reads 2020 on the ABC blog.
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Somehow, despite being almost 900 pages long, it grabs your attention and doesn’t let go.
Ailish, ABC The Hague
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This story is one I will remember for a long time to come.
Natalia, ABC Amsterdam
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A collection of Norse tales from the Viking era. Wonderful illustrations complete this great book.
Jitse, ABC Amsterdam
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Modern-day Western with action, humor, family, loss… basically life.
Martijn, ABC The Hague
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A highly recommended title for anyone looking to start their antiracism education.
Iris, ABC The Hague
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It made me laugh out loud. Give it as a gift to anyone you know who regularly interacts with men.
Jeroen, ABC The Hague
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Everything you need to know about what happens under your feet, on our planet and in the universe!
Klaartje, ABC Amsterdam
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This book was romantic and dark and it takes its time to learn the characters. I didn’t want to put it down.
Maria, ABC Amsterdam
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Colson Whitehead is an amazing writer. It’s a true page turner with a twist at the end I did not see coming.
Pleun, ABC Amsterdam
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If you are interested in climate change in the slightest this is a book you should read.
Tiemen, ABC Amsterdam
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Virtual Event: Book Chats @ the ABC Amsterdam
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Friday, Dec 18th 18:00
Virtually, via Zoom
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This monthly book club is dedicated to the fine art of slowing down, taking stock, and doing what we do best: talking about our favorite books. Like-minded booklovers from around the community gather - via Zoom! - to chat about a selected novel which has been making waves and capturing imaginations around the world.
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Virtual Event: ABC Open Mic - it's all about you!
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Friday, Jan 8th 18:00
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Open Mic is your chance to go public with your book, song or poem. Everyone is welcome! It is the perfect intimate setting for you to share your talents and express your creativity. Everyone gets their 5 minutes in the spotlight!
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Virtual Event: Book Chats
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Friday, Jan 15th 18:00
Virtually, via Zoom
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This monthly book club is dedicated to the fine art of slowing down, taking stock, and doing what we do best: talking about our favorite books. Like-minded booklovers from around the community gather - via Zoom! - to chat about a selected novel which has been making waves and capturing imaginations around the world.
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