Monthly Archives: April 2011

In Memoriam Ernesto Sabato

Posted on 30/04/2011 by

Argentinian writer Ernesto Sabato died today age 99 at his home in the outskirts of Buenos Aires, where he was held for years due to health problems. From The Independent yesterday: In the year of its author’s 100th birthday, an … Continue reading →

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2011 Reading Challenges – Update.

Posted on 30/04/2011 by

In a rush of insanity, only temporary, I trust, I decided to participate almost in every 2011 Reading Challenge. I’m not sure I’ll be able to complete any, but anyway it’s fun to participate. Here is my progress for the … Continue reading →

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Nadie ama a un policía de Guillermo Orsi

Posted on 29/04/2011 by

This post is bilingual; scroll down for the English-language version Almuzara, 2007. 368 páginas. ISBN: 978-84-96710-82-5. Acabo de leer Nadie ama a un policía. Agradezco a Maxine en su blog Petrona este descubrimiento. En este libro Guillermo Orsi (Buenos Aires, … Continue reading →

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The Leopard by Jo Nesbo

Posted on 28/04/2011 by

Esta entrada es bilingüe, para ver la versión española desplazarse por la pantalla hacia abajo Translated from the Norwegian by Don Bartlett, 2011. First published with the title Panserhjerte in 2009. Harvill Secker 2011. 624 pages. ISBN: 978-1-848-55400-1 (hardback). The … Continue reading →

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Reto 2011 “No acumules, ¡¡Lée!!”

Posted on 26/04/2011 by

This post is bilingual; scroll down for the English-language version He encontrado este interesante desafío en Internet. Las reglas son simples, antes de comprar otro libro, haga una lista con seis de su estantería que tenga por leer y léalos. … Continue reading →

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La Noche de los Libros / The Night of the Books

Posted on 24/04/2011 by

World Book and Copyright Day was designated by UNESCO as a worldwide celebration of books and reading, and is marked in over 100 countries around the globe. The origins of the day come from Catalonia, where roses and books were … Continue reading →

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La cocina mediteránea de Lourdes March (Alianza, 2008)

Posted on 23/04/2011 by

My suggestion today for Book and Rose Day. Bon appétit! Through centuries of history, the countries bordering the Mediterranean have created forms of culture, art and ordinary life, ties that have lasted well into the roots of their kitchens. Lourdes … Continue reading →

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Books and Roses

Posted on 23/04/2011 by

As the tradition states, today, 23 April, Catalonia celebrates St George’s Day (La Diada de Sant Jordi). A rose is given as a gift for each book sold. See also St George’s Day at Wikipedia. I just love this tradition.

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In Madrid these days, try something different

Posted on 23/04/2011 by

After all the Mediterranean cuisine is not at odds with crime fiction and the restaurant Ventorrillo Murciano, offers high quality rice from the Region of Murcia in Madrid. The rice with rabbit and snails and the rice with cod-fish and … Continue reading →

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No mires atrás (La ragazza del lago, 2007) película de Andrea Molaioli (2)

Posted on 23/04/2011 by

This post is bilingual; scroll down for the English-language version Begoña y yo fuimos ayer a ver a No mires atrás (La ragazza del lago, 2007), la ópera prima del director italiano Andrea Molaioli, escrita por Sandro Pertaglia y Andrea … Continue reading →

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