In the shadow of the suffocating heat, it is time to announce the Planeta Comic news planned for September. From the US, a wonderful series will land Image. Is about Isola, an epic, fresh and visually spectacular fantasy. The spin off of Animosity, one of the main headers of Aftershock. The last volume of the odyssey of the Paper Girls will put the final boche to your adventures. Star wars will provide staples of the current series.

The Graphic Novel will be represented by The Mennulara. Simonetta Agnello Hornby's debut work, a great international success translated worldwide and edited by Tusquets, is adapted thanks to the clear and evocative outline of Massimo Fenati. Finally. Manga will be led by the mythical Captain tsubasa. The match of the Japanese team with the most volumes of Dragon Ball, Samurai 8, Octave, The sword of the immortal or Astro Boy.

Departures:

Captain Tsubasa departure: 8/25

· Departure USA / Star Wars / Graphic Novel: 8/9

Manga Departure: 9/22

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Thanks for reading and good summer! Take care of yourself! 🌼🏖

If you're a book lover like us — and you're reading this blog for a reason, right? Seguro— surely you know that there has never been a more faithful friend or more secure shelter than a book.

And in these days of uncertainty and not making plans because we do not know if we can carry them out … we have learned to value little things more, to value moments, to enjoy the company of those people who we take for granted will be there. Because we have learned that this is not reality.

If you want to express to your family how special they are to you, our proposal is clear: give books away. 📖✨

Because when we decide to give a book away we are not only giving a conglomerate of pages, letters and words. We are sharing with someone a worldview of the world, interpreted by literary characters that provide our brain with thousands of possibilities. But they can say a lot about us and our most intimate way of thinking. And sharing that connection is magical.

And what is the best complement for a book? Well, a special dedication, of course.

Some of the most sincere and most powerful words have been written in dedications of books, because it is something intimate, protected by the covers of the book and by the possibility that the person never reads those sentences … time to choose the right words to tell that person why we have loved that bit of history of Literature and not another, why for him and why now … Those words can accompany a person to the depths of his heart for longer than we think.

So in this post we introduce you 10 different styles of dedications depending on who is going to receive it, the type of dedication or the occasion. So you can convey everything you feel and want to say and you don't have to face the panic of the blank page. 😜

one. Dedication for lovers

No chocolates or anything. Conquering the stomach is easy, but getting to the intellect of the person you want to fall in love with or with whom you are in love is only a challenge for the most daring.

This is a very personal type of dedication and we would advise you to set aside recurring images and phrases of the type Without you I am nothing de Amaral … to give it an original and much more personal touch (which is what counts). If you give a book to someone you love, the book has a connection to both of you. Use it. For example: "Maybe the Odyssey that I lived when I missed the train that had to take me to our first date was not so long, but of course, it was just as hard. ”

2. Author's dedication

If a book is itself a fantastic gift, imagine what an illusion to receive it with the dedication made by the author himself! If you have the possibility of obtaining it, it is, without a doubt, the perfect gift.

You can try catching a writer's coveted lyrics at Book Fairs or Presentations. And we are sure that it will make you crush it melts. Let it not be said that you have not tried!

3. Dedication for occasional readers

It may be that your gift is addressed to someone who lives the passion for reading with a more leisurely intensity. In that case, the title or author of what you give them will tell you little or nothing about the reason for your selection. Here the best option can be to emphasize the interests that the person may have and that are in the book, so that they understand the reason for the gift. Something like "I know your passion for mysteries and how you love solving them, that's why I give you this crime novel… ”.

4. Dedication for the advanced reader

For those with whom you share a passion for literature. Here it may be interesting to focus our dedication on the reason for the gift rather than its justification. For example: "I hope this novel expands or destroys the horizons of your own world of Science fiction… ” or "Here goes the philosophical essay on aporophobia that was overlooked. I hope it will enrich you… ”.

In this case we can be as specific or convoluted (see the second dedication) as we want because, after all, we already know that this person has very specific interests and, with our gift, we are only fanning that bonfire that we already know that exists. And believe us, it is a very good thing that we have that level of knowledge of the other person. It could bring great things to us together.

5. Dedication in story

Maybe you also like to write. In that case, if you have a clear message and an interesting idea, you can dare with a dedication in which you explain a mini story that synthesizes everything you want to communicate.

Let's say, for example, you give a meditation book to a friend so they can learn to relax. Well, nothing better than creating a mini story where your friend is the protagonist and where you narrate a scene in which he enjoys complete stillness and inner peace. You will feel identified and relax before even reading it!

6. Poetic dedication

Similar to the story dedication, a poetic dedication can capture powerful images and metaphors to make the quote a literary "product" itself. In this case, unless you dare with your own poetry, you can search for a poem that has a close relationship with the theme or content of the book. For example, if we talk about literature, we could quote the great Pablo Neruda in a poem like this:

"So when the teeth of the literature   they tried to bite my honest heels, I passed, without knowing, singing with the wind towards the rainy warehouses of my childhood (...) "

Although if you are a real brave we encourage you to let your imagination run wild and write your own verses. They probably don't look like Neruda's but you can talk about more personal things, which have more meaning for both of you, and above all it will be much more valuable that you have put the personal effort to create something for that special person. You know what they say about "worth a try"? Well in this case, it's very worth it.

7. Dedication to launch hints

Exactly. How well are those books that serve as an excuse to throw hints or advice to friends or family.

And if you accompany it with a dedication that has just underlined the message (more than anything in case it has not been made clear), then better than better. Let's say someone you know doesn't cook very well. You could dedicate the following:I trust this book so you can carry out the most important mission of your life: not starve ourselves (that or let me cook). ”

Do not miss a sense of humor in this type of dedication. 😉

8. Direct dedication to the heart: memory

Ok, yes, we already know that this title may sound somewhat ambiguous and that with all the previous dedications we also wanted to win the heart of that special person. OKAY. But we will explain what is special about this type of dedication. It is no longer just about the dedication, but about the gift itself.

We will tell you with an example. Do you know those muffins you used to eat when they were little that they sold in the oven under your house and that on Sunday mornings your father would look for you to have breakfast together? And the great sensations that still come over the years as long as you accidentally smell a batch of freshly made cupcakes?

Well the same but with the books. If that person has ever told you that a book marked his childhood or that he read something that touched his heart at a certain point in his life … bringing that little piece of his life and his memory to the present is a gift in capital letters, which will make him See that you listen to what he tells you, that you look at the details, that you have bothered to look for that book so old that they do not even edit it anymore and that you have also put a dedication that has just made clear how special that person is for you.

For example: “So that when you reread the stories of this bunny, you would be the baby who jumped from puddle to puddle without caring what he should or shouldn't do. I would love to jump in puddles with you one day;) ”.

9. Short dedication

They say the good if short … And you know how the saying ends. If you don't have a clear idea about what to say or, on the contrary, you want to say too much, maybe cutting for the sane is the best option.

A dedication of a phrase is more than enough if your words encapsulate a good message. It is not easy, but the result is worth it.

An example could be: "May each page resist you in existence ” or "May this book be tender bread to bite loneliness. " And depending on the trust we have with that person, we can always add a more fun touch: "That this book is tender bread to bite loneliness … And if it is not, I let myself bite a little bit. Whatever it takes to bring out that smile. ”

10. A great dedication for a small reader

How important are the first contacts with literature and what a wonderful power they have when creating new readers.

So if you are going to give a book to a child who has just started in the literary universe, we recommend that you make a dedication that motivates him to continue reading and that he remembers fondly after a few years.

In these cases, something brief and special may be the best way to dedicate: “May this book be the first of the many lives and adventures that await you in the world of literature. ” Once that little reader grows up and remembers that his love for literature began with a gift that you gave him, you will know that it will have been worth any time you have invested in thinking of the best dedication for him.

And since we also love our readers very much, don't think you're going to leave this post without our dedication to you:

"Between rose and rose, your majesty choose"

Francisco de Quevedo

Why this one? Because it belongs to one of the Castilian classics and we believe that it reflects very well our purpose when it comes to talking about books, writing about books, breathing books. ♥

There are a thousand options out there for each of us. We just have to choose. And we are very lucky to have centuries of great literature. So we believe in love to first page.

For that reason and because the previous quote is not without humor, hehe. They say that Quevedo told the queen when he wanted to win a bet with his friends and should insult nothing more and nothing less than his royal persona. So he dedicated those words to him: "Between pink and pink, his majesty is-LAME. And is that the classics, the great stories that sometimes intimidate us a little … they are still real and human stories, with humor, stories that are waiting to be discovered by the reader of any time.

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Minotauro editions (Grupo Planeta) is pleased to announce the 4 finalist proposals of the XV edition of the Minotaur Award, benchmark in the sector of Fantasy, Terror and Science Fiction in Spanish. The novels selected for the 2020 edition are:

God's eye (Science fiction). In the year 2560, humanity has managed to spread over some eight thousand planets thanks to the anagravonic motors that allow the Inespace-Exespace jumps. The mission of Florence Schiaparelli, captain of the Banshee ship, is to obtain all the possible data on the black hole that she herself has baptized The Eye of God. But when the Banshee crew detects a body trapped in the Eye of God event horizon, Captain Schiaparelli will have to decide whether to risk getting caught themselves to save the other ship's crew.

Memory of the blue girl (Fantasy). Mel is a troubled teenager trying to channel his life into a new foster family. In the waiting room of a mental health unit he meets Beatriz, a girl who woke up overnight with completely blue hair. Little by little, Beatriz's secrets are revealed as the relationship between outcasts that Mel and she have built becomes a love story that will change Mel's life forever.

Symbiosis (Science fiction). At the end of the 20th century, Earth has established contact with the alien ilin race, a society of symbiotic beings that unite with a host through the brain and live sharing thoughts and food. The Ilin offer humanity a symbiosis between the two races that will be beneficial to both parties, but not all humans agree to be part of this new society.

Growing fears (Terror). Ana is a teenage girl who loves horror movies and Edgar Allan Poe's work. One day, he proposes to his friend Alba to play "The Man from the Crowd", a game inspired by Edgar Allan Poe's story that consists of defining people who pass by on the street and paying attention to someone who stands out especially. Ana detects a disturbing looking man dressed in dark, and they begin to follow in his footsteps. The girls will soon discover that the invocation of "The Man from the Crowd" always has consequences.

These 4 titles, unveiled during the Celsius de Avilés Festival, have been carefully chosen from among 449 manuscripts from different countries, mainly Spain, Mexico, Argentina, Chile and Colombia. Also from Brazil, Costa Rica, Cuba, Ecuador, Puerto Rico or the USA.

The jury in charge of the selection is made up of 5 independent members with a proven CV. Is about Laura Fernandez (journalist from The country and writer), Sofia Rhei (writer), Blanca Rodríguez (President of the Spanish Science Fiction Association), Pablo Tebar (writer and screenwriter, 2017 Minotauro Award) and Roberto Jiménez (journalist from the Xataka technology portal).

The final result will not be long in coming. On September 9, during the award ceremony, the name of the winning novel will be revealed, which will receive 6,000 euros. The work will be published in October and will be officially presented during the Sitges International Film Festival.

The Minotaur Prize has been one of the publisher's highlights since 2004 and has become a cultural catalyst for genre literature. Previous titles that were raised with this recognition were Snow on Mars (Pablo Tébar), Those who dream (Elio Quiroga), Pantheon (Carlos Sisí) or Lords of Olympus (Javier Negrete), among other works of undeniable quality.

Consult previous winners of the MINOTAUR AWARD

If you are reading this post it is probably because you are a fan of not to go, criminal, detective investigations and of course you like to get to the bottom of cases … however complicated they are.

So we invite you to join us in celebrating the centenary of birth from Hercules Poirot. Out of Agatha Christie's literary imagination, Poirot is one of the most stunning private detectives. Perhaps you have read all his cases, but today you may discover some data that you do not even suspect of the Belgian detective with the best groomed mustache. Can you come with us?

Why we adore Poirot

Let's go with some data that give us an idea of ​​the dimension of this character: 33 novels, 50 short stories, taken to the cinema on 11 occasions – the first in 1931, the most recent in 2017 and with the face of Kenneth Branagh – with his Own 13-season television series.

There is no doubt that Detective Hercules Poirot has captured our attention and, along with the character of Miss Marple, is one of the great figures in the detective literature of the great Agatha Christie. The public was so fond of him that although in 1930 the author had grown tired of him and said he was "insufferable" or "self-centered," she continued to write about him because it was due to his readers and what the readers wanted was to Poirot.

And there are several factors that make Hercules very special: he is a cunning, persistent, extremely neat guy… So much so that in The murder of Roger Ackroyd They take him for a hairdresser, for his prim manners and his pristine mustache. Or as his adventure companion, the inseparable Hastings, would say, "a speck of dust would have caused him more pain than a gunshot wound."

His methods may not always be orthodox, but he always goes to the bottom of every case. For this reason, throughout his literary adventures, he does not hesitate to speak about relatives or ailments with witnesses to the cases, to win them over and obtain better information … Although these ailments and relatives do not always exist. We really know little about the true family of Poirot, except that he has a daughter named Judith, who appears in Curtain. Poirot's last case.

We do know that his dream is to retire to live a quiet life in the country and grow zucchini, something that, by the way, he gets to do in one of the books. In fact, he announces his imminent retirement in each case, but there is always something that makes him return to the ring. The adrenaline rush of research has you hooked, does that sound familiar to you, reader? 😜

Another curious fact is that some of the scenarios that appear in the novels are real (the crime scene in The Nasse House shrine it is actually the jetty for Agatha Christie's home in Greenway, Devon). Or that Poirot's own character is based on two fictional detectives of his time: Hercule Popeau —Born from the pen of Marie Belloc Lowndes— and Monsieur Poiret —Creation of Frank Howel Evans. In her memoirs Agatha Christie also cites as a great influence on her literature the work of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, who at the same time claimed to be marked by the very deductive characters that Edgar Allan Poe had put on paper.

And it is that a good gray cell excites us as much as the good one of Hercules Poirot! If you want to put yours to work and see if you are bolder than the murderer, we invite you to celebrate 100 years of the Belgian detective hunting these novels.

The Poirot novels that you cannot miss this summer

Murder on the Orient Express

The Orient Express departs once more for the exotic landscapes it encounters on its route from Istanbul to Calais. However, this time the trip will not go as placidly as usual: the train will be blocked by snow and the body of a murdered passenger will appear. Luckily, Poirot is also there and, thanks to his gray cells, he will be able to put together a laborious puzzle that sheds light on this complicated case.

And an extra anecdote: Agatha Christie conceived this plot after she herself took the Orient Express and the train was trapped by the snow, giving way to a night of discomfort and uncertainty. Then he would rent a hotel room at the foot of the tracks to put the finishing touch to the novel. Today that room is a small museum dedicated to the author.

Death on the Nile

A famous case that tests the extreme lucidity of Hercules Poirot. During a pleasant vacation in Egypt, Detective Hercules Poirot meets Linnet and Simon, some of his acquaintances who are on their honeymoon in the land of the Pharaohs.

The charm of such wonderful days is broken when one morning, during a cruise on the Nile, the beautiful Linnet appears shot dead in the head.

Eight cases of Poirot

Don't miss out on this excellent selection of intricate mysteries. The lifeless body of an heiress lies in a train car. A popular young man is stabbed at a costume ball. An elderly woman suspects that she is being poisoned. A prince fears for his reputation when his girlfriend is known to be involved in a murder. The corpse of a lonely man who lived in an old mansion rests in his room with a shot to the head.

These are just some of the cases the Belgian detective is facing. Who but Poirot could solve them?

Date with death

They all had reason to wish for his death. They are all suspicious.

During a delightful trip to the Middle East, among the ruins of Petra, the body of the matriarch of the powerful Boynton family appears. The small mark of a puncture on the wrist is the only proof that she has been killed.

Detective Hercules Poirot will have to face, once again, the challenge of solving a murder with more suspects than clues. And it is that many could wish for the death of the tyrannical Mrs. Boynton, possessor of a coveted fortune. Poirot, despite the complexity of the case, intends to find the murderer in less than twenty-four hours, thus initiating an investigation that will lead to the most unexpected outcome. Are you going to miss it?

Blood in the pool

Everyone is suspicious and at the same time a victim of love. What mystery awaits our detective this time? Lucy Angkatell invites Hercules Poirot to lunch. To play a prank on the Belgian detective, his guests pretend a murder by the pool. Unfortunately, the victim does not play a role. As he is dying and his blood runs to the water, John Christow utters one last word: "Henrietta." Amid the confusion of the incident, a gun sinks to the bottom of the pool.

This time Poirot faces a complex network of love relationships. The weight of suspicion falls on all the guests.

Tragedy in three acts

This will be one of the most puzzling cases in Poirot's career. Sir Charles Cartwright should have thought twice before inviting thirteen people to his home for dinner. For the evening ends with one of the guests dead after having eaten a cocktail in which no trace of poison is found.

So far, nothing that can surprise the Belgian detective. What is surprising to Poirot is that there is not a single reason that can explain the murder …

The murder of Roger Ackroyd

If there is a book that cannot be missing from this selection, it is The Murder of Roger Ackroyd, nothing more and nothing less than the book that launched Agatha Christie to fame.

Roger Ackroyd knows too much. He knows that the woman he loves poisoned her brutal first husband. She also suspects that someone has been blackmailing her. Now, tragically, he gets the news that he has killed himself with a drug overdose.

But the afternoon mail brings Roger one last fatal information, which may shed some light on the identity of the blackmailer. Unfortunately, before he can finish reading it, he is stabbed in the back to death. We are convinced that you are going to devour the crime novel that contains one of the greatest surprises of its genre. 😱

Five little pigs

The title of this novel can make us think of a sweet children's story, but nothing to do with the story it tells us. Sixteen years ago, Caroline Crale was convicted of murdering her husband, the painter Amyas Crale, when he was about to be abandoned by a younger woman. After dying in prison, Caroline left a letter to her five-year-old daughter, Carla, reaffirming her innocence. Now Carla knows that she needs the help of the best detective in the world to return to the past and find the true murderer, thus honoring the memory of her mother.

Five suspects. Five people with a solid alibi. One of them lies.

More cases for Hercules Poirot

There are many reasons that can push someone to commit a murder: greed, jealousy, tension, ambition, desire to vendetta… Hercules Poirot will face all of them and try not to be fooled by his cunning opponents. Will he be able to find out the truth in each of these cases?

And we are convinced that there can be no better tribute to the figure of the great detective created by Agatha Christie than to reread his great works and immerse ourselves in the challenges he poses for our gray mass.

We will mess up our mustaches, while we read, so that the neatness of this Belgian detective – who is not French, as Poirot emphasizes whenever someone is wrong – continues to accompany us another 100 years.

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