Summer is a time when we read more. We even have books that we can take with us to the beach, the countryside, or to the bar at the beach. We are able to listen to several literary characters explain the phenomenon and give us some suggestions for how to enjoy a great story under the sun. Bicycles are not only for summer, nor are they ideal books for the beach. The titles we choose to read in July or August will depend on our tastes. There are many ways to relax and read. These are your suggestions.
John Casamayor. Foam Pages Editor
Juan Casamayor, the head of Paginas de Espuma, says that while we claim we don’t have the time to read at this fast pace of life, it is false. The edition is another issue. Although the news tap is open, it is reduced dramatically in July and August. For the centenary celebration of his execution in Russia in July, his editorial broke the unwritten rule by publishing diaries and letters concerning the Romanov royal families. “In all cases, and generally, the publications from this period are flexible, entertaining, and mere leisure reading.
The commercial ‘non-plus ultra’ of every season is the Madrid Book Fair. Although the presentations are rare after the celebration, the public’s interest does not usually decrease. He explains that there has been a sustained increase in sales during these months. Casamayor finds that there is an ardent fan who uses these dates to purchase multiple books and then reads everything he missed during the year. <>.
The pandemic has impacted customs in some cases in a positive manner. She congratulates her self on the fact that “reading levels have increased.” The publisher acknowledges that the media play an important role in the publication of lists with favorite authors. “People trust recommendations and will follow them.
Paginas de Espuma offers short publications from great authors, arranged chronologically. This publisher is a reference in short narrative. This can be a wonderful way to introduce you to James Joyce or Gustave Flaubert. These dates are also appropriate for the genre of travel. He suggests the term “Travel” in this section. Essays on Travel, a recent compilation of reports and articles by Robert Luis Stevenson. Also, ‘Constantinople,’ the vision of Istanbul by Edmondo De Amicis (author of ‘Corazon”), are included in ‘Constantinople’. <>.
Michael Santiago. Writer
The helmet writer was clear in his statement: “Summer’s the best time to read.” Mikel Santiago believes that everyone who sees him with his book on the subway uses their vacations to sit down and read for hours. Are we more like an e-book or a book? The electronic can be dangerous if we take it to the beach. He jokes that the paper book is more practical than the electronic: it can be read, and used to kill flies.
His specialty is thrillers. He loves them when the temperatures rise. He confesses that he has gotten to devour 15 books in one season. Santiago believes summer is the best time to spread the love and books you like the most among your family and friends.
Author of ‘Among the Dead’, a novel that he concludes the ‘Ilumbe Trilogy, suggests small pleasures like searching for unexpected novelties at the bus station or airport shop or finding little jewels of the editions, such as Agatha Christie’s novels with El Molino. His summer favorites include ‘The path to fire’ by Maria Oruna, and ‘The Other Girls’ by Santiago Diaz–Cortes.
Olga Abad Bookstore. The First (Valencia).
Olga Abad is the owner of La Primera, a reference shop in Valencia that has its own reading group. Customers “usually admit to us that they’re looking for something light, fresh,” she says. What do these culture-loving militants buy? “The loyal fans are the ones who investigate the best. They follow lists and specialized radio programs. They trust their main critics and the recommendations they get on social media.
As a way to slowly penetrate the world of great authors, Olga chooses books like ‘The Player’ from Dostoevsky. She explains that books such as ‘Daddy’ by Emma Cline and ‘Nostalgia for Another World” by Ottesa Moshfegh can brighten up dark days. Another incentive we seek in summer is irony. The Valencian bookstore also supports a book full on irony. Caitlin Morrison’s book ‘More Than a Woman’ is an example of this. A final recommendation? ‘Exposed. An essay about the anxiety epidemic.
