How long is a minute when you just can’t wait?

Time flies when you’re having fun… but waiting is a whole different story! Simon the seagull just can’t wait! A year, a week, a day, an hour, a minute… Surely, it can’t take that long? As Simon counts down the time, his patience is put to the test in a hilarious adventure full of unexpected twists.

A funny, interactive picture book that helps young readers discover the concept of time and the art of being patient.

Selected for the White Ravens 2026

A MONSTROUSLY DELICIOUS TALE!

This New Year’s Eve, it’s Ostache the skeleton’s turn to cook for his monster friends. He prepares a spectacular feast, but there’s just one problem: he can’t eat a single bite! Or can he?

A funny, heartwarming story about friendship, finding your purpose, and discovering that even the most unexpected dreams can come true — brought to life with wonderfully charming illustrations.

Even a skeleton deserves a taste of happiness!

Otter needs to cross a busy road to reach his beloved lake, but the traffic is frightening! Bird can fly over, Kangaroo can leap across, and Mole can dig underneath. But Otter can’t do any of those things. How will he make it to the other side?

With lively rhymes, vibrant illustrations and plenty of humour, this delightful picture book follows Otter as he finds his own way to overcome his fears. A heartwarming story about courage, trying something new and believing in yourself, with an added lesson about road safety for young readers.

A playful, beautifully illustrated picture book that shows little ones it's okay to feel scared when trying something new.

Anna is autistic and highly gifted, and she has never quite fitted in at school. While her classmates love sports and noise, Anna prefers insects and silence. With the help of her best friend Olivia, she decides to start a club where being different is something to celebrate and being a nerd is cool!

This funny and relatable story celebrates neurodiversity, friendship and the courage to be yourself, reminding young readers that there is no need to fit in to belong.

The first book in the Nerd Alert! series by Willeke Brouwer, whose previous children’s books have sold over 40,000 copies in the Netherlands.
 

“Follow Big Blue.” These were Cam’s father’s last words. On Cetacea, an island in a flooded future, everyone follows the giant whale-god’s rules. But when Cam begins to question the enigmatic Byron Vos, he uncovers secrets that may explain his father’s disappearance—and a truth far more dangerous than he ever imagined.

"In a story filled with danger, adventure and determination, Delahaye explores tropical issues like climate change as three curious youngsters unravel some dark secrets. Gripping and moving in equal measure" - Pam Norfolk, Lancashire Post.

Nominated for the Yoto Carnegie Award for Writing 2023
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A resilient mother. An oversensitive son. His first love. And a country they must defy.

​“Very impressed. Touching and well written, genuinely compelling and convincing."
Stephen Fry, Sir, actor, comedian, director, narrator and writer.

 

A tribute to Edgar Allan Poe through a serial killer of booksellers in 19th century Barcelona.

April 6, 1840. After having solved some of the most famous crimes in Europe, the famous detective Auguste Dupin arrives in Barcelona to investigate a case that directly involves him and that is related to the main passion of his life: books.

Here’s the story of Barcelona’s first serial killer. 
The case of the “murderous bookseller of Barcelona”​

“The trail of a serial killer bookseller which a century later would captivate authors such as Flaubert.” El Periódico
“The novel evokes the Victorian atmosphere of terror.” Núvol
“An mystery novel starring the first detective in history, Auguste Dupin, devised by Edgar Allan Poe.” Ara Llegim
“A mix of the first detective in literature, created by E. Allan Poe, Barcelona’s first serial killer, one of the first fake in Barcelona’s chronicle and a literary city par excellence like Barcelona.” Vilaweb

Breath and make time for yourself. 
Inspiration for personal reflections and affirmations to guide a more mindful life.

A thrilling investigation in which an elusive serial killer leaves musical clues and corpses to the tune of a David Bowie song. 

95.000 copies sold!

A fearful London becomes the hunting ground of an elusive killer. Major Tom, as he is known to the press, abandons his victims in a pool of blood as a David Bowie song plays in the background. The novel plays with the classic codes of crime fiction (clues left at crime scenes, a stalled investigation, moments of psychological tension), while adding a touch of originality through the use of music. 

The Sleeping Car Porter brings to life a long-neglected part of Black and queer histories through the spell­binding, magical story of the singular –and unforgettable– Baxter, the car porter.

• WINNER 2022 SCOTIABANK GILLER PRIZE
• PUBLISHERS WEEKLY TOP 20 LITERARY FICTION BOOKS OF 2022
• OPRAH DAILY: BOOKS TO READ BY THE FIRE
• THE GLOBE 100: THE BEST BOOKS OF 2022
• CBC BOOKS: THE BEST CANADIAN FICTION OF 2022

50 editions  &  550.000 copies sold

The bestselling literary thriller!

A multi-faceted thriller that impressively weaves together the themes of love, loss, betrayal/deception, war trauma, atonement and self-discovery. A memorable novel that not only grips us with its suspense, but also confronts us with the horrific realities of war, while at the same time delivering an uplifting, romantic conclusion. 

• #1 in the Dutch Bestseller 60 list. In the list for more than 2 years
• Close to 5.000 reviews 5* on readers platform Hebban (300.000 members)
• Dutch author with the most 5 star reviews of all time.
• First Dutch author to appear on the Bestseller list with all her crime books
• 1 million copies sold of all Niewierra books combined
• Awards:

ThrillZone Award (best Dutch crime novel 2021)
Hebban Favorite 2021 (across all genres)
Hebban Crime Award 2022
Most borrowed book of 2023 (prize by CPNB)
NS Readers Award 2023
 

Discover with Riphagen how gnomes live, what they’re up to during the day and how they keep themselves hidden so well. As per usual, Loes has created a work with lots of hidden jokes in every single one of her illustrations. Whether it’s a step by step plan for fabricating a gnome’s red hat or a cross section of a gnome’s house. Loes Riphagen’s work is a feast to the eyes!

Finalist for the Deutscher Jugendliteraturpreis in Germany (2020) and the Strega Award in Italy (2022)
Translated into 9 languages and international film in production
A touching book on bullying from the perspective of a heartwarming main character

For Vincent, school is like survival camp: you never know exactly when the next disaster might strike, so you better be well prepared. That’s why Vincent knows the Survival Manual inside out and always carries a can of tools with him to get him through any unforeseen situation. But the worst is yet to come: school camp. He only has seven days left to prepare for it. Then a new girl, Jasmijn, joins his class, and that changes everything…

20.000 copies sold!

Surprising insights into the healthy aging process as well as handy tips and tricks, ranging across diet, menopause, appearance, breathing, the brain and much more besides. All under the heading of ‘little effort, big result’. One of those books that you didn’t know you were waiting for. This impressive collection of useful and worthwhile tips saves you years of research. You can put them into practice right away!

• 101 surprising and sure-fire tips for body and mind
• Easy accessible and inspiring

In a poor suburban neighbourhood, three religious men join forces to do the right thing with dirty money.
 
"From hilarious situations to domestic dramas, David Zaoui cheerfully embarks the reader on a captivating quest, driven by the hope for a better life."
 
→ A crazy quest, driven by the hope for a better life.
→ An extraordinary humanist adventure.
→ A witty writing style.

The general attitude of our modern society is ignoring death as much as possible. In a witty and revealing manner, Claudia Crobatia analyses why death is such a taboo in our culture and how other cultures deal with it in a healthier way. Ultimately, awareness of our own mortality leads to a life filled with more happiness and meaning.

Tools to get more comfortable with the idea of death and reduce some of this death anxiety.

In YOKO, you will meet Yoko Inagaki, who lives and works in Japan's food mecca: Osaka.
Through Yoko's surprising stories, funny anecdotes and vivid childhood memories, you will get a glimpse into the heart of Japanese cuisine. Delicious recipes with a wonderful insight into Japanese food culture, personal anecdotes and funny facts.

YOKO introduces us to Japanese cuisine and culture.
 
‘This is my new favourite cookbook! It's as if Yoko is teaching me to cook in her own kitchen.' - Joyce Aalsma, The Sushi Times

We all have fears and anxieties to a greater or lesser degree.

In this book, author Arentina Drenth helps you to draw up a plan of action that will help you overcome your fear and anxiety. With her straightforward and accessible phrasing, everyone can get started with her practical tips and exercises. The scientific theory that is used is clearly explained and clarified with illustrations.

“The unapologetically wicked characters of this darkly comedic novel are beyond salvation. Allende’s masterful comedy of errors comes out hot. Funny, shocking, and depraved.” - Charles Jensen, author of Nanopedia

"It’s been a long time since I’ve read a book as unabashedly, that makes me laugh out loud while cringing at the same time." - Independent Book Review

A campy dark comedy for the angry and the disenchanted.
Quill Prose Award Winner.

A no-nonsense, humorous and loving guide to a lighter life. Meditation, yoga, Emotionally Freedom Techniques (‘tapping technique’), research, note-to-self lists and tips and tricks. The ultimate self-help book for beginners and more experienced readers in the personal growth genre.

• Reveals the anatomy of emotional problems.
• Focuses on solutions.
• Perfect link between psychology, neurology and spirituality.

15.000 copies sold

If the world's cuisines share one common food, it might be the dumpling, a dish that can be found on every continent and in every culinary tradition, from Asia to Central Europe to Latin America. Originally from China, they evolved into ravioli, samosas, momos, gyozas, tamales, pierogies, matzo balls, wontons, empanadas, potato chops, and many more.

Histories, treatises, family legends, and recipes about the world’s favourite lump of carbs.

BOOKILIST: “Some essays are terrifically informative…but this collection speaks to the heart of all who grew up eating dumplings at their grandmother's table.”

The chronicle of one of the most devastating tragedies in the history of the mountains: the last person sentenced to death in Andorra. A look backwards to a time and life in the Pyrenees of which practically no trace remains.
 
“Under the protection of the Truman Capote of In Cold Blood, Rubio constructs a non-fiction novel.” - Núvol

This is the story of a fratricide that shook the Pyrenees.