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SILVERIO CAÑADA MEMORIAL PRIZE TÚ BAILAS Y YO DISPARO (Destino, 2024)Best debut crime novel published in 2024 Journalist and writer Manuel Marlasca has received this UNANIMOUS award for his literary debut Tú bailas y yo disparo. The jury — composed of Carolina Sarmiento, Alicia G. García, Leticia Sánchez Ruiz, and Carmen Molina as secretary — unanimously praised the originality and strength of a novel that marks the emergence of a new voice in Spanish noir fiction. In his speech, the writer and journalist paid tribute to his literary agent, Mónica Carmona:“Without her, this book wouldn’t exist — and neither would I, as a novelist.”

For Ximena Maier, the Museo del Prado is much more than a museum — it’s a personal universe she has explored for years. In The Prado Notebook, the author takes us on an intimate, detail-rich journey through its galleries, searching for motifs as varied as hats, dogs, hands, or fascinating characters. A work that captures the essence of her visits — those fleeting glances and encounters with her favorite paintings that turn art into a vivid and deeply personal experience.

To mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, illustrator María Hesse lends her sensitive and distinctive style to bring new visual life to the immortal Diary of Anne Frank. This new edition not only pays tribute to Anne’s courage and hope, but also invites new generations to rediscover a fundamental testimony of world history through the lens of art.

The long-awaited return of PULP has once again shone a spotlight on Jarvis Cocker’s literary gem: Good Pop, Bad Pop. This extraordinary and witty book explores the author’s creative universe with humor and sensitivity. Now, with its Spanish edition published by Blackie Books and Sexto Piso, there’s no better time to dive into the vision of one of the UK’s most iconic musicians. A must-read for music and literature lovers alike!

Following the international success of Historia de un gato, Laura Agustí returns with Botanical Fervor, a work of delicate beauty that invites readers to rediscover the magic and poetry hidden within plants.