Sara: I love crime novels, and I'd recommend Dolores Redondo and her book Las que no duermen (The Sleepless Women). Redondo stands out for her ability to intertwine mythology and legend with relentless pacing, intense and relatable characters, and the Northern Spain setting adds a unique mysterious touch. I recommend it as if a curious friend told you - it truly grabs you from the first page and leaves you wanting more about its protagonists.

Oskar: I think Qualityland by Marc-Uwe Kling is mandatory reading today. It's a crazy, hilarious dystopia (slightly scary because it's just around the corner) about a man's relentless fight against the system to return a gadget he didn't want to buy but the algorithm pushed on him. This bureaucratic battle takes him to the center of his country's political scene, all with acidic humor and timely reflections on technological dependence.

Raquel: Cinema hasn't always treated good novels well, but there are exceptions. I recommend "Like Water for Chocolate" by Laura Esquivel. The film, directed by her husband with a screenplay by Esquivel herself, stays faithful to the book and conveys all that magic of flavors and emotions. For more recommendations, don't miss classics like "The Name of the Rose", "1984", or "Trainspotting" - all adaptations that capture the essence of their novels.

Olga: "Knowledge and skills add up, but ATTITUDE multiplies."

Alba: I love reading Young Adult novels, though I also really enjoy poetry. I recommend Una mujer en la garganta (A Woman in the Throat) by Marwán. Lately I've gotten into self-help books too; the last one I read was Me quiero, te quiero (I Love Myself, I Love You) by María Esclapez.

Marina: I recommend Keum Suk Gendry-Kim, a graphic novel author/illustrator who touches hearts with her work. Her stories make you feel vulnerable yet connected.
In Grass she tells the true story of Lee Ok-Sun, a young Korean woman exploited as a "comfort woman" by the Japanese army during the Pacific War. It's a harsh but necessary story. If you want soul-stirring reads, give her a chance.

Carol: Among last year's readings I recommend Papyrus by Irene Vallejo. It's a mix of essay and historical travel novel, narrated with agile prose that doesn't sacrifice detail. It takes you through a fascinating journey across history and places that marked milestones in the world of books. I especially highlight the title: I find sublime how it fuses descriptive and poetic elements.

Nayra: If you grew up dreaming of finding treasure or getting lost in a magical jungle, The Goonies and Jumanji are two gems that bring back that childhood of impossible adventures and eternal friendship. Perfect for remembering that sometimes, the real magic is daring to play.