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The American Book Center - Amsterdam

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@theamericanbookcenter
Independent English-language bookstore since 1972 in the heart of Amsterdam. For our latest news ⬇️ read our blog, & more!
  • eCommerce/DTC
  • Following 1.5K
  • Followers 14.9K
  • Engagement 0.66%
  • Avg comments 4

About The American Book Center - Amsterdam

The American Book Center - Amsterdam (@theamericanbookcenter) is a Bookstore creator on Instagram, also filed under eCommerce/DTC. The account has 14,939 followers and 4,143 published posts. Recent posts average 90 likes and 4 comments, an engagement rate of 0.66%.

With 14.9K followers, The American Book Center - Amsterdam is a micro creator by the common 10,000 to 100,000 definition. The American Book Center - Amsterdam follows 1,472 accounts, so the audience is roughly 10 times the size of the list followed. The American Book Center - Amsterdam is set up as an Instagram business account. Flinque files The American Book Center - Amsterdam under Bookstore, with eCommerce/DTC as a secondary category.

The Instagram bio for The American Book Center - Amsterdam runs to 18 words across 2 lines. The latest activity Flinque has on record for The American Book Center - Amsterdam dates from May 2026.

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4,143 Posts

Of the 10 most recent posts shown for The American Book Center - Amsterdam, 4 are videos, 3 are carousels and 3 are single images. No single format accounts for most of them. With 4,143 posts published, The American Book Center - Amsterdam's archive runs well past the 2,000 mark. Against the audience, that is roughly 3.6 followers for each post published. The American Book Center - Amsterdam also keeps 5 story highlights on the profile. All 10 carry captions, averaging 84 words each. The captions are written mainly in English. Words that recur across them include indiebookstore, asked, join, dungeon and carl. The captions tag #theamericanbookcenter, #indiebookstore, #booksellersofinstagram, #boekverkopers and #expectationvsreality.

Our beloved BOOKLOVER stamp is now available in both Amsterdam and The Hague, the perfect memento of your visit. Ask for it on the ground floor, and we’ll happily stamp your book for you ❤️📚

Just keep in mind: once stamped, your book can no longer be returned.
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#booklovers #theamericanbookcenter #indiebookstore #boekstagram #booksellersofinstagram
Expectation vs. Reality 📚
We asked the ABC booksellers to join the trend, this time, Bruna's up.
Do you agree with her take, or did anything make your TBR? Let us know 👇

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#theamericanbookcenter #bookishlist #boekverkopers #indiebookstore #expectationvsreality
Such a pleasure to give a lecture at in downtown Amsterdam, complete with a pickle tasting by. Thank you all!
Yes! This Monday sees our Crawl Con Launch Party for Dungeon Crawler Carl 8: A Parade of Horribles and there are still some tickets available!

Join fellow Crawlers for an evening of chaos, fun, and all things Carl & Princess Donut, including:

⚔️ A live RPG session: The Hunting Grounds by
🎨 A gloriously terrible drawing contest (yes, prizes included)
🐍 Talent show madness judged at the official judges’ table
😼 Princess Posse photo ops with Princess Donut herself
📚 Buy A Parade of Horribles before official release day + a live first chapter reading by our very own Dungeon Master Jurgen!

🎟️ Tickets + full details on our events page 🔗 in bio

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#theamericanbookcenter #dungeoncrawlercarl #aparadeofhorribles #indiebookstore
Forget the flowers, give mom what she really wants: more books… good thing we’ve got plenty 📚😉

Which book will you shop for Mother's Day?
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#mothersday #bookishinspiration #theamericanbookcenter #lovetoread #indiebookstore
We’re heading straight back to Dream Harbor! The Daisy Chain Flower Shop by Laurie Gilmore is now in store and it's a cozy, small-town romance where a cursed flower shop, a shy newcomer, and a fake relationship turn into something unexpectedly tender (and a little steamy 🌶🔥). If you love slow-burn chemistry, meddling small-town rumors, and characters who find love when they’re not looking for it, this one’s calling your name, Jilles and Bella already answered the call 😉
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#thedaisychainflowershop #newtitle #lauriegilmore #theamericanbookcenter #currentlyreadi̇ng
GIVEAWAY ALERT! 🚨

A couple of weeks ago, bestselling author Michael Pollan was a guest at the John Adams Institute, where he gave a fascinating talk about his new book A World Appears, an exploration of how psychedelics are opening up new ways of thinking about consciousness, creativity, and perception.

We were there with copies of this amazing title… and we still have one signed copy left!

Want to win it? Here’s how:
*Answer this question in the comments: 👉 What book changed the way you see the world? 📖
*Tag a book-loving friend
*Share this giveaway in your stories for extra brownie points, don’t forget to tag us.

We’ll announce the winner on May 14th

You must be able to pick up your prize in one of our stores or have it shipped to an address within the Netherlands.

Good luck!
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#theamericanbookcenter #giveaway #michaelpollan #prijsvraag #weggeefactie
May is packed with events at ABC, from celebrating independent bookstores during Week van de Stenen Winkel to author talks, tastings, and lively book chats with fellow readers.

From May 4–10, ABC marks over 50 years of independence with daily goodie bags for early visitors across all stores as part of

On May 8 in Amsterdam, the authors of,Paul van Ravestein and Monique Mulder to explore the story of New York pickles, from immigrant traditions to iconic deli culture, paired with a tasting by Simone van Thull of Thull’s Deli

On May 11, Crawl Con celebrates the launch of Dungeon Crawler Carl 8: A Parade of Horribles with a chaotic, hilarious night of games, swag, and fan fun.

On May 21, book lovers gather at ABC Amsterdam to discuss Diary of a Void by Emi Yagi in a relaxed, thoughtful book chat.

On May 29, explores Amsterdam’s transformation and modern challenges in his talk on Amsterdam: The Making of a City, 1980–Today.

Curious? Head to our events page for details, tickets, and a sneak peek at what’s coming this June 👀 Link in the bio.
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#abcevent #authorvisit #independentbookstore #theamericanbookcenter
After the incredible success of The Untethered Soul spending over 30 weeks on the New York Times Bestseller list—Michael A. Singer returns with something special.

In his latest work, he dives into the most common questions readers have asked after The Surrender Experiment and Living Untethered.

His books continue to resonate deeply with those searching for grounded, honest, and accessible spiritual insight. No fluff, but real clarity.

If you’ve ever found yourself wanting deeper answers on letting go, inner freedom, and living fully… this is where the conversation continues.

#SpiritualGrowth #Mindfulness #theamericanbookcenter #InnerPeace #MichaelASinger
Expectation vs. Reality 📚
We asked the ABC booksellers to join the trend, this time, Else’s up.
Do you agree with his take, or did anything make your TBR? Let us know 👇

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#theamericanbookcenter #booksellersofinstagram #boekverkopers #indiebookstore #expectationvsreality

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The American Book Center - Amsterdam's engagement

The American Book Center - Amsterdam's engagement rate on Instagram is 0.66%, under 1%, fewer than 1 like or comment per 100 followers. On a typical post that comes to about 1 like or comment for every 152 followers. An average post collects 90 likes and 4 comments, close to 23 likes for each comment.

Engagement rate

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90
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Who is The American Book Center - Amsterdam?

The American Book Center - Amsterdam (@theamericanbookcenter) is a Bookstore creator on Instagram, also filed under eCommerce/DTC. The American Book Center - Amsterdam is set up as an Instagram business account. The Instagram bio for The American Book Center - Amsterdam runs to 18 words across 2 lines.

How many followers does The American Book Center - Amsterdam have?

The American Book Center - Amsterdam has 14,939 followers on Instagram (14.9K). The American Book Center - Amsterdam follows 1,472 accounts, so the audience is roughly 10 times the size of the list followed. With 4,143 posts published, The American Book Center - Amsterdam's archive runs well past the 2,000 mark.

What is The American Book Center - Amsterdam's engagement rate?

The American Book Center - Amsterdam's engagement rate on Instagram is 0.66%, under 1%, fewer than 1 like or comment per 100 followers. On a typical post that comes to about 1 like or comment for every 152 followers. An average post collects 90 likes and 4 comments, close to 23 likes for each comment.

What does The American Book Center - Amsterdam post about on Instagram?

Flinque files The American Book Center - Amsterdam under Bookstore, with eCommerce/DTC as a secondary category. Of the 10 most recent posts shown for The American Book Center - Amsterdam, 4 are videos, 3 are carousels and 3 are single images. The 10 recent Instagram captions Flinque holds for The American Book Center - Amsterdam repeatedly use the words indiebookstore, asked, join, dungeon and carl. The American Book Center - Amsterdam's captions carry hashtags such as #theamericanbookcenter, #indiebookstore and #booksellersofinstagram. The American Book Center - Amsterdam writes those captions mainly in English. The American Book Center - Amsterdam keeps 5 story highlights, which open with a free Flinque account.

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