Stuck at home? Here are our recommendations for how to practice your French on streaming. read more
Valentine's Day is coming up! Here's our selection of the most romantic books currently in stock at Idlewild. read more
Our selection of films currently streaming for a romantic night in and a language boost all at once! read more
Join Idlewild for brunch and book discussions of novels by women translated into English throughout 2020. read more
Happy holidays to readers, learners and travelers! Welcome to our gift guide for every type of reader in your life. read more
Practice language learning over the holidays with our selection of the best foreign-language films streaming now! read more
Join Jennifer, artist and Idlewild bookseller, in supporting immigrant families at the border by purchasing this print. read more
Our list of fun October events that take place around the city where you can practice speaking Spanish! read more
Our reading list for autumn, inspired by Stefan Zweig's description of that "serene melancholy, that gentle nostalgia" that this season provokes. read more
This week is the 80th anniversary of the start of World War II. To understand this vast war, where to begin? Here's our selection of a few excellent books on the war.
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Before our next round of Spanish classes begin, brush up on your knowledge with one of these great Spanish-language movies about family currently streaming online. read more
Interested in learning more about some of the places that have been in the headlines lately? Our recommendations for books about Greenland, Hong Kong, El Salvador & more. read more
Our selections for best international books to read this Pride month! read more
Whether you call it Stolz, Orgullo, Fierté, Orgulho or Orgoglio, here's our selection of foreign-language films streaming online that are perfect for Pride month! read more
Our picks for the best books to prepare you for a trip to Tokyo! read more
Our selection of the most delightful Portuguese-language films streaming this spring. read more
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