Alex, thanks for your comment. Sadly I have limited Portuguese reading skills although I am trying to do better. I am reading Ione Franca's poetry in Portuguese but will most likely read some of the other books in English. -CW
Well, that makes me feel better. My own Portuguese reading skills are still not so advanced.
I am looking for books in Portuguese that are just difficult enough that I can still read them and still hold my interest. I have not found the perfect ones yet. Ideally, they should be by Portuguese authors.
The Portuguese by Barry Hatton. Part history, part description of the Portuguese people, culture, food. Filled with interesting and amusing anecdotes. Great book.
This is a very impressive summer reading list Carol! Not much light reading.
Are you going to read these in Portuguese, or in English translations?
Alex, thanks for your comment. Sadly I have limited Portuguese reading skills although I am trying to do better. I am reading Ione Franca's poetry in Portuguese but will most likely read some of the other books in English. -CW
Well, that makes me feel better. My own Portuguese reading skills are still not so advanced.
I am looking for books in Portuguese that are just difficult enough that I can still read them and still hold my interest. I have not found the perfect ones yet. Ideally, they should be by Portuguese authors.
Can't wait. I read several of your suggestions last year, and there are some on the 2025 list that catch my eye. Thank you!
I’m in search of a Portugal reading list that is mostly non-fiction.
Here are three:
Small Memories: A Memoir by by José Saramago
The Portuguese: The Land and Its People by Marion Kaplan
Journey to Portugal: In Pursuit of Portugal's History and Culture by José Saramago
Hi Carol. this was a great read and I would love to cross-post it to our readers on Portugal Calling.
Hi Rui - Thanks for your comment. I'm happy to have you cross-post the article. Muito obrigada! -CW
Great list. Thank you!
Thanks for sharing this list of thought-provoking books.
The Portuguese by Barry Hatton. Part history, part description of the Portuguese people, culture, food. Filled with interesting and amusing anecdotes. Great book.
Agree - very insightful book.