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.
Yes, I can understand that. I have been told that I should start reading children's books in Portuguese first. Once that is mastered (a big IF), then I can advance to more adult reading. - CW
Yes, I can understand that. I have been told that I should start reading children's books in Portuguese first. Once that is mastered (a big IF), then I can advance to more adult reading. - CW
The Portuguese by Barry Hatton. Part history, part description of the Portuguese people, culture, food. Filled with interesting and amusing anecdotes. Great book.
I always love your recommendations!
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.
Yes, I can understand that. I have been told that I should start reading children's books in Portuguese first. Once that is mastered (a big IF), then I can advance to more adult reading. - CW
Yes, I can understand that. I have been told that I should start reading children's books in Portuguese first. Once that is mastered (a big IF), then I can advance to more adult reading. - CW
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.