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Alex Marshall's avatar

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?

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Carol A. Wilcox's avatar

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

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Alex Marshall's avatar

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.

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Maria Anderson's avatar

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!

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DC's avatar

I’m in search of a Portugal reading list that is mostly non-fiction.

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Carol A. Wilcox's avatar

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

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Rui Alves's avatar

Hi Carol. this was a great read and I would love to cross-post it to our readers on Portugal Calling.

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Carol A. Wilcox's avatar

Hi Rui - Thanks for your comment. I'm happy to have you cross-post the article. Muito obrigada! -CW

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Barbara Grassey's avatar

Great list. Thank you!

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Alison Krupnick's avatar

Thanks for sharing this list of thought-provoking books.

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Val's avatar

The Portuguese by Barry Hatton. Part history, part description of the Portuguese people, culture, food. Filled with interesting and amusing anecdotes. Great book.

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Alison Krupnick's avatar

Agree - very insightful book.

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