Join us for an evening of books, conversation, and community as we celebrate books about, for and written by queer people.

This month, we'll be reading&nbsp;Giovanni's Room by James Baldwin

About the Book:&nbsp;Set in the 1950s Paris of American expatriates, liaisons, and violence, this title presents a story of a fated love triangle that explores the conflicts between desire, conventional morality and sexual identity.

Get Your Copy:&nbsp;You can&nbsp;<a href="https://goodcompanybooks.com/shop/product/giovannis-room-2/53523137266045" target="_blank">purchase your book</a>&nbsp;on our website and choose in-store pickup or home delivery.

What To Expect From Our Book Clubs

Love books and great discussions? Our book club is the perfect place to connect with fellow readers, share thoughts, and explore new perspectives. Whether you’re a lifelong bookworm or just getting back into reading, you’re welcome to join!

Expect a cozy, welcoming atmosphere, good company, and engaging conversations over drinks. Grab your copy of the book and come along to listen and be part of the discussion!

The book club is free to attend, but <a href="https://www.eventbrite.pt/e/queer-book-club-good-company-bookstore-tickets-1372562454249?aff=oddtdtcreator">please register a free ticket</a> so we know how many to expect.

We have a&nbsp;<a href="https://chat.whatsapp.com/Gb9M3jSY9heK619oNckD3z">WhatsApp group</a>&nbsp;where you can connect with other attendees and stay updated on all our book club events.

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Queer Book Club – June Edition

What books will we be reading?

Each Saturday morning session features carefully chosen books, read aloud in an engaging and interactive way. Expect a warm and welcoming atmosphere where little listeners can explore stories, discover new characters, and spark their love for reading. Please note, the event will be held in English.

This event is free to attend, but we ask that you<a href="https://www.eventbrite.pt/e/kids-storytime-good-company-bookstore-tickets-1323555212269">&nbsp;register free tickets in advance&nbsp;</a>so we know how many little bookworms to expect. Please select how many adults and children will be attending. If you can't make it, please ensure you cancel your ticket so others can join.

We'll pick two of our favorite children's books that are available in our bookstore. If you have any suggestions, let us know on the day!

Nothing at all - just bring your curiosity and love for stories! If your child has a favorite stuffed animal or cozy blanket, they’re welcome to bring it along for extra comfort.

Whether they’re early readers, book lovers, or just beginning their literary journey. We welcome parents, caregivers and children of all ages to join us and enjoy the experience together. Please note, the event will be held in English.

We can't wait to share our stories with you!

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Kids Storytime

Join us for an evening of books, conversation, and community as we dive into a timeless literary classic!

This month, we'll be reading The Trial by Franz Kafka

About the Book: Written in 1914 but not published until 1925, a year after Kafka’s death, The Trial is the terrifying tale of Josef K., a respectable bank officer who is suddenly and inexplicably arrested and must defend himself against a charge about which he can get no information. Whether read as an existential tale, a parable, or a prophecy of the excesses of modern bureaucracy wedded to the madness of totalitarianism, The Trial has resonated with chilling truth for generations of readers.

Get Your Copy: You can <a href="https://goodcompanybooks.com/shop/product/the-trial/53530733216125">purchase your book </a>on our website and choose in-store pickup or home delivery.

Love books and great discussions? Our book club is the perfect place to connect with fellow readers, share thoughts, and explore new perspectives. Whether you’re a lifelong bookworm or just getting back into reading, you’re welcome to join! 

The book club is free to attend, but we ask that you <a href="https://www.eventbrite.pt/e/classics-book-club-good-company-bookstore-tickets-1290144339449?aff=oddtdtcreator">register a free ticket</a> so we know how many people to expect.

Classics Book Club – May Edition

Join us for a talk on the publishing, translating and reading of anti-colonial literature. During the workshop, we'll be exploring the book&nbsp;<a href="https://goodcompanybooks.com/shop/product/unity-and-struggle/55782156370301" target="_blank">“Unity and Struggle’’ by Amilcar Cabral</a>, a Cape Verdean poet, agronomist, theorist and&nbsp;revolutionary.

50 years after liberation from Portuguese colonialism, oppressed communities across&nbsp;the world continue to face violent systems of domination, exploitation, dispossession&nbsp;and Genocide. In this context, we look toward the experiences of those who struggled for justice and liberty before us, to learn from their insights and challenges. Amílcar Cabral stands out as a vibrant and tragic crystallization of that bygone highmark of anticolonial struggle: Unwaveringly committed to his people and full of Care for their plight, able and achieved—and, as so many of his contemporaries, cut down by intrigue in a failed coup, killed before he could see his country's liberation.

Our host Leon Bijan, researcher and educator, will guide the talk on colonial writing focusing on the central figure of Amílcar Cabral. Based on some short materials from the book provided to attendees, we hope to foster a space for co-construction of meaning, desperately needed during intensifyingly violent and oppressive times.

In smaller groups, participants are provided with materials like pens, paper, the book, and some quotes, to reflect on the talk and collect their own ideas. After a short phase, we come together to discuss and share.

Reading the book before the event is helpful but not necessary to participate!

This event is for everybody who’s curious about colonial times and wants to deepen their understanding of challenges of editing, translating and reading anti-colonial literature.

This event is free to attend, but we’d love for you to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.eventbrite.pt/e/anti-colonial-literature-workshop-good-company-bookstore-tickets-1363314894549?aff=oddtdtcreator">register a free ticket</a> so we know how many to expect.

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Anti-Colonial Literature Workshop

This event is free to attend, but we ask that you&nbsp;<a href="https://www.eventbrite.pt/e/kids-storytime-good-company-bookstore-tickets-1371457338819">register free tickets in advance</a>&nbsp;so we know how many little bookworms to expect. Please select how many adults and children will be attending. If you can't make it, please ensure you cancel your ticket so others can join.

Join us for an evening of poetry, creativity, and community at Good Company Bookstore, with our welcoming host,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/angelique_neu" target="_blank">Angelique Neumann.</a>&nbsp;Whether you're a poet, a poetry lover, or simply curious, this is an opportunity to share words, listen, and connect with fellow literary enthusiasts.

The evening will begin with a few readings from Angelique before we open the floor to the open mic, for anyone who wishes to share their poetry in a warm and welcoming environment.

If you’d like to perform, please prepare 1 or 2 poems, ideally originals. Both English and Portuguese poetry are welcome. Not a performer? No problem! You’re more than welcome to attend and enjoy the readings as part of the audience.

This event is for anyone with a love of poetry - whether you’re a seasoned poet, an aspiring writer, or simply a poetry enthusiast who enjoys listening to spoken word.

This event is free to attend, but we ask that you <a href="https://www.eventbrite.pt/e/open-mic-poetry-good-company-bookstore-tickets-1371465433029">register a free ticket</a> in advance so we know how many people to expect. Seating is limited and on a first-come-first-serve basis.

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Open Mic Poetry

What to expect from this book launch event?

A relaxed meet-and-greet to celebrate the launch of Chasing the Calm by Jacqueline Sand. It’s a chance to chat with the author, get your book signed, and connect with fellow readers. We’ll also have a few special giveaways - items inspired by the story itself. Come by, say hello, and enjoy an evening surrounded by good company and good books.

Jacqueline Sand is a contemporary romance author who believes that storytelling - like love - is one of the most transformative powers in the world. Her work has captured the attention of major platforms, including AP News, Medium, and beyond. As a rising voice in the genre, Jacqueline’s stories are infused with heart, humor, and insights drawn from her own life experiences. When she’s not crafting love stories, she’s soaking up the sun on Portugal’s coastlines and chasing after her two little ones with a cup of matcha in hand.

Chasing the Calm follows a sought-after yogi wellness influencer and an emotionally guarded capitalist as they navigate the tangled threads of love, healing, and unexpected connection. Set against the serene backdrop of Tulum, this romance explores the power of vulnerability and the journey to finding peace—in each other and within themselves.

Blurb: Successful yogi and sought-after wellness influencer Yasmine Sepehr has built a life helping others heal - while quietly keeping her own heart locked away. But when a Hollywood production lands her in Beverly Hills, she collides with someone who threatens to shake every boundary she’s ever set: Alex Pierce.

Alex is a high-powered venture capitalist who doesn’t do vulnerability - ever. He’s built his world on control, ambition, and emotional distance. But Yasmine? She’s everything he doesn’t know how to handle: grounded, open, and impossibly authentic. The kind of woman that sees through the armor and touches the parts he thought he’d buried for good.

What begins as a steamy, whirlwind weekend deepens into something raw, tender, and terrifyingly real - until it all falls apart. Now, the only question left is: can fate rewrite the ending they never saw coming?

A second-chance romance about stillness, surrender, and the kind of love that rewrites everything you thought you knew about healing.

This event is free to attend, but we ask that you <a href="https://www.eventbrite.pt/e/book-launch-of-chasing-the-calm-by-jacqueline-san-tickets-1372716374629">register your free ticket</a>&nbsp;so we know how many people to expect.

Good Company Books is an independent English Bookstore in Lisbon. Born from our love of global literature and our Portuguese heritage, we are crafting a space for people of all backgrounds to gather and enjoy the best books, events, coffee, and wine. <a href="https://www.instagram.com/goodcompanybookstore/" target="_blank">Find out more on our Instagram.</a>

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Book Launch - 'Chasing the Calm'  by Jacqueline San

Join us at Good Company Books for an intimate evening of live music, where storytelling and melody come together in a cosy bookshop setting. With a glass of wine in hand, settle in and let two incredible local artists transport you with their heartfelt performances. Whether you're here to discover new music, unwind after a long day, or simply enjoy good company, this promises to be a special night.

<a href="https://www.instagram.com/tomas.final/" target="_blank">Tomás.</a>&nbsp;- His main goal is to bring joy to the lives of those who listen to his music. His greatest musical influences are the Beatles and after several years playing in England, Australia, the US and Canada, he returned to Portugal to start this project, based on the experiences of those years, with songs full of vocal harmonies and glimpses of the 60s.

<a href="https://www.instagram.com/stefanybryanmusic/" target="_blank">Stefany&nbsp;Bryan</a>&nbsp;has played classical piano for 12 years, but it was only recently that her singer-songwriter side began to shine outside of her home. Before moving to Lisbon, she worked to make her mark in Los Angeles. Most of her artistic and creative inspirations are based on life's struggles. Her songs speak of raw emotions such as sadness and loneliness. She shows us her broken heart through simple melodies and honest lyrics.

7.00pm - Doors open. Grab a drink and say hello before the music starts.

7.15pm - The music will begin. Chairs are first come, first serve but we also have plenty of standing and floor seating space available. Two artists will perform with a short interval in between.

9.00pm - The show should be finished but we would love for you to stay for a drink, browse our bookshop and enjoy our esplanada.

Entrance for the concert is €5. <a href="https://www.eventbrite.pt/e/bilhetes-live-music-in-a-bookshop-tomas-stefany-bryan-1372786885529">Places are limited and so far, every show has sold out, so we strongly suggest purchasing tickets beforehand.</a> However, if we are not sold out, tickets will also be available at the door. Chairs are first come, first serve but we also have plenty of standing and floor seating space available.

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Live Music Night with Tomás. & Stefany Bryan

This month, we'll be reading Stoner by John Williams

About the Book: William Stoner enters the University of Missouri at nineteen to study agriculture. A seminar on English literature changes his life, and he never returns to work on his father's farm. Stoner becomes a teacher. He marries the wrong woman. His life is quiet, and after his death his colleagues remember him rarely.

Get Your Copy: You can <a href="https://goodcompanybooks.com/shop/product/stoner/53530728464765" target="_blank">purchase your book </a>on our website and choose in-store pickup or home delivery.

The book club is free to attend, but we ask that you <a href="https://www.eventbrite.pt/e/classics-book-club-good-company-bookstore-tickets-1380573976929">register a free ticket</a> so we know how many people to expect.

Classics Book Club – June Edition

Join the Curious Monkey Film Club for an evening of cinematic charm!

We’re inviting curious and passionate film lovers to join us for a screening of Man with a Movie Camera (1929), considered one of the most innovative and influential films from the silent era. In this version, we follow the beat of the Vertov Cinematic Orchestra.

Whether you're revisiting this timeless gem or watching it for the first time, you're in for a treat.

Man with a Movie Camera (1929), directed by the film pioneer Dziga Vertov, is unique in its kind. Part documentary and part cinematic art, this film follows a city in the 1920s Soviet Union, from morning to night. With a wide diversity of complex and innovative camera shots, the film depicts scenes of ordinary daily life. With no titles or narration, Vertov conveys the energy of the modern city through the camera lens.

Since 2020, Curious Monkey Film Club has been a gathering place for thoughtful film fans with an eye for detail and a love of storytelling. We don’t just watch films—we unpack them, explore them, and ask what they still have to say to us today. Our selections span genres and eras, chosen not by popularity but for their enduring craft and intrigue.

6:00pm - Arrive early to grab a drink, browse the bookshore and line up for entry.

6:30pm - Entrance opens and film starts promptly. Limited seats. First come, first serve!

This is a donation-based event to support the continuation of the Curious Monkey Film Club. Registration is free, but mandatory. The space has limited capacity, registration does not guarantee entry. When the space is full we will not allow more to enter. Please arrive early to avoid disappointment.

Chairs are first come, first serve but we also have plenty of standing and floor seating space available.

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Classics Film Night w/ Curious Monkey Film Club

This event is free to attend, but we ask that you&nbsp;<a href="https://www.eventbrite.pt/e/kids-storytime-good-company-bookstore-tickets-1371532613969">register free tickets in advance</a>&nbsp;so we know how many little bookworms to expect. Please select how many adults and children will be attending. If you can't make it, please ensure you cancel your ticket so others can join.

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