Grab your book and your coffee, it's book club time with your host, Leonor Galão at Good Company Bookstore!
We meet on Sunday mornings, once a month, to talk about memory and identity. Reading the book fully is encouraged, but if you haven't finished it, or you've lost the habit of reading altogether, why not give this book club a chance? Come as you are, whether you've read every page or just want to hear people talk about a good book over coffee.
Note from your hostess, Leonor Galão:
Since I learned how to read, I've been carrying a book with me; it's just how I've always moved through the world. I run @a_raposa_matreira_, a bookstagram where I share what I'm reading and talk about books across cultures. I've organised book clubs in Italy, and they taught me that nothing is as special as bonding over a book.
Book of the month:
The Renovation by Kenan Orhan follows Dilara, a Turkish exile living in Italy, as her family unravels around her father's declining health and a home renovation that doesn't go as planned. It's a novel that beautifully explores memory, identity, and migration, and what it means to lose a home, whether through political change or through the act of leaving itself. What do you keep from a homeland once you've moved on from it? How do you change as a person, seeing your own reality from somewhere else entirely? A personal favourite, and a book that perfectly explores both themes of the book club.
Get Your Copy: You can purchase your book on our website and choose in-store pickup or home delivery.
What To Expect From Our Book Club
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!
Register Your Free Ticket
The book club is free to attend, but we ask that you register a free ticket so we know how many people to expect.
The Venue
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. Find out more on our Instagram.
How To Find Us
By Metro: We're situated a 5-minute walk from the Campo Pequeno metro (Yellow line) and a 10-minute walk from the Alameda metro (Green & Red lines).
By Bus: There are many convenient bus options 2 blocks away from us on Avenida República, with the closest stop to our store being Campo Pequeno-Av. Republica.
By Bike: If you're using the Gira public bicycles, there is a docking station right across the street (#431 - Rua do Arco Cego / Av. Magalhães Lima).
By Car: There is a paid parking lot across the street, between Rua Arco do Cego and Rua Dona Filipa de Vilhena. Street parking is also available around the neighborhood.
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