Our all time favorite reads. If you ask us for a recommendation, we'll start with these.

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Get your books hot off the press! New releases coming out every week.

New Releases

The Portuguese language has travelled far and wide across the globe. Its rich literary community includes authors from Europe, Latin America, Africa, and Asia. Discover Lusophone authors old and new in translation.

Lusophone Authors

Small ou independent presses are publishing houses that do not make part of the big five companies that publish most of the books in the world. These independent publishers are some os the great taste makers of our time, taking chances on books beyond their commercial appeal.

Small Presses

The Vintage Minis, are the perfect collection to sample some of the world's most renowned authors, each in a subject they are experts in.

Vintage Minis

Our booklists are curated from the diverse personal tastes and interests of our team. We organize these lists around themes to highlight exciting reads that you might not otherwise encounter.&nbsp;

Booklists

Our Literary fiction category encompasses everything from the historical narratives, to modern day ones. Here you will find a broad selection of novels, from the genre bending to the realistic.

Literary Fiction

Immerse yourself in the beauty of verse and the power of words.

Poetry

Collections from established and new story tellers.

Short Stories

Romance

Ghost stories, slashers, and all the gore in between.

Horror

Thrillers, detective novels, true crime, and everything in between.

Mystery & True Crime

From riding spaceships to dragons, everything here is out of this world!

Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Graphic novels ranging in genre and artistic styles, from writers and artists across the world.

Graphic Novels

From the great classics to the experimental, our fiction collection encompasses the best of every genre to transport you to other worlds and other lives through many different narratives.&nbsp;

Fiction

Know the world with real stories, through eyes and words of those who lived them.

Memoir

Dive into personal and critical reflections on a wide range of topics.

Essays

Writings on writing, reading, and everything literary.

Lit Crit

Books on cooking and traveling. Find here your next destination or recipe.

Food & Travel

Nonfiction about global history and the people that defined it.

History & Biography

Explore the world of creativity, from timeless art to contemporary design.

Art, Architecture & Fashion

Engage with ideas that challenge and inspire, from ancient to modern times.

Philosophy & Religion

In this category you will find nonfiction titles on current events, politics, sociology, and culture. Everything that you need to understand the world we live in and the ideas that shape it.

Politics, Society & Current Events

Titles on the natural world, psychology, technology, and much more.

Science

In this list you'll find new culture, criticism, biography, and scientific writing alongside classics of each genre.&nbsp;

Nonfiction

Books from all genres for middle-grade readers ages 8-12 , and Young adults ages 13-17, and all who are still young at heart.

YA & Middle-Grade

Children's

Comics

Books to guide young readers through the first years of their reading lives.&nbsp;

Last chance to shop our Summer Sale! Enjoy discounts up to 30%, with over 100 sales titles in-stock and ready to ship.&nbsp;

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From August 12th-22nd, enjoy 30% off selected paperbacks and hardcovers. All sales titles are in-store and ready to ship, with 1-2 day delivery in mainland Portugal via DPD Express. Stock is limited, so shop now! All discounts are viewable in the cart.&nbsp;

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History took a turn this week, with the results of the 2024 US election. Join us on November 13th at 6:30 p.m. to understand better what happened as we&nbsp;offer an exclusive screening of&nbsp;Vigilantes Inc., a powerful documentary uncovering America’s new wave of vote suppression. Dive into the story of the 8,500 “vigilantes” who challenged the voting rights of 850,000 citizens in the lead-up to this week's election.

After the film, stay for a discussion with&nbsp;David Ambrose, the director, and João&nbsp;Cancela, professor, on the very urgent perspectives this film addresses for US democracy. This is an important event you won’t want to miss!

The event is free and open to all. Please RSVP via our <a href="https://goodcompanybooks.com/contact-us">Contact form</a>.

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Film Screening: "Vigilantes Inc."

We’re inviting curious and passionate film lovers to join us for a film night as we revisit timeless classics, hosted by Curious Monkey Film Club.&nbsp;Whether you're revisiting this timeless gem or watching it for the first time, you're in for a treat.

Charade, directed by Stanley Donen, has been lovingly dubbed “the best Hitchcock movie Hitchcock never made.” Audrey Hepburn, draped in Givenchy, plays a young American pursued through Paris by a trio of crooks searching for a stolen fortune. Her only ally? A suave and mysterious Cary Grant. Twisting, witty, and full of charm, Charade is a genre-blending delight.

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.

Doors open: 6:10pm - 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

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!

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Join the Curious Monkey Film Club for an evening of cinematic charm and classic mystery! We're inviting curious and passionate film lovers to join us for a screening of The General (1926).

Probably one of the most entertaining comedies from the silent film era, and a great introduction to Keaton's unique comedic genius. Whether you're revisiting this timeless gem or watching it for the first time, you're in for a treat.

The General is an American silent comedy film, starring and directed by comedian Buster Keaton. Taking inspiration from a real event, Keaton's most ambitious and stunning production is also one of the warmest, bringing together a boy, a girl and a train amid the turmoil of the US Civil War.

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 for popularity but for their enduring craft and intrigue.

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

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

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We’re inviting curious and passionate film lovers to join us for a screening of&nbsp;Battleship Potemkin (1925), by Sergei Eisenstein,&nbsp;one of the fundamental landmarks of international cinema.

Keeping with the silent film era, this movie is a masterclass on the power of cinema as a "revolutionary" weapon. A gripping story acclaimed for its pioneering montage and editing, and powerful sequences like "Odessa Stairs".

Based on the mutiny of Russian sailors against their tyrannical superiors aboard the battleship Potemkin during the Revolution of 1905, the film was conceived as class-conscious revolutionary propaganda. Once had such power that it was banned in many nations, including its native Soviet Union. Governments actually believed it could incite audiences to action.

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

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.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/goodcompanybookstore/" target="_blank">Find out more on our Instagram.</a>

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