Event Language: Hosted in English but readers are welcome to read in both the Portuguese original and the English translation.
Join us for an evening of books, conversation, and community at our Lusophone Book Club.
Here at Good Company, we are passionate about translations, especially of Lusophone authors. That's why we wanted to start this book club, to further our community by exploring the multicultural literary traditions, and the beauty of the Portuguese language.
Book of the Month
This month, we'll be reading Crooked Plow by Itamar Viera Junior.
About the Book: Deep in Brazil's neglected Bahia hinterland, two sisters find an ancient knife beneath their grandmother's bed and, momentarily mystified by its power, decide to taste its metal. The shuddering violence that follows marks their lives and binds them together forever.
Heralded as a new masterpiece and the most important Brazilian novel of this century, this fascinating and gripping story about the lives of subsistence farmers in the Brazil's poorest region, three generations after the abolition of slavery in that country is at once fantastic and realist, covering themes of family, spirituality, slavery and its aftermath and political struggle.
Get Your Copy: Readers are welcome to read in both the Portuguese original and the English translation, allowing for a dynamic discussion that encompasses not only the book's themes but also translation as a topic in itself. Copies of the English translation are available for purchase both in-store and on our website. If you would like to read it in Portuguese, we encourage you to visit one of the many wonderful independent bookstores around Lisbon.
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, great company, and engaging conversations over drinks. Grab your copy of the book and come along to listen and be part of the discussion!
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