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

This month, we'll be reading&nbsp;Death in Venice&nbsp;by&nbsp;Thomas Mann

Erudite, respectable writer Gustav Aschenbach lives a life of structured routine. 

One day, as he puzzles over his stubborn writer's block, Aschenbach has a dazzling vision that leaves him with a restless urge to abandon his settled life and travel south to Venice. On checking into his hotel, Aschenbach notices a young Polish boy of perfect, sculptural beauty: Tadzio. As he lingers on at the hotel, Aschenbach falls into an ever-deeper infatuation with the youth, whose curled blond hair and porcelain face fill him with rapture.Ignoring whispered warnings of a cholera outbreak in the city, Aschenbach chooses to stay close to Tadzio, his mind swirling with mad desire.

Classical in structure yet roiled by disturbing passion,&nbsp;Death in Venice&nbsp;is an enormously powerful story of one man's undoing. Part of the Pushkin Press Classics series: timeless storytelling by icons of literature, hand picked from around the globe.&nbsp;

Translated by Lesley Chamberlain

Get Your Copy:&nbsp;You can&nbsp;<a href="https://goodcompanybooks.com/shop/product/death-in-venice/57694773346685" target="_blank">purchase your book</a><a href="https://goodcompanybooks.com/shop/product/their-eyes-were-watching-god-1/53530739114365" target="_blank">&nbsp;</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!

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 we ask that you register a free ticket 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.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/goodcompanybookstore/" target="_blank">Find out more on our Instagram.</a>

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Classics Book Club

Junta-te à nossa comunidade para trabalhar na tua escrita!

As sessões são bilíngues. Os falantes de português e inglês são bem-vindos.

O “Write Now”&nbsp; é um encontro mensal para investigadores, académicos e escritores de todas as disciplinas. É um espaço concebido para escrevermos juntos — para transformar o que é um processo solitário num de conexão e criatividade partilhada.&nbsp;

30 a 40 minutos de escrita silenciosa e atenta&nbsp;

Tempo para reflexão, partilha e conversa informal

Os participantes podem trazer o seu computador portátil, caderno ou qualquer projeto de escrita em que gostariam de trabalhar.

Qualquer pessoa envolvida na escrita. Desde investigadores académicos e estudantes, a escritores independentes e criativos que desejem desenvolver uma prática de escrita consistente em comunidade.

Os bilhetes custam 5 € e recomendamos que os compre com antecedência, pois este é um evento popular com capacidade limitada.

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"Write Now" com Virando a Página

Event hosted in English&nbsp;

We are overjoyed to invite you to gather in&nbsp;Good Company Bookstore&nbsp;for a book launch of&nbsp;Floodlines, Saleem Haddad's new novel. The evening will begin with a conversation with the author, on family, queerness, and memory, moderated by&nbsp;<a href="https://julekurbjeweit.com/about/" target="_blank">Jule Kurbjeweit</a>, a curator and art worker based in Lisbon, followed by q&amp;a and book signing.&nbsp;

About&nbsp;Floodlines:&nbsp;

In the summer of 2014, three estranged Iraqi-British sisters are drawn back into each other’s orbits through the discovery of their late father’s lost paintings.

As Mediha, Zainab, and Ishtar lay claim to his legacy—an inheritance laced with exile, betrayal, and an Iraq they no longer recognise—Zainab’s son Nizar, a war correspondent haunted by his time on the front lines, returns to the family fold. As summer bleeds into autumn and the truth about the paintings unfurls, the family is forced to confront the personal and political betrayals that tore them apart.

Spanning continents and decades,&nbsp;Floodlines&nbsp;grapples with grief and memory, and charts the emotional and political aftershocks of a century of war and revolution in Iraq and beyond. Inspired by the artistic legacy of Haddad’s great uncle, the Iraqi modernist painter Jewad Selim,&nbsp;Floodlines&nbsp;explores family, queerness, and the wounds of (neo)colonialism in haunting, visceral prose.

<a href="https://goodcompanybooks.com/shop/product/floodlines/57774009287037" target="_blank">Purchase your copy here!</a>

About the author:&nbsp;Saleem Haddad was born in Kuwait City to an Iraqi-German mother and a Palestinian-Lebanese father. His critically acclaimed first novel,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.europaeditions.co.uk/book/9781609454135/guapa" target="_blank">Guapa</a>&nbsp;(2016), was awarded both a Stonewall Honour and the Polari Prize. His writing spans novels, short stories, essays, film, and television. His directorial debut,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=73gWRrQc2Ek" target="_blank">Marco</a>, premiered in 2019 and was nominated for the Iris Prize for ‘Best British Short Film’. His writing has been supported by institutions such as Yaddo and the Literarisches Colloquium Berlin. His second novel,&nbsp;<a href="http://europaeditions.co.uk/book/9781787706132/floodlines" target="_blank">Floodlines</a>, will be published in February 2026. He lives in Lisbon, with roots in Amman, Beirut, and London.

source: <a href="https://www.saleemhaddad.com/floodlines">https://www.saleemhaddad.com/floodlines</a>

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 &amp; 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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Book Launch: Floodlines by Saleem Haddad

Join us for an evening of books, conversation, and community as we dive into recent works of contemporary fiction!

Book of the Month:&nbsp;Hamnet&nbsp;by Maggie O'Farrell&nbsp;

About the Book: Drawing on Maggie O'Farrell's long-term fascination with the little-known story behind Shakespeare's most enigmatic play,&nbsp;Hamnet&nbsp;is a luminous portrait of a marriage, at its heart the loss of a beloved child.

Warwickshire in the 1580s. Agnes is a woman as feared as she is sought after for her unusual gifts. She settles with her husband in Henley street, Stratford, and has three children: a daughter, Susanna, and then twins, Hamnet and Judith. The boy, Hamnet, dies in 1596, aged eleven. Four years or so later, the husband writes a play called Hamlet.

Award-winning author Maggie O'Farrell's new novel breathes full-blooded life into the story of a loss usually consigned to literary footnotes, and provides an unforgettable vindication of Agnes, a woman intriguingly absent from history.

Get Your Copy: You can&nbsp;<a href="https://goodcompanybooks.com/shop/product/hamnet/41340194259030" target="_blank">purchase your book</a>&nbsp;on our website and choose in-store pickup or home delivery.

By Bus:&nbsp;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:&nbsp;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:&nbsp;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.

Contemporary Book Club

Join us for an interactive and fun reading for your kids on Saturday morning!

Our 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 register your free tickets in advance 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.

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.

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 queer literature!

Book of the Month:&nbsp;The Faggots and Their Friends Between Revolutions&nbsp;by Larry Mitchell&nbsp;

About the Book:&nbsp;The Faggots and Their Friends Between Revolutions&nbsp;is a beloved queer utopian text written by Larry Mitchell with lush illustrations by Ned Asta, published by Calamus Press in 1977. Part-fable, part-manifesto, the book takes place in Ramrod, an empire in decline, and introduces us to the communities of the faggots, the women, the queens, the queer men, and the women who love women who are surviving the ways and world of men. Cherished by many over the four decades since its publication,&nbsp;The Faggots and Their Friends Between Revolutions&nbsp;offers a trenchant critique of capitalism, assimilation, and patriarchy that is deeply relevant today.

Get Your Copy:&nbsp;You can&nbsp;<a href="https://goodcompanybooks.com/shop/product/the-faggots-and-their-friends-between-revolutions/53530747470205" target="_blank">purchase your book</a>&nbsp;on our website and choose in-store pickup or home delivery.

Good Company Books&nbsp;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>

Queer Book Club

Come and enjoy an intimate concert at Good Company Bookstore as we invite two artists to perform!

Whether you're here to discover new music, unwind after a long day, or simply enjoy&nbsp;good company, this promises to be a special night.

Join us at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/goodcompanybookstore/" target="_blank">Good Company Bookstore&nbsp;</a>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 artists transport you with their heartfelt performances.

<a href="https://www.instagram.com/cavalo55_music/" target="_blank">Cavalo55</a>&nbsp;is a multi-instrumentalist, folk singer-songwriter with a heavy americana influence and sound that has drawn comparisons with artists and contemporaries such as Kevin Morby, Lord Huron, and Gregory Alan Isakov. With his songs that are often delivered with a tinge of melancholy and heart on your sleeve sentiment, he was rightly hailed as such by Atwood Magazine (for 'Espresso Martini') -&nbsp;"With his soulful, aching voice resounding against a backdrop that rises and falls in waves of explosive emotion, Cavalo55 ensures we feel the pain, the passion, the weariness, and longing, and everything else that was poured from his heart and soul into this four-and-a-half minute memory."

<a href="https://www.instagram.com/fema_nasredes/" target="_blank">FeMa</a>'s sound is an innovative fusion between shoegaze, indie and elements of Portuguese Celtic music and fado. Born in Alcobaça, FeMa is a self-expression project that blends the roots of Portuguese music with modernity.

With a career marked by protest music and a connection with nature, FeMa builds immersive soundscapes that invite introspection. Their music has been growing steadily on the national circuit, with more than 50 concerts and recent notable appearances on stages such as Festival A Porta, Mêda +, Festival Termómetro, MusicBox, Sonus Art, Barreirinha Bar, among others. FeMa's position as one of the most authentic voices in new Portuguese music.

6.45pm - Doors open. Grab a drink and snack 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.

Our shows often sell out so we&nbsp;strongly suggest&nbsp;purchasing tickets online&nbsp;beforehand. 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.

Good Company Books is an independent&nbsp;English Bookstore&nbsp;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&nbsp;books,&nbsp;events, coffee,&nbsp;and&nbsp;wine.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/goodcompanybookstore/" target="_blank">Find out more on our Instagram.</a>

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Live Music Night with Cavalo55 & FeMa

Join us for an evening of books, conversation, and community as we dive celebrate works of lusophone authors!

Event Language: Hosted in English but readers are welcome to read in both the Portuguese original and the English translation.

Here at&nbsp;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:&nbsp;The Passion According to G.H&nbsp;by Clarice Lispector

G.H., a well-to-do Rio sculptress, enters the room of her maid, which is as clear and white "as in an insane asylum from which dangerous objects have been removed". There she sees a cockroach - black, dusty, prehistoric - crawling out of the wardrobe and, panicking, slams the door on it. Her irresistible fascination with the dying insect provokes a spiritual crisis, in which she questions her place in the universe and her very identity, propelling her towards an act of shocking transgression.&nbsp;

Clarice Lispector's spare, deeply disturbing yet luminous novel transforms language into something otherworldly, and is one of her most unsettling and compelling works.

Get Your Copy: You can&nbsp;<a href="https://goodcompanybooks.com/shop/product/the-passion-according-to-g-h/41554294276182" target="_blank">purchase the book on our website</a>&nbsp;and choose in-store pickup or home delivery.

What To Expect From Our Book Clubs

The book club is free to attend, but please register your free ticket so we know how many to expect.

Good Company Books&nbsp;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>

Lusophone Book Club

Our 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.&nbsp;

Please note, the event will be held in English.

This event is free to attend, but we ask that you register your free tickets in advance so we know how many little bookworms to expect. Please select how many adults will be attending. If you can't make it, please ensure you cancel your ticket so others can join.

Good Company Books&nbsp;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>

Book of the Month:&nbsp;&nbsp;L'Etranger&nbsp;by Albert Camus&nbsp;

In&nbsp;The Outsider&nbsp;(1942), his classic existentialist novel, Camus explores the alienation of an individual who refuses to conform to social norms. Meursault, his anti-hero, will not lie.When his mother dies, he refuses to show his emotions simply to satisfy the expectations of others. And when he commits a random act of violence on a sun-drenched beach near Algiers, his lack of remorse compounds his guilt in the eyes of society and the law. Yet he is as much a victim as a criminal.Albert Camus' portrayal of a man confronting the absurd, and revolting against the injustice of society, depicts the paradox of man's joy in life when faced with the 'tender indifference' of the world.&nbsp;

Sandra Smith's translation, based on close listening to a recording of Camus reading his work aloud on French radio in 1954, sensitively renders the subtleties and dream-like atmosphere of L'Étranger.&nbsp;

Get Your Copy:&nbsp;You can&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://goodcompanybooks.com/shop/product/the-outsider-1/57456567746941">purchase your book&nbsp;</a>on our website and choose in-store pickup or home delivery.

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

Poesia ao microfone com Bernardo Gramaxo

Língua do evento: Português

Junta-te a nós para uma noite de poesia portuguesa, criatividade e comunidade na Good Company Bookstore, com o nosso anfitrião,&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.instagram.com/sketchy_books/">Bernardo Gramaxo</a>. Quer sejas poeta, amante de poesia ou simplesmente curioso, esta é uma oportunidade para partilhar palavras, ouvir e conectares-te com outros entusiastas da literatura.

A noite começará com algumas leituras de Bernardo antes de abrirmos o microfone para quem quiser partilhar a sua poesia num ambiente acolhedor e caloroso.

Este evento é para celebrar a poesia portuguesa, por isso, se quiseres atuar, prepara 1 ou 2 poemas em português.

Não és artista? Não há problema! És mais do que bem-vindo para assistir e apreciar as leituras como parte do público.

Este evento é para qualquer pessoa que goste de poesia - seja um poeta experiente, um aspirante a escritor ou simplesmente um entusiasta de poesia que gosta de ouvir spoken word.

A participação neste evento é gratuita, mas pedimos que te registes com antecedência para sabermos com quantas pessoas esperar. Os lugares são limitados e serão atribuídos por ordem de chegada.

A Good Company Books é uma livraria independente de livros em inglês em Lisboa. Nascida do nosso amor pela literatura global e pela nossa herança portuguesa, estamos a criar um espaço para pessoas de todas as origens se reunirem e desfrutarem dos melhores livros, eventos, café e vinho.&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.instagram.com/goodcompanybookstore/">Saiba mais no nosso Instagram.</a>

De metro: Estamos a 5 minutos a pé da estação de metro Campo Pequeno (linha amarela) e a 10 minutos a pé da estação de metro Alameda (linhas verde e vermelha).

De autocarro: Existem várias opções convenientes de autocarros a 2 quarteirões de distância, na Avenida República, sendo a paragem mais próxima da nossa loja a Campo Pequeno-Av. República.

De bicicleta: Se estiveres a utilizar as bicicletas públicas Gira, há uma estação de estacionamento do outro lado da rua (n.º 431 - Rua do Arco Cego / Av. Magalhães Lima).

De carro: Há um parque de estacionamento pago do outro lado da rua, entre a Rua Arco do Cego e a Rua Dona Filipa de Vilhena. Também há estacionamento disponível nas ruas do bairro.

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Círculo de Poesia

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

Staff Favorites

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

Nossas listas são curadas através dos diversos gostos do nosso time. As listas estão organizadas por tema para destacar títulos incríveis que talvez ainda não tenhas ouvido falar.&nbsp;

As nossas escolhas

Our general fiction section 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.

General 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

Dos clássicos ao experimental a nossa coleção de ficção contem o melhor de todos os gêneros. Te transportando para outras vidas e mundos através de diversas narrativas.

Ficção

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

Nessa categoria podes achar novos livros sobre cultura, crítica, biografias, e ciência, assim como todos os grandes clássicos de cada gênero da não ficção.&nbsp;

Não Ficção

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

Livros para guiar jovens leitores durante os primeiros anos de suas vidas literárias.

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Todos os Livros

Gêneros Literários

Merchandising

Cartões de oferta

Itens de Papelaria

Vestuário

Saldos de Regresso às Aulas

Explore a nossa seleção de livros em inglês, deambule entre as prateleiras ou peça uma recomendação aos nossos livreiros.

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Um lugar para ler, encontrar-se ou trabalhar. Servimos café de especialidade, vinho natural e cocktails clássicos.

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