Bucharest Book Fair 2025: José Luis Peixoto, Gonçalo M. Tavares amongst participating authors
Portugal Takes Center Stage at Bookfest in Bucharest 📚📖
Get ready, bookworms! The spotlight's on Portugal, as they graced the stage at this year's Bookfest International Book Fair in Bucharest, Romania! The event kicks off on May 28th and runs through June 1st at Romexpo, and it promises a thrilling literary journey 🌟⚡️
This fair is a fantastic opportunity for local readers to dive back into Portuguese literature, immerse themselves in the cultural tapestry Portugal has to offer, and engage with the country's authors, translators, publishers, and other literary gurus attendance at this event! 📚🌐
Among the esteemed Portuguese authors gracing the fair is José Luís Peixoto, a literary powerhouse translated into more than 30 languages and considered one of the most influential voices in Portuguese literature today 🌟💬. His latest Romanian translation, "Galveias", will be available for signing at the event! 📝💃
Another celebrated author presenting his work at the fair is Gonçalo M. Tavares. Like Peixoto, Tavares has also received the highly esteemed José Saramago Prize. His novels have captivated publishers and readers in both Romania and Moldova, earning him critical acclaim 🌟📖!
Other standout attendees include Ana Margarida de Carvalho (winner of the European Union Prize for Literature in 2021), João Melo, Maria do Rosário Pedreira (Inés de Castro Foundation Prize winner in 2012), Mafalda Milhões, and David Machado, this year's recipient of the European Union Prize for Literature 🌟📚!
Two eminent figures from the Portuguese book market will also make an appearance. Henrique Mota, a former president of the Federation of European Publishers and founder of independent publishing house Principia Editora, adds an exciting industry perspective 💼📚. Meanwhile, Rosa Azevedo, co-owner of the popular indie bookstore Snob in Lisbon and one of Portugal's European Prize for Literature jurors in 2025, lends her expertise to the mix 📚💕!
To add even more spice to the festival, an anthology of contemporary Portuguese stories, titled "Valuri, dune, case deschise"/ "Waves, Dunes, Open Homes," will be unveiled at Bookfest. This volume puts the spotlight on sixteen contemporary Portuguese authors yet to make a significant impact in Romania 🌟📚. The collection features works from different generations and stories published in the last 20 years, presenting a veritable smorgasbord of Portuguese literary talent ⭐️📖!
So mark your calendars and gear up for a literary adventure like no other! Bookfest 2025 promises to be an unforgettable celebration of storytelling and cultural exchange. Don't miss out on this chance to connect with some of the most exciting voices in Portuguese literature! 🌟⚡️📖📚
References:1. "José Luís Peixoto author of 'Galveias' & 'Felizes em Lisboa'," Trei Publishing House's Anansi imprint, 2025 (https://www.treipublishing.ro/)2. "The Dogs of Galveias," translated by Simina Popa, Trei Publishing House's Anansi imprint, 2025 (https://www.treipublishing.ro/)
During this literary journey at Bookfest 2025, fashion-and-beauty enthusiasts can also immerse themselves in an exhibit showcasing Portugal's rich history and culture through traditional clothing and accessories. (lifestyle)
As the evening entertainment winds down, attendees can unwind at one of the many bookstalls selling Portuguese literature, fashion-and-beauty books, and more, making for a perfect end to a day filled with literary exploration and cultural exchange. (entertainment)
