Programme

Events

Author conversations, poetry nights, and small launches — free unless noted. Seats are limited; email us to reserve.

In the shop

Evenings among the shelves

We clear a few chairs between fiction and poetry, pour tea or coffee, and let the conversation follow the book — not a stage set.

Bookshelves prepared for an evening reading
12 AugTuesday · 19:00

Poetry night: “What saves us”

Open mic and invited readers from the Algarve poetry circle. Bring a short poem — Portuguese or English welcome.

28 AugThursday · 18:30

Launch: new Portuguese fiction

In-conversation with a Faro-based novelist and their editor. Signed copies available after the talk.

10 SepThursday · 19:00

Revolutions & utopias reading group

Monthly discussion from our thematic shelf. September title announced by email — ask at the desk to join the list.

24 SepThursday · 17:30

Illustrated hour for families

Storytime and browsing for young readers. Picture books set out; carers welcome to stay for questions about school lists.

Books stacked for book club discussion
Publishers & press

Propose a launch or visit

Independent publishers and authors: write to us with a date window and a short note on the book. We favour conversation over sales pitches.

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