British author behind Algarve crime thriller series prepares to launch new books
Trevor Holman, a British author and local resident behind a series of crime thrillers based in the Algarve, is preparing to launch two new books. Speaking to the Resident this
Publishers and booksellers urge govt to reopen bookstores
Portugal has agreed that commercial establishments that were already open to the public will be able to sell books and school supplies again, after these were banned. The government decree
Independent bookstores say govt. measures ‘insufficient’ to survive pandemic
Earlier this week, Bernardo Trindade, a bookseller in Lisbon, lamented on social media network site Facebook that his historic bookstore Campos Trindade, which was passed down to him by his
New book release: ‘Living the Quieter Algarve Dream’ by Alyson Sheldrake
Have you ever longed for a quieter life? Ever wanted to escape the crowds, walk on deserted beaches, and experience all that a different country has to offer? Alyson and
Author Isabel Stilwell presents her latest book “D. Maria II” in Tavira
Author Isabel Stilwell will be talking about her latest book “D. Maria II” on Friday, March 20 in Tavira Library at 11am. D. Maria II was Queen of Portugal during
Portuguese historian presents her latest book in Silves
Portuguese author Irene Flunser Pimentel will be coming to O Templo do Tempo (local artist António Villares Pires’ studio in Silves) to present her latest book Os Cinco Pilares da
Portugal’s ‘Father of Tourism’ André Jordan launches memoir
André Jordan, often described as the ‘Father of Portuguese Tourism’, is launching his new autobiographical book entitled ‘Uma Viagem Pela Vida’ (A Journey Through Life) this week. The 668-page memoir
Isabel Stilwell publishes new novel in English
To celebrate the bicentennial of Queen Maria II’s birth, Isabel Stilwell’s historical novel “Maria II: The Extraordinary Friendship of Maria and Victoria, two Queens in a world of Men”, has
German author presents novel about murder mystery in Algarve
A book by German author Bettina Haskamp, who writes under the pseudonym Carolina Conrad, will be presented at Castro Marim’s Casa do Sal at 5pm on Friday, June 7. Entitled
Local author launches book ‘111 Places Along the Algarve That You Shouldn’t Miss’
German author Catrin George Ponciano has launched an “exciting insiders’ guide” to the Algarve, entitled ‘111 Places Along the Algarve That You Shouldn’t Miss”. The 240-page book aims to provide