Rui Couceiro discusses his latest non-fiction work, 'A Mais Bela Maldição', a collection of stories about people whose lives were transformed by books. The author reflects on his writing process, the influence of his own experiences, and his views on the future of literature in the age of Artificial Intelligence. The article also briefly reviews 'Maximiliano - Imperador' by Carlos Tello Díaz, a historical account of the tragic life of the Habsburg prince who became Emperor of Mexico.