Latest news and stories about authors in Portugal for expats and residents.
Ana Rita Bessa guarantees that she does not agree with the publication of books created by AI. The CEO of the publisher Leya says that it is necessary to protect authors and not let the national market die.
The author was on the 'Olá, Bom Dia!' programme and explained a little about the stories in her books.
The translator of works by Gide, George Sand, or Terry Eagleton, a doctoral student in traditional and oral literature, makes his debut in the novel. The tragic fate of a teacher posted 300 kilometres from home.
In an interview, the writer views the selection of one of his novels as an alternative to Saramago as recognition tempered with prudence: “I do not overvalue it, but I do not undervalue it either.”
The author of bestsellers such as “The Housemaid” (also a success in cinemas) and “The Housemaid's Secret” revealed her real name in an interview with USA Today. However, she will continue to use her pseudonym.
The Portuguese writer will be in Maputo in October and the Mozambican author in Lisbon in May. Both in 2027, under the Cultural Exchange Program.
A new book gathers a set of poems by Botto that remained unpublished. Observador spoke with the editor and three researchers about the relevance of the collection belonging to the author of “Canções”.
She is one of the most valuable names in contemporary Portuguese literature. She studied and worked in Germany, was a full professor in Lisbon, and lived in Brazil and Mozambique. It was only in a more mature phase of her life, at 41, that she released her first book: “O Silêncio” (The Silence), which was awarded the PEN Club Fiction Prize. Since then, she has never stopped publishing, proving herself a remarkable novelist and short story writer. In 2025, she published her 21st book, “Autobiografia não escrita de Marta Freud” (Marta Freud’s Unwritten Autobiography), revealing the dark side of Sigmund Freud, a work awarded the APE Grand Prize. At 86, Teolinda Gersão is preparing a new novel, expresses concern for the world's suffering, and laments that her grandchildren have emigrated because “this country has no future for them.” Listen to her in this first part of the podcast “A Beleza das Pequenas Coisas” (The Beauty of Small Things) by Bernardo Mendonça.
An account of the extraordinary conflict between the two renowned Portuguese authors.
The author of “As Primeiras Coisas” and winner of the José Saramago Prize represents Portugal at the Brazilian literary festival between April 25 and May 3.
In a recent book, a Portuguese author and a Brazilian author intertwine fiction under the pretext of journeys on public transport, which we call by different names. Opinion by Nuno Pacheco.
The author of 'The Anomaly' discusses his creative process, the influence of artificial intelligence on human identity, his literary inspirations in Portugal, and the importance of humour in his work.
The writer died on 4 February 2025 at the age of 87.
'A Montanha' (The Mountain) emerged from an idea by two clinicians at the IPO in Porto.
“A Long Journey with Lídia Jorge”, by João Céu e Silva, explores the life and career of the author who received the Prémio Pessoa in 2025. But it goes further: it focuses on how she constructs her novels and the silent decisions that ultimately guide the reader.
She has books translated into German, French, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Russian, and Chinese. Alice Vieira is known as an author, but she is also a journalist. If you are out of ideas for celebrating International Children's Book Day (April 2nd), start by reading this interview.
She has books translated into German, French, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Russian, and Chinese. Alice Vieira is known as a writer, but she is also a journalist. If you are out of ideas for celebrating International Children's Book Day (April 2nd), start by reading this interview.
It was through her YouTube channel “Dear Maidy”, where she talked about books and films, that she was able to boost her desire to be a writer. During her most recent visit to Portugal to promote the fourth book in the “Clumsy Princess” series, she spoke about her writing process and the reception from the Portuguese public.
The author recalls that no one celebrated Viseu like Aquilino Ribeiro, listing a series of books where the writer mentions the city, describing it as pleasant, lovely, lively, and joyful.
It is one of those thrillers that grips you from the very first page: André Braga, an engineer from Póvoa de Varzim working in Dubai, debuts as a crime novelist with “Sem perdão” (Without Forgiveness), the first in a promising series.
Author Rui Zink discusses his new novel 'Olga Salva o Mundo', his creative process, and his perspective on the current state of society and the Portuguese literary scene. The article also features brief reviews of 'Diários de Viagem' by Matsuo Bashô and 'Os Vikings' by Pierre Bauduin.
And yes, he is a cunning gentleman, the rascal - but there is nothing malicious about him. And that is so evident in the characters of Mário Zambujal.
A prolific author, Mário Zambujal delighted successive generations with his humour and sense of observation. His best-known work is likely 'Crónica dos Bons Malandros' (Chronicle of the Good Scoundrels), from 1980, which brought him to the attention of the general public.
Triunfo do Triunfo e Outros Contos Escolhidos is published by Dom Quixote and gathers short stories that the author still likes. The unsettling novel by the Swiss writer arrives in bookstores via Relógio d’Água.
Portuguese author António Lobo Antunes, a prominent figure in contemporary Portuguese literature with over forty books including novels, essays, and non-fiction, has passed away at age 83. His work is highly regarded both in Portugal and internationally.
Skip to main content Skip to navigation Skip to navigation ! António Lobo Antunes in April 1991. Bristling with provocations … António Lobo Antunes in 1991.
Skip to main content Skip to navigation Skip to navigation ! António Lobo Antunes in 2018. António Lobo Antunes in 2018.
