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Are you looking to venture into the world of books here in Lisbon, Portugal?
Join our vibrant Fiction & Non-Fiction Book Club, and here's the twist – we're meeting IN PERSON at a local cafe!
We're all about creating a welcoming space for newcomers who want to dive headfirst into the world of literature. From double espressos to page-turners, we've got you covered. Join us for engaging book discussions, flavorful treats, and the warm embrace of like-minded individuals.
Expand your literary horizons, embark on thought-provoking adventures, and make lasting connections within our friendly community.
So, whether you're a seasoned bookworm or just dipping your toes into the literary waters, come along and let's explore captivating stories together over a cup of coffee!
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- OCTOBER Lisbon Book Club: A History of Burning by Janika OzaAv. Fontes Pereira de Melo 42E, Lisboa
📱 STAY UP TO DATE VIA THE WHATSAPP GROUP: Click here for link
Event Details:
🗓️ Date: October 18th, 2025
🕓 Time: 17h (Duration is 90-120min)
📍 Location: Saldanha Residences--Food Court, Downstairs: Av. Fontes Pereira de Melo 42E · Lisboa📚✨ Join us for our October Lisbon Book Club meetup on October 18th, 2025 at 17h (5pm), where we’ll dive into the sweeping and unforgettable novel A History of Burning by Janika Oza.
Spanning four generations and continents, Oza’s debut tells the story of an Indian family forced from their homeland, navigating indentured servitude, displacement, and migration across Uganda, England, and Canada. 🌍📖
🧑🤝🧑 Together we’ll explore themes of identity, resilience, belonging, and the sacrifices families make to survive and thrive. This is a story about the scars of colonialism and the enduring bonds of love and family that carry across time and distance. Expect a rich discussion that is both heart-wrenching and full of hope. 💔✨❤️
📚 Whether you’re drawn to historical fiction, multigenerational sagas, or stories of migration and memory, this book is sure to spark a thoughtful and moving conversation.
📆 Grab your copy, meet us on October 18th @ 17h, and let’s journey through A History of Burning together! 🌌
📚 Book Club Prep:
Whether you’re an ear reader (audiobooks 🎧), an eye reader (e-reader, phone, or digital copy 📱), or a physical book lover 📖—you’re welcome here! We encourage you to support local bookstores and libraries when possible. Often, someone in the group has a physical copy to loan after they’ve finished, so check in the WhatsApp group if you’re in need.Agenda:
🕰️ Arrive a few minutes early to grab a coffee or snack from one of the many cafes and restaurants nearby (if budget and dietary restrictions allow).
👥 Gather as a large group for introductions, then break into smaller discussion groups for more personal conversations about the book.
📖 Book Discussion: Share your emotions, thoughts, and reflections on the story. SPOILERS WILL OCCUR—if you haven’t finished, no worries, just a heads-up!
🔄 Regroup to exchange key takeaways and insights from each group.🍝 Optional dinner afterward at the Italian place upstairs—friends, partners, and loved ones are welcome to join!
Looking forward to a heartfelt, reflective, and thought-provoking evening!
🫶🏼 Maggie
IG: @maggiegetsreal(Disclaimer: 🤖 Description created by AI & edited by Maggie)
- NOVEMBER Lisbon Book Club: I Who Have Never Known Men by Jacqueline HarpmanAv. Fontes Pereira de Melo 42E, Lisboa
Event Details:
🗓️ Date: November 15, 2025
🕓 Time: 17h (Duration is 90-120min)
📍 Location: Saldanha Residences--Food Court, Downstairs: Av. Fontes Pereira de Melo 42E · Lisboa📚✨ Join us for our November Lisbon Book Club meetup on November 15th, 2025 at 17h (5pm), where we’ll dive into the haunting and unforgettable novel I Who Have Never Known Men by Jacqueline Harpman.
First published in 1995 and rediscovered as a modern classic, this slim yet powerful novel follows a group of women held captive underground, cut off from the world above. When freedom finally comes, the story transforms into a meditation on survival, memory, and the search for meaning in an unknowable world. 🌌📖🧑🤝🧑 Together we’ll reflect on themes of isolation, resilience, gender, and what it means to live without history or context. Sparse yet lyrical, Harpman’s writing invites us to sit with uncertainty and ask profound questions about humanity, freedom, and identity. Expect an intimate and thought-provoking discussion. 💭✨
📚 Whether you’re drawn to dystopian tales, feminist literature, or deeply philosophical stories, this book is certain to spark powerful conversation.
📆 Grab your copy, meet us on November 15th @ 17h, and let’s journey through I Who Have Never Known Mentogether! 🌙
📚 Book Club Prep:
Whether you’re an ear reader (audiobooks 🎧), an eye reader (e-reader, phone, or digital copy 📱), or a physical book lover 📖—you’re welcome here! We encourage you to support local bookstores and libraries when possible. Often, someone in the group has a physical copy to loan after they’ve finished, so check in the WhatsApp group if you’re in need.Agenda:
🕰️ Arrive a few minutes early to grab a coffee or snack from one of the many cafes and restaurants nearby (if budget and dietary restrictions allow).
👥 Gather as a large group for introductions, then break into smaller discussion groups for more personal conversations about the book.
📖 Book Discussion: Share your emotions, thoughts, and reflections on the story. SPOILERS WILL OCCUR—if you haven’t finished, no worries, just a heads-up!
🔄 Regroup to exchange key takeaways and insights from each group.🍝 Optional dinner afterward at the Italian place upstairs—friends, partners, and loved ones are welcome to join!
Looking forward to an intimate, reflective, and meaningful evening!
🫶🏼 Maggie
IG: @maggiegetsreal(Disclaimer: 🤖 Description created by AI & edited by Maggie)
- DECEMBER Lisbon Book Club: 1984 by George OrwellAv. Fontes Pereira de Melo 42E, Lisboa
Event Details:
🗓️ Date: December 20, 2025
🕓 Time: 17h (Duration is 90-120min)
📍 Location: Saldanha Residences--Food Court, Downstairs: Av. Fontes Pereira de Melo 42E · Lisboa📚✨ Join us for our December Lisbon Book Club meetup on December 20th, 2025 at 17h (5pm), where we’ll explore George Orwell’s timeless and chilling classic 1984.
Set in a dystopian future where Big Brother watches every move, Orwell’s masterpiece is both a political warning and a deeply human story of resistance, truth, and the fight to hold onto love and individuality in a world of control. 👁️📖
🧑🤝🧑 Together we’ll unpack themes of surveillance, propaganda, censorship, and freedom, reflecting on how eerily relevant this novel remains today. Expect a discussion that is intense, thought-provoking, and sure to spark conversation about power and the resilience of the human spirit. ⚖️✨
📚 Whether you’re reading it for the first time or revisiting this classic, 1984 promises to leave you questioning and reflecting long after you’ve turned the last page.
📆 Grab your copy, meet us on December 20th @ 17h, and let’s dive into Orwell’s unforgettable vision together! 🌌
📚 Book Club Prep:
Whether you’re an ear reader (audiobooks 🎧), an eye reader (e-reader, phone, or digital copy 📱), or you love the feel of a physical book 📖—you’re welcome here!*We encourage you to support local bookstores and libraries when possible. And don’t forget: someone in the group often has a physical copy they’re happy to lend once they’ve finished—so check in the WhatsApp group if you’re in need!
Agenda:
🕰️ Arrive a few minutes early to grab a coffee or snack from one of the many cafes and restaurants nearby (if budget and dietary restrictions allow).👥 Gather as a large group for introductions, then break into smaller discussion groups for more personal conversations about the book.
📖 Book Discussion: Share your emotions, thoughts, and reflections on the story. SPOILERS WILL OCCUR—if you haven’t finished, no worries, just a heads-up!
🔄 Regroup to exchange key takeaways and insights from each group.
🍝 Optional dinner afterward at the Italian place upstairs—friends, partners, and loved ones are welcome to join! (RSVP IN WHATSAPP GROUP BY THURSDAY PRIOR)
Looking forward to a heartfelt, reflective, and enriching evening!
🫶🏼 Maggie
IG: @maggiegetsreal(Disclaimer: 🤖 Description created by AI)
- JANUARY Lisbon Book Club: Blindness by José SaramagoAv. Fontes Pereira de Melo 42E, Lisboa
Event Details:
🗓️ Date: January 17, 2026
🕓 Time: 17h (Duration is 90-120min)
📍 Location: Saldanha Residences--Food Court, Downstairs: Av. Fontes Pereira de Melo 42E · Lisboa📚✨ Join us for our January Lisbon Book Club meetup on January 17th, 2026 at 17h (5pm), where we’ll explore José Saramago’s haunting and unforgettable novel Blindness.
In this modern classic, an unexplained epidemic of sudden blindness sweeps through a city, plunging society into chaos. Saramago’s stark yet poetic prose reveals the fragility of civilization and the depths of human resilience when the structures we depend on collapse. 👁️📖
🧑🤝🧑 Together we’ll discuss themes of morality, survival, compassion, and the thin line between order and anarchy. Expect a conversation that is both unsettling and deeply moving, as we reflect on what it means to truly see—ourselves and each other. ⚖️✨
📚 Whether you’re reading Saramago for the first time or returning to this powerful story, Blindness promises to spark rich discussion and linger in your mind long after the last page.
📆 Grab your copy, meet us on January 17th @ 17h, and let’s navigate this profound novel together! 🌌
📚 Book Club Prep:
Whether you’re an ear reader (audiobooks 🎧), an eye reader (e-reader, phone, or digital copy 📱), or you love the feel of a physical book 📖—you’re welcome here!*We encourage you to support local bookstores and libraries when possible. And don’t forget: someone in the group often has a physical copy they’re happy to lend once they’ve finished—so check in the WhatsApp group if you’re in need!
Agenda:
🕰️ Arrive a few minutes early to grab a coffee or snack from one of the many cafes and restaurants nearby (if budget and dietary restrictions allow).👥 Gather as a large group for introductions, then break into smaller discussion groups for more personal conversations about the book.
📖 Book Discussion: Share your emotions, thoughts, and reflections on the story. SPOILERS WILL OCCUR—if you haven’t finished, no worries, just a heads-up!
🔄 Regroup to exchange key takeaways and insights from each group.
🍝 Optional dinner afterward at the Italian place upstairs—friends, partners, and loved ones are welcome to join! (RSVP IN WHATSAPP GROUP BY THURSDAY PRIOR)
Looking forward to a heartfelt, reflective, and enriching evening!
🫶🏼 Maggie
IG: @maggiegetsreal(Disclaimer: 🤖 Description created by AI)
