Lisbon Book Fair: A Holiday Full of Discounts, Autographs, and Fun Activities
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Lisbon Book Fair: A Holiday Full of Discounts, Autographs, and Fun Activities

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Summary:

  • Lisbon Book Fair runs until June 22nd at Eduardo VII Park, featuring books, authors, and activities for all ages.

  • Special holiday program includes storytelling, theatrical performances, and discussions on the importance of books.

  • Autograph sessions with authors like Filipa Salgado, Carlos Luna, and Fátima Lopes throughout the day.

  • Exclusive discounts on popular books like "1984", "Hunger Games", and works by Stephen King and José Saramago.

  • Activities for children include photo ops with Homem-Cão and Bluey, and a play based on "A Menina do Mar".

The Lisbon Book Fair has opened its doors on June 4th at Eduardo VII Park, near Marquês de Pombal, and will remain until June 22nd. This 95th edition brings together books of various genres, authors from all nationalities, and a plethora of fun activities for all ages. The fair's program is packed with events to suit every taste, and this Tuesday, June 10th, is no exception.

Given that it's a holiday, the day is even more packed with activities, making it the perfect opportunity to visit the fair with friends and family. Enjoy the discounts and autograph sessions for a well-spent afternoon.

Activities for Kids

  • At 10:15 AM in the North Auditorium, Ana Sousa Martins will host a dynamic and creative storytelling session by The Poets and Dragons Society.
  • At 10:45 AM, the Porto Editora space will bring to life Sophia de Mello Breyner Andresen's "A Menina do Mar" in a theatrical performance.

For Parents

  • At 11:00 AM in the Pingo Doce Orange Square, Rute Pinto will discuss "The Power of Books in Personality Development", drawing from her exclusive Pingo Doce Crescer Feliz books.
  • At 11:30 AM, the Editorial Presença square will feature the Homem-Cão mascot for photo opportunities, alongside Bluey at the Penguin Random House square.

Autograph Sessions

  • 1:00 PM: Filipa Salgado at Cordel D’Prata pavilion and Carlos Luna at Oficina da Escrita pavilion.
  • 3:00 PM: Ana Rita Sousa and Raquel Soares at Porto Editora, Bárbara Oliveira and João Tordo at Penguin Random House.
  • 4:00 PM: Fátima Lopes at Planeta space and Imaculada Gomes Duarte at Atlantic Books.
  • 4:45 PM: Rui Tavares at Tinta-Da-China stand.
  • 5:00 PM: António Bagão Félix and Marcelo Teixeira at Clube do Autor, Joana Marques at Bertrand Editora, and Susana Amaro Velho at LEYA.

Book of the Day Deals

  • "1984" by George Orwell: €8.40 (was €14) at Antígona.
  • "7 Segredos Para Investir Como Warren Buffett": €9.50 (was €18.97) at Editora Self.
  • "A Aranha" by Lars Kepler: €13.32 (was €22.20) at Porto Editora.
  • "Hunger Games: A Balada dos Pássaros e das Serpentes": €12.55 (was €20.90) at Editorial Presença.
  • "Amor e Santorini" by Jenna Evans Welch: €10.19 (was €16.90) at Zero a Oito.
  • "As Musas" by Alex Michaelides: €11.35 (was €18.90) at Editorial Presença.
  • "As Intermitências da Morte" by José Saramago: €10.65 (was €17.75) at Porto Editora.
  • "Billy Summers" by Stephen King: €13.32 (was €22.20) at Bertrand Editora.
  • "Esses Prazeres Violentos" by Chloe Gong: €11.90 (was €19.90) at LEYA.
  • "Um Lugar Feliz" by Emily Henry: €11.70 (was €19.50) at LEYA.
  • "Finale" by Stephanie Garber: €11.95 (was €19.90) at Editorial Presença.
  • "Lá, Onde o Vento Chora" by Delia Owens: €11.99 (was €19.90) at Porto Editora.

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