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Literature as an antidote to depression

Poetry and, in general, libraries should be the new pharmacies of the spirit.

Podcast' | Javier Gallego and the (lost) generation of 15-M

In this episode, Berna González Harbour speaks with Javier Gallego, director of the Carne Cruda podcast and author of ‘La caída del imperio’ (Literatura Random House).

Miguel Hernández, historical bookseller of Antonio Machado, dies.

Last April 30 and after a battle with pancreatic cancer, Miguel Hernández died at the age of 72 in Madrid.

Spain opens the call for the promotion of translation into foreign languages which, for the first time, includes Asturian and Aragonese.

Yesterday, May 9, the Spanish Official State Gazette published in the Spanish Ministry of Culture's call for grants, on a competitive basis, for the promotion of translation into foreign languages for the year 2024.

All about Libranda

Libranda is a digital services company for the culture and education sector. A digital ecosystem that aims to connect and promote digital content on a global level.

Review of ‘En agosto nos vemos’ by Gabriel García Márquez. Reviewed by Juan Ortiz for ActualidadLiteratura

‘En agosto nos vemos’ is the last novel written by Colombian Nobel laureate Gabriel García Márquez.

Review of ‘El hijo olvidado’ by Mikel Santiago. Reviewed by Juan Ortiz for ActualidadLiteratura.

‘El hijo olvidado’ is the latest volume in the Illumbe universe, a suspense and mystery series written by Spanish sociologist and writer Mikel Santiago.

The Festival Efímera is back, a place to discover works and publishing projects that you won't find at the Madrid Book Fair.

The cultural association Efímera Acción Literaria takes another step in the consolidation of the project to promote the excellent work of emerging and independent publishers in Spain,...

'Being bilingual is a gift for life': Latina author wants more families to talk about books

When Cuban American author Meg Medina was named the first Latina as the national ambassador for young people's literature by the Library of Congress in 2023, she knew this meant a change.

Interview with Alberto Fuguet, Chilean writer.

The writer talks about sensitivity as a flag of insurrection, his lonely youth, and the triumph of pop music.

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