Evil Wins
A discussion of stories in which the villains win, and what they can offer readers, young and old.
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Should You Rent a Car in Portugal?
From time to time people write me with questions about their upcoming trips to Portugal. A common question that I get is, “Should I rent a car?” Several...
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Too Old to Write?
Why authors’ careers shouldn’t be as short as professional athletes’ — and what we have to contribute whatever our age.
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Richard Reviews Restaurants…in Porto and Coimbra
Visiting Porto for the fourth time, and a roundup of new restaurants for the influx of tourists to this up-and-coming destination.
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Dining in Lisbon 2016: A Guest Post by Richard Lachmann
The 2016 annual roundup of Lisbon restaurants, with some impressive new entries and a couple of dear departed favorites for pastries.
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Where to Invade Next and What to Translate Next
Discussing a popular young adult book from Portugal, A Lua de Joana, in the context of that country’s decision to decriminalize drugs.
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Winner, Los Angeles Times Book Prize for Young Adult Literature, 2023!
