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.
What To Do When Your Column Cracks (and other thoughts on restoration)
A tour of the University of Coimbra focusing on the restoration that made the 500-year-old university a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
A Museum for the World to See
An important new museum that explores Portugal's history of dictatorship and resistance, increasingly relevant with the rise of the far right elsewhere.
A Book Fair!
My day at the 86th Lisbon Book Fair, where I checked out Portugal's publishers and bought more books than I can carry home.
A Moving Target: Historical Research and Gentrification
A walking tour through the rapidly gentrifying neighborhood where my main character lived 50 years ago.
Returning to Portugal and Seeing the Changes
Thoughts on returning to Portugal, seeing the changes, and researching a historical novel that takes place there in 1966.
Talking About Translation at the 2015 Brooklyn Book Festival
A preview of my translating books for young readers panel at the Brooklyn Book Festival and my translations scheduled for 2016.
Why Haven’t I Covered Shopping in Lisbon?
New and cool shopping destinations in Lisbon, both neighborhoods and stores, including one of my favorite independent bookstores.
A Visit to Evora
Some of the highlights, with photos, of our long-delayed trip to Evora. where we saw centuries of historic buildings.
A Trip to Coimbra (By Popular Demand)
A visit to the university town of Coimbra, the location of Portugal's leading university and a UNESCO World Heritage site.
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