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Concerts, debates, lectures and itineraries to remember the writer Francisco Casavella

The tribute day, which will take place on 15 October, will focus on the trilogy 'El día del Watusi', considered a cult novel about Barcelona in the 20th century.

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The application period for the Iceland Writers Retreat 2024 is open

The event will take place in the Icelandic capital in April next year and will feature writers such as Jeannette Walls, Omar El Akkad and Phil Klay.

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Lucy Hounsom: "The residency at Vil·la Joana has made me grow as a person"

The British author has spent three weeks in Barcelona in the first year that she has devoted herself to writing full time.

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Two Nobel Literature Prize winners take part in the CCCB cycle 'Europa'

They are Olga Tokarczuk and J. M. Coetzee, and also will be there the writers Edurne Portela and Mathias Énard and the editor Valerie Miles.

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Ellen Savage: "I will remember my stay at Vil-la Joana for a long time"

The Australian author left the literary residence "with a living and inspiring project".

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Caroline Brothers: "I am always impressed by the vitality and cultural daring of Barcelona"

The Australian writer and journalist has been working on a new novel in her residence at the MUHBA Vil-la Joana.

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Literary Radar

Selection of local and international pieces on literature

What we’re reading: writers and readers on the books they enjoyed in September | THE GUARDIAN | 15/09/2023

Writers, critics and readers discuss the titles they have read over the last month.

The Secret Hours by Mick Herron review – secrets and spies | THE GUARDIAN | 08/09/2023

This companion piece to the Slough House series uncovers intrigue and corruption in the secret service, from 90s Berlin to the Cabinet office.

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Bryan Washington on Queer Friendship and Intimacy | THE NEW YORKER | 29/08/2023

The author discusses his new novella, “Server.”

A Modern Fable About Time, Narrative, and Real Estate | THE NEW YORKER | 21/08/2023

In Hilary Leichter’s “Terrace Story,” a woman has a secret superpower: she can expand cramped apartments with her mind.

Diane Mehta Reads Eavan Boland | THE NEW YORKER | 16/08/2023

Diane Mehta joins Kevin Young to read "The Lost Art of Letter Writing,” by Eavan Boland.

What to read this autumn: 2023’s biggest new books | THE GUARDIAN | 13/08/2023

Sara Pascoe’s new novel, rare Terry Pratchett, memoirs from Barbra Streisand and Britney Spears, plus the essential reading on today’s hot button topics – all the releases...

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