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Monchique Reading Club celebrates eight years with Clara Andrade and the book "Farol"

Postal do Algarve29 August 2026 at 11:25

The Monchique Reading Club celebrated its eighth anniversary with a session dedicated to the book "Farol" by writer Clara Andrade, who was present at the meeting. During the session, participants discussed the work, delving deeper into the characters, places, and themes present in the book.

"Farol" follows protagonist Júlia and two friends on a journey between Mértola and Cape São Vicente, starting with a visit to the thermal baths of Caldas de Monchique. The story sparked in the club members the desire to also travel the route or path to São Vicente, following part of the itinerary portrayed in the work.

The group's next meeting will be dedicated to the book "Jesus Cristo bebia cerveja" by writer Afonso Cruz, chosen by the participants themselves to continue the regular sessions of the Monchique Reading Club.

Com Clara Andrade entre os participantes, o Clube de Leitura de Monchique dedicou a mais recente sessão a “Farol”, uma história de vida e de relações construída ao longo de uma viagem entre Mértola e o Cabo de São Vicente.

No ano em que assinala o oitavo aniversário, o grupo debateu a obra com a presença da própria escritora, num encontro que permitiu aprofundar as personagens, os lugares e os temas presentes no livro.

Viagem passa pelas Caldas de Monchique

“Farol” acompanha Júlia, a protagonista, e dois amigos numa viagem entre Mértola e o Cabo de São Vicente, antecedida por banhos nas Caldas de Monchique.

A história despertou entre os elementos do clube a vontade de percorrerem também a rota ou caminho de São Vicente, seguindo parte do itinerário retratado na obra.

Afonso Cruz escolhido para a próxima sessão

O próximo encontro do Clube de Leitura de Monchique será dedicado a “Jesus Cristo bebia cerveja”, do escritor Afonso Cruz.

A obra foi escolhida pelos participantes para dar continuidade às sessões regulares do grupo, que completa este ano oito anos de atividade.

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