- “The Maias” by Eça de Queirós: This epic novel explores 19th-century Portuguese society through the lives of the Maia family.
- “Blindness” by José Saramago: Set in an unnamed city in Portugal, this thought-provoking novel follows the spreading epidemic of blindness and its societal impact.
- “Night Train to Lisbon” by Pascal Mercier: The protagonist, Raimund Gregorius, embarks on a journey through Lisbon to uncover the life story of a Portuguese author.
- “Jerusalem” by Gonçalo M. Tavares: This book tells the story of the eccentrically named residents of a crumbling apartment building in Lisbon.
- “The Year of the Death of Ricardo Reis” by José Saramago: Set in the 1930s, this novel follows Ricardo Reis, a heteronym of Fernando Pessoa, as he navigates life in Lisbon.
- “Raised from the Ground” by José Saramago: This multigenerational novel tells the story of a family of agricultural laborers living in the Alentejo region of Portugal.
- “The Maias” by Fialho de Almeida: A controversial novel known for its satirical portrayal of Portuguese society and politics in the late 19th century.
- “Baltasar and Blimunda” by José Saramago: This historical fiction novel is set in 18th-century Portugal and explores the lives of the main characters against the backdrop of the Inquisition.
- “The Piano Cemetery” by José Luís Peixoto: Set in the Alentejo region, this novel delves into the story of a ghostly pianist and the connection between music and memory.
- “The Return” by Dulce Maria Cardoso: This novel explores the aftermath of the Carnation Revolution in 1974 Portugal and its impact on a family forced to flee Angola.
WANDERLIST: Ten famous novels set in Portugal
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