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Bookshop going into hibernation for the winter

By Sarah • Mar 20th, 2010 • Category: Latest News

Summer is over here in Itacaré and the peace and quiet of the low season has arrived.



Denise Bottmann sued by Landmark Press

By Sarah • Mar 5th, 2010 • Category: The Spectacled Bear reports


New Brazilian Translation of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice

By Sarah • Feb 1st, 2010 • Category: The Spectacled Bear reports


Buy a book in Itacaré and help preserve the rainforest

By Sarah • Jan 16th, 2010 • Category: Latest News

The unique Carbon Neutral Tourism programme in Itacaré lets you contribute directly to the survival of the very rainforest you see during your holiday here.
And to celebrate the programme’s first birthday we’ve set up a brand new section called The Green Shelf.



Springtime in Itacaré

By Sarah • Oct 11th, 2009 • Category: Latest News

Spring has arrived – one of the loveliest times of year in Itacaré.
And if you like the idea of having space to read, springtime here is ideal, as the town is uncrowded, and the climate is perfect for taking a good book to the beach.
But which book to choose?



Two Writers. Two Eduardos. One Event.

By Sarah • Aug 20th, 2009 • Category: Events at the Bookshop


New Space for Book Clubs and Meetings

By Sarah • Jun 22nd, 2009 • Category: Latest News

Besides the fact that many of you already make excellent use of our café to meet up with friends, play Scrabble or chess, or just as a place to chill out with an incredible view, we now also offer a space for you to hold more formal meetings.



Nick Hornby is a success in Portuguese

By Sarah • Jun 8th, 2009 • Category: The Spectacled Bear reports


Thursday Night Events throughout 2009

By Sarah • Apr 24th, 2009 • Category: Events at the Bookshop


Taking a book to the Beach? Read this before you go.

By Sarah • Apr 24th, 2009 • Category: Itacaré - Top Tips


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