Pocket books. Happy Sant Jordi's book.

I'm not one to fall for clichés. I usually like to go against buying chocolates on Valentine's Day, giving gifts on Mother's Day, or buying roses on a day like today, April 23rd. But I have to admit, the tradition of Sant Jordi seems absolutely beautiful to me. The idea that streets fill with roses and books while emptying of cars—it’s a dream come true.

Since I believe any day is a good day to start a new book, in this post I’m bringing you three fresh recommendations. And since I’ll jump at any excuse to celebrate, let’s celebrate a day when people enjoy buying flowers and stories.Feliç Sant Jordi!

There is no sight more beautiful than the eyes of a child who reads.

Günter Grass

Coffee and Books (so many books)

For the past two years, I’ve taken advantage of April 23rd to visit Barcelona. Despite the crowds—which I find harder to tolerate with every passing year (am I getting old?)—it’s totally worth it to wander through the streets and browse the bookstalls on this day.

The chance to get a book signed by the author also strikes me as deeply romantic. Not in the love sense of the word, but in the poetic sense. I like to keep just a few books in my personal library—books that fulfill me, that bring something to my life, that I don’t mind re-reading, and that are signed. That’s my little materialistic indulgence. What’s yours—and what does it say about you?

Blink-and-you'll-miss-it Reads

This month I’m bringing you three books that you can devour in the blink of an eye de ojos. Estoy poco graciosa hoy, lo siento.

1. 📖 Intermezzoby Sally Rooney. I love this Irish author. In this novel, Rooney explores the silences that live between human relationships, this time through an even more introspective lens. Ideal for those who love what goes unsaid as much as what’s spoken. If you haven’t read any of her books, I recommend whichever one you can find.
2. 📖 Castigo (Punishment), by Carmen Chaparro. A page-turning thriller . Beyond hooking you, it raises uncomfortable questions about justice, revenge, and empathy. Perfect to read in one go with a coffee (or three).
3. 📖 The Moustache, by Emmanuel Carrère. A mall, haunting gem. It’s not from this year—or even this decade—but I loved it. In fact, it inspired a story I’ll be sharing soon in Bolsillo escritos. I won’t spoilanything—just read it.

Books are mirrors: you only see in them what you already have inside you.

Carlos Ruiz Zafón

See you soon and happy reading!