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La autora May R. Ayamonte, ha sido galardonada con el Premio Edebé de Literatura Juvenil 2026 por su novela juvenil El maullido de las marismas.

Hasta la fecha, May R. Ayamonte ha publicado trece novelas, entre las que destacan Las niñas salvajes, Las aguas sagradas, Los hijos malditos y Lo que oculta la noche, obras que han recibido una excelente acogida tanto por parte de los lectores como de la crítica. Además,...

Mothers by Brenda Lozano, translated into English by Heather Cleary, has been selected for the longlist of the PEN Translation Prize, one of the most prestigious awards dedicated to literary translation into English.

Published in the United States by Catapult, the novel is part of this year’s official selection, which honors outstanding translations from any language into English. The jury for this edition is...

Santiago Posteguillo consolidates his position as one of the most influential authors of historical fiction in Spanish. His latest novel has become an unstoppable phenomenon: five consecutive weeks among the three bestselling books since the very day of its publication. An exceptional reception that reaffirms his unique bond with millions of readers and his ability to transform history into a vibrant literary...

The writer Alejandro Gándara has been awarded the Eugenio Trías Essay Prize in its fourth edition for his work Los textos robados de la felicidad. The award recognizes works that, through thought, literature, and cultural criticism, continue the intellectual legacy of the philosopher.

The jury highlighted the originality and ambition of Gándara’s essay, which offers a reinterpretation of foundational texts of the...

Javier Cercas has been awarded the 2025 Jacques Delors European Book Prize for his work Le fou de Dieu au bout du monde, published in France by Actes Sud and translated from Spanish by Aleksandar Grujicic and Karine Louesdon.

The decision was announced on 25 November 2025 in Paris by the jury, chaired by  the ukrainian author Andrei Kourkov.

Seventeen European journalists—among them representatives from outlets...

This year, Barcelona arrives at the Guadalajara International Book Fair as Guest City of Honor. Its pavilion becomes a living space: a stage where conversations, presentations, and tributes celebrate the literary creativity and publishing tradition of our city.

Below is the program of events featuring our authors.

Saturday, November 29

19:00 – 20:00 The Extraordinary Adventure of a Godless Madman Pursuing God’s...

In 2025, Spain marks fifty years of democracy, and Babelia, the cultural supplement of El País, has chosen to examine this half century through its most decisive works. A jury of 116 specialists has selected the 50 best Spanish books published between 1975 and 2025, an open canon that spans fiction, essays, poetry and comics written in Spanish.
At the Carmen Balcells Literary Agency, we are delighted that so many of...

Eduardo Mendoza has received the 2025 Princess of Asturias Award for Literature, in recognition of a literary career that has masterfully combined intelligence, irony, and humanity.

 In his acceptance speech, the author delivered a reflection as lucid as it was humorous on literary vocation, the passing of time, and gratitude. With his unmistakable wit, he admitted that “the last thing one loses is not hope, but...

The publication in France of Le Fou de Dieu au bout du monde by Javier Cercas (Actes Sud, French translation by Aleksandar Grujičić and Karine Louesdon) has been enthusiastically received by critics.
The novel has been longlisted for the Prix Médicis Étranger and shortlisted for both Prix Jacques Delors du Livre Européen and Prix Femina Étranger, where only three works reach the final.

 "Un merveilleux récit." — Did...

Els nostres autors a La Setmana del Llibre en Català.

Lloc: Passeig Lluís Companys, Barcelona.

MARIA CLIMENT

• Signatura del llibre A casa teníem un himne
  20 de setembre, 12:00 h. | Llibreria Ebrencs, Casetes 17-18

CARME RIERA

• Pòdcast Punt Volat
  Amb Laura Huerga, Núria Iceta i Jordi Novell.
  27 de setembre, 13:00 h. | Espai Converses

• Conversa Matí de les Balears V. 50 anys d’escriptura amb Carme Riera: des de...