JANUARY Lisbon Book Club: Blindness by José Saramago

Event Details:
🗓️ Date: January 17, 2026
🕓 Time: 17h (Duration is 90-120min)
📍 Location: Saldanha Residences--Food Court, Downstairs: Av. Fontes Pereira de Melo 42E · Lisboa

📚✨ Join us for our January Lisbon Book Club meetup on January 17th, 2026 at 17h (5pm), where we’ll explore José Saramago’s haunting and unforgettable novel Blindness.

In this modern classic, an unexplained epidemic of sudden blindness sweeps through a city, plunging society into chaos. Saramago’s stark yet poetic prose reveals the fragility of civilization and the depths of human resilience when the structures we depend on collapse. 👁️📖

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Together we’ll discuss themes of morality, survival, compassion, and the thin line between order and anarchy. Expect a conversation that is both unsettling and deeply moving, as we reflect on what it means to truly see—ourselves and each other. ⚖️✨

📚 Whether you’re reading Saramago for the first time or returning to this powerful story, Blindness promises to spark rich discussion and linger in your mind long after the last page.

📆 Grab your copy, meet us on January 17th @ 17h, and let’s navigate this profound novel together! 🌌

📚 Book Club Prep:
Whether you’re an ear reader (audiobooks 🎧), an eye reader (e-reader, phone, or digital copy 📱), or you love the feel of a physical book 📖—you’re welcome here!

*We encourage you to support local bookstores and libraries when possible. And don’t forget: someone in the group often has a physical copy they’re happy to lend once they’ve finished—so check in the WhatsApp group if you’re in need!

Agenda:
🕰️ Arrive a few minutes early to grab a coffee or snack from one of the many cafes and restaurants nearby (if budget and dietary restrictions allow).

👥 Gather as a large group for introductions, then break into smaller discussion groups for more personal conversations about the book.

📖 Book Discussion: Share your emotions, thoughts, and reflections on the story. SPOILERS WILL OCCUR—if you haven’t finished, no worries, just a heads-up!

🔄 Regroup to exchange key takeaways and insights from each group.

🍝 Optional dinner afterward at the Italian place upstairs—friends, partners, and loved ones are welcome to join! (RSVP IN WHATSAPP GROUP BY THURSDAY PRIOR)

Looking forward to a heartfelt, reflective, and enriching evening!

🫶🏼 Maggie
IG: @maggiegetsreal

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