On April 23 in Barcelona all have different color and aroma, is an ideal day to go for a walk and see the city with their best side.
All streets smell of roses and each corner you can find a brief stop to buy both rose as the latest literary news.
Sant Jordi is the traditional celebration in which the boy gives a rose to the girl and she a book to him. Although women today are also RAGALA a book, making this festival a good reason to pay homage to kind words and exquisite readings of the couple. Books and roses, two sides of the street celebration.
Today publishers release their most awaited new hand of renowned writers. Some libraries and post often make special discounts to promote culture and the purchase of books. It is a perfect opportunity for writers to sign books and the public can meet “in person” and it’s easy to find them signing their latest novels from street vendors.
As every year there are offers for all tastes. Books for people “who do not like reading” the typical humor, fiction, etc. This year get new features like “No I will not tell me where I” Gournelle Laurent (Metro) and “Excuses for not thinking,” Eduardo Punset (Destination), “If you let me see what you say but tell me are everything … “Albert Espinosa (Plaza & Janes) and Indignaos! by Stéphane Hessel (Target), favorite shopping list.
Some institutions, shops and public libraries have begun this Barcelona Sant Jordi a new initiative “crisis” is to exchange books, that is, a person leaves a book and has another who has left another person.
More information about authors and book signings:
http://cambrico.net/firmas-de-sant-jordi-2011-en-barcelona
Barcelona where on an exchange library books.
http://w3.bcn.es/V51/Home/V51HomeLinkPl/0, 3989.171934017 _176945563_2, 00.html
Sita Murt stores has also organized a book exchange initiative in their stores.
http://www.barcelona-deluxe.com/es/moda/homenaje_a_la_literatura-38368.html