Overview

• Valencia’s Feria del Libro ends on May 4, coinciding with Mother’s Day, after a week and a half of events featuring author signings, workshops, and performances.
• Notable authors at Valencia’s final day include Alina Not, Inma Rubiales, and Javier Sierra, with dozens more participating in scheduled signing sessions.
• Santiago de Compostela’s Feira do Libro opened on May 3 in the Alameda, led by pregonera Lola Puerta and supported by regional cultural leaders.
• The Santiago fair, running until May 11, features about 20 bookstores and over 70 activities, including family theater, walking tours, and book signings by authors like Ivonnette da Silva and Sonia Arias.
• Both fairs highlight the economic and cultural importance of regional book events, providing vital revenue streams for local bookstores and publishers.