Books to Warm the Soul (or Just Distract It)

Now more than ever, home is where many of us are seeking refuge and solace. This is a tough time, we’re unsure of what the coming weeks hold but we do know for certain that we need a distraction or two. What better way to remove yourself from reality, than to become absorbed in a book?

While social distancing seems to be the key to be safe and sound, books have the power to make us travel wherever we want, to heal the wounds of the soul, to make us dream of better times and to plan the moment when we will be able to gather together for a beer, to kiss each other, to dance, to hug…..to LIVE!!. 

O Soto do Óptico is closed until further notice but there is a piece of good news: a lot of editorials are now allowing you to download books for free, so in order to commemorate the Book Day on April 23rd we have chosen a selection of books for you to read online or to download

https://english-e-reader.net/book/moral-disorder-margaret-atwood

https://www.bbc.co.uk/writersroom/scripts/years-and-years

https://trueafrica.co/lists/5-of-the-best-chimamanda-ngozi-adichie-stories-you-can-read-for-free/

https://nowthisnews.com/pop/j-k-rowling-is-helping-people-stayhome-with-free-harry-potter-content

https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Main_Page

http://read.gov/books/

http://novelfreereadonline.com/

https://novel80.com/

https://openlibrary.org/

And before leaving, here you have a fantastic song by The Police as a short reminder for all of us to keep social distances: Don't stand close to me!!!  See you soon!!!