Writing a book is a way of casting memory into the future. How do we look back on life and rewrite it into stories, poems, and works of fiction that nourish the imagination of millions of readers? Memory is as difficult to grasp as a fish caught with bare hands—but how do we hold onto it, refine it, and reshape it through multiple perspectives?

Through literature, words play a vital role in creating worlds that often, as Oscar Wilde suggested, place life in perspective: does art imitate life, or does life imitate art?

On the last Friday of every month*, at the Casa da Memória de Guimarães, we will be joined by a guest for an informal conversation about memory, literature, and many other subjects. Each session will also include an open reading, and everyone is invited to take part. Bring along a poem, an excerpt, a flash fiction piece, or simply a few words you would like to share, and join us for a glass of wine and literary conversations—and much more.

Each edition is presented in partnership with Evineo Wine Boutique, which will curate the wines served. Their selection will add a new dimension of discovery and shared experience to every session.