This international bestseller tells the story of Santiago, an Andalusian shepherd boy who dreams of discovering a treasure in the Egyptian pyramids. Along the way, he encounters a series of obstacles and meets various characters who help him on his journey. Through Santiago’s experiences, Coelho shares a message of hope, perseverance, and the power of following one’s dreams.

This novella follows the life of Macabéa, a poor and uneducated woman living in Rio de Janeiro. Lispector explores themes of identity, class, and the human condition through Macabéa’s struggles and relationships. The story is both heartbreaking and thought-provoking, and Lispector’s unique writing style adds an extra layer of complexity to the narrative.

This classic Brazilian novel tells the story of Bento Santiago, a wealthy lawyer who suspects his wife, Capitu, of infidelity. The novel is a masterpiece of unreliable narration, as the reader must question whether Bento’s suspicions are founded or if they are merely a product of his own paranoia. Through Bento’s tale, Machado de Assis explores themes of love, jealousy, and the complexities of human relationships.

In this experimental novel, Lispector tells the story of a wealthy Rio de Janeiro woman known only as G.H. who, after firing her maid, discovers a cockroach in her apartment and proceeds to have a profound existential crisis. The novel delves into themes of identity, spirituality, and the nature of reality, and Lispector’s stream-of-consciousness style adds to the surreal and haunting tone of the narrative.

The story is set in the 1920s in the fictional town of Ilhéus, located in the cocoa-growing region of Bahia, Brazil. The novel follows the story of Nacib Saad, a Syrian immigrant who runs a bar and marries Gabriela, a beautiful and sensual young woman who becomes a cook in his establishment. The book explores themes of race, class, and gender, as well as the clash between tradition and modernity in Brazilian society. The vivid descriptions of the tropical landscape and the sensuous and colorful characters make the book a delightful and entertaining read.