The 27th edition of the São Paulo Book Biennial which takes place from September 6th to 15th in the Anhembi District, north of São Paulo, brings together literature fans with their favorite authors, in addition to bringing the main publishers’ releases with a friendlier price.
For those who love the romance books the Biennial offers a full plate of launches that arrive before the event.
With new releases from bestselling authors, stories of enemies to lovers, summer loves and LGBTQIA+ representation, CNN separated a list of novels that are being launched at this year’s São Paulo Book Biennial .
“Betting on Love” by Lynn Painter
The new romantic comedy by Lynn Painter, author of “Better Than the Movies” and adored by Taylor Swift fans for the many references to the blonde in her works, portrays the story of Bailey and Charlie.
The two couldn’t be more different, but they end up working together at the same company. When they notice that two coworkers are interested in each other, they decide to make a bet. Charlie believes that men and women can’t just be friends, while Bailey wants to prove him wrong.
- Title: “Betting on love”
- Price: R$ 59.90 (physical book) | R$ 39.90 (e-book)
- Author: Lynn Painter
- Publisher: Intrinsic
- Number of pages: 368
- Year of publication in Brazil: 2024
“Summer in a Red Scarf” by Katerina Silvanova and Elena Malíssova
This Russian romance, which revolves around a gay couple who fall in love in the Soviet Union, was a hit on TikTok and was banned in Russia for being considered “LGBT propaganda.”
The book tells the story of Iura who, 20 years later, remembers his last summer at Camp Andorinha, when he met Volódia, a good-natured boy with whom he falls in love and with whom he experiences his first love. Upon returning to the camp as an adult and finding only ruins, Iura decides to look for any clues that might help him find Volódia.
- Title: “Red Scarf Summer”
- Price: R$ 79.90 (physical book) | R$ 39.90 (e-book)
- Authors: Katerina Silvanova and Elena Malissova
- Publisher: Next Publisher (Companhia das Letras)
- Number of pages: 464
- Year of publication in Brazil: 2024
“This Summer Will Be Different” by Carley Fortune
From the author of “After That Summer,” the book begins with Lucy’s expectations of spending a heavenly weekend with her best friend, Bridget, on Prince Edward Island. When Bridget misses her flight, Lucy decides to enjoy the island alone and meets bartender Felix, with whom she falls in love. The only problem is that Felix is Bridget’s younger brother, and Lucy didn’t know that.
When she returns to Prince Edward Island, her willpower and desires will be tested.
- Title: “This summer will be different”
- Price: R$ 59.90 (physical book)
- Author: Carley Fortune
- Publisher: Buzz
- Number of pages: 313
- Year of publication in Brazil: 2024
“Does It Match?” by Casey McQuiston
The new book by Casey McQuiston, responsible for “Red, White & Royal Blue”, tells the story of two ex-lovers who meet again on a trip through Europe.
The plot introduces us to Theo, a young man who dedicates his nights to working as a bartender in Los Angeles, and his days to cultivating his dream of becoming a sommelier. With his intense day-to-day life, he hardly thinks about Kit, his ex-boyfriend who broke his heart and is living a new life in Paris. The two just didn’t expect to cross paths by chance while they were traveling.
- Title: “Does it match?”
- Price: R$ 69.90 (physical book) | R$ 29.90 (e-book)
- Authorship: Casey McQuiston
- Publisher: Next Publisher (Companhia das Letras)
- Number of pages: 432
- Year of publication in Brazil: 2024
“The rules of the game”, by Arquelana
The book by Brazilian author Arquelana, author of “Operação Paddock”, tells the story of Cacau and América, two young university students who don’t get along, but due to circumstances end up living together.
Forced to live together at home and while playing sports at university, the two realize that they are starting to become attracted to each other.
- Title: “The rules of the game”
- Price: R$ 69.90 (physical book)
- Author: Archelana
- Publisher: Paralela Publishing House (Companhia das Letras)
- Number of pages: 288
- Year of publication in Brazil: 2024
This content was originally published in 5 launches from the SP Book Biennial for those who like romance on the CNN Brasil website.
Source: CNN Brasil
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