Claire-Louise Bennett and Alice Kellen launch grief books in Spain

British author Claire‑Louise Bennett’s new novel "Besos, chao" was released in Spain by Malas Tierras. The work offers an intimate monologue on a breakup, exploring memory, desire and guilt through the protagonist’s daily objects and routines.

Spanish writer Alice Kellen’s acclaimed story "El mapa de los anhelos" has been adapted for Netflix. The series follows Greta, a young woman tasked with saving her ill sister, as she confronts loss and learns to rebuild her life. Kellen discusses how the visual medium amplifies silence and music to convey grief.

Both releases examine how people process profound loss and the lingering presence of past relationships, highlighting a current literary focus on emotional resilience in Spanish‑language publishing.