Spanish publishing market sees major autumn novel releases

The Spanish publishing market is experiencing record-high reading rates and revenue, leading to a significant autumn release season. Notable upcoming titles include:

Andrea Abreu returns with ‘Pajaritos preñados’ (Anagrama) on September 2. Set in northern Tenerife, the novel follows sixteen-year-old Cathaysa as she navigates maturity, desire, and family tensions within a precarious environment.

Rodrigo Cortés publishes ‘Hija del cielo’ (Random House) on September 3. The story is set in the seaside town of Gabaón, featuring a mythical atmosphere involving nuns, priests, and a mysterious figure known as ‘el Hombre Guapo’.

Jacobo Bergareche releases ‘Tío Grande’ (Libros del Asteroide) on September 28. The narrative centers on a mus tournament held in memory of the protagonist's brother and involves an encounter with a Guinean immigrant.

Other notable works include Jon Bilbao’s ‘Esta es tu casa’ (Impedimenta), a collection of nine stories set in a northern maritime village, and Ian McEwan’s ‘Lo que podemos saber’ (Anagrama), a speculative work set in the year 2119.