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elDiario.es Recommends 20 Fiction Titles for Book Day and Sant Jordi Celebrations

publication · 2026-04-21

elDiario.es has curated a list of 20 fiction books to gift for Book Day and Sant Jordi celebrations in April. The selection includes recent releases, with one highlighted title being 'Solo tierra, solo lluvia, solo barro' by Montse Albets, published by Hoja de Lata and translated by Natàlia Cerezo. The original Catalan version, 'Només terra, només pluja, només fang', is published by Periscopi. This debut novel explores themes of grief, solitude, and human connections through the journey of a grieving woman. The list was compiled by Cristina Ros, a noted reader among elDiario.es's contributors. The article coincides with the seasonal appearance of book stalls during Sant Jordi, bookstore promotions, and literary fairs across various towns and cities. The publication also offers a separate list of 20 non-fiction titles for those seeking alternative recommendations.

Key facts

  • elDiario.es published a list of 20 fiction books for Book Day and Sant Jordi
  • The list includes 'Solo tierra, solo lluvia, solo barro' by Montse Albets
  • Montse Albets's book is published by Hoja de Lata in Spanish
  • The Catalan version is titled 'Només terra, només pluja, només fang'
  • The Catalan version is published by Periscopi
  • The Spanish translation is by Natàlia Cerezo
  • The list was selected by Cristina Ros, a contributor to elDiario.es
  • Book Day and Sant Jordi are celebrated in April with book stalls and fairs

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Artists

  • Montse Albets
  • Natàlia Cerezo
  • Cristina Ros

Institutions

  • elDiario.es
  • Hoja de Lata
  • Periscopi

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