Mercè Rodoreda Book Club Series

This year, Backstory is launching a five-month Book Club series dedicated to Mercè Rodoreda, one of the most renowned Catalan writers of the 20th century. The series runs from January to May, in parallel with the CCCB exhibition Rodoreda, a forest, and is designed to introduce English-speaking readers to Rodoreda’s work through its translations.

Across five monthly sessions, we will read five key works by Rodoreda, guided by translators and scholars who have played a central role in bringing her writing into English. Each session combines close reading, contextual discussion, and open conversation, always in an accessible, non-academic format.

The series will conclude with a guided group visit to the CCCB exhibition, thanks to their support.

📅 Session 1 — January

📖 Death in Spring