Books from Portugal with delivery to Ukraine are needed by those learning Portuguese, reading Lusophone literature in the original, working in law or academia, or simply looking for beautiful editions and board games. Portugal has a long book tradition: it is home to the world's oldest bookstore, large publishing groups and online bookstores with hundreds of thousands of titles. Here is what is worth buying, what to keep in mind and where to order.
What to buy in Portuguese bookstores
First, literature in Portuguese: classics from Camões and Pessoa to Saramago, contemporary fiction, poetry, children's books and comics. For those learning the language, textbooks, grammars, dictionaries and graded readers are useful, as are books by Brazilian and African authors who write in Portuguese. It is hard to buy books in Portuguese in Ukraine, so ordering from Portugal is the easiest way.
Second, specialist literature: legal, economic, medical and academic titles from Portuguese and international publishers. Third, books in other languages, including English, travel guides, art and photography books, and cookbooks on Portuguese cuisine. Fourth, hobbies and games: board games, puzzles, educational kits, stationery and art supplies.
Portuguese bookstores run regular promotions, including discounts on new releases and around book fairs, and loyalty programs let you collect bonuses.
Bookstores and hobby shops
Bertrand, the world's oldest bookstore, sells books in Portuguese and other languages and has a convenient online store. The large online bookstore Wook offers books, e-books and stationery. Fnac combines books, music, games and electronics. Look for legal, academic and general literature at the publisher and bookstore Almedina. Books from the LeYa publishing group and other publishers are collected at LeYa Online. For kids, there are science kits and educational toys from Science4you.
Also see toys and baby products in the kids' products from Portugal section.
For lovers of beautiful editions, Portugal has illustrated gift books, books about azulejos and the architecture of Lisbon and Porto, and albums about fado and Portuguese ceramics. Such books make a great gift for anyone who loves the country or is planning a trip. Students and teachers of Portuguese should look at the school curricula and workbooks that Portuguese children themselves study with: they help you get a better feel for the living language. For children growing up in bilingual families, fairy tales and picture books with simple text are a good fit.
Do not forget about discounted books either: some bookstores have sections with discounts on remaining print runs and editions with minor cover defects.
What to keep in mind when ordering books
Books weigh more than you might think: a thick hardcover or an encyclopedia can add noticeable weight to a parcel, so it is better value to order several titles together. Check the language of the edition and the variant of Portuguese: European and Brazilian editions differ in vocabulary and spelling, which matters for language learners. E-books on bookstore sites may have regional restrictions or copy protection, so check the format before paying. Board games should come with rules in the language you need; this is usually stated in the description.
How to order books from Portugal
Sign up with Pokupka and get a Portugal warehouse address in your account. Enter it as the shipping address in the bookstore of your choice. We will receive the parcel, pack the books carefully so that corners and covers are not damaged, and ship them to Ukraine, to a branch or to your door.