RG Livreiros

After spending ten years working at Bertrand, Portugal’s oldest and largest chain of bookshops, Ricardo Gomes set himself up in an independent bookshop in the centre of Cascais. At the time he had a partner (whose initials were also RG), but he now works alone, aiming to have the most comprehensive selection possible. He says: “We are generalists, but what sets us apart is the range of foreign language books, literature and children's books.” The shop’s website gives us a taste of what is to be found on the shop’s tables and shelves, which is constantly changing, but this is no substitute for a visit to the shop or a chat with Ricardo, who as someone who knows the field is always ready to make a suggestion. And if by any chance you have children at home who are enchanted by the pages of illustrated books, then take them along to RG where they are guaranteed to have a good time.