On page two, the team is known for meticulous, steady work. Even on Christmas afternoon, they kept deliveries moving to avoid any missed appointments. Led by Óscar López, the crew traveled to Vigo to document a place where Christmas never truly ends—it stays bright and alive. The special closed with a playful note about the director’s lack of experience causing a brief blackout in the grand Christmas display.
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Jokes aside, the 640th edition of the show has stayed true to its core: a warm, engaging program filled with compelling reading recommendations. In today’s television landscape, a Christmas special is almost expected, but this program avoids cliché and tasteless moments, delivering instead moments of genuine value for its viewers.
First, the team visited a library named after Gabriel García Márquez, recognized this year as one of the finest in the world. The library sits in a neighborhood linked to the birthplace of Francisco Ibáñez, the celebrated creator of Mortadelo y Filemón. Its collection spans more than 500 volumes, offering a heartfelt tribute within walls that feel alive with literary history.
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An interview also appeared with Don Winslow, the best-selling author known for The City of Dreams. He addressed a long-standing rumor about his storytelling pace in relation to his latest trilogy, clarifying that his focus remains on shaping public discourse and defending democratic principles. He explained that engaging in civic work and using his platform to highlight critical issues is a deliberate, intentional choice at this stage of his career. The atmosphere after the segment suggested viewers had found a hopeful pause amid a challenging season.