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Oriana Sabatini Debuts ‘Podría quedarme acá’ at Buenos Aires Book Fair

Her presentation linked the novel’s themes on life and death to two pregnancies during its two-year writing.

Overview

  • Sabatini drew a large crowd at the Feria del Libro, where she spoke about her first novel, signed copies, and took photos with fans.
  • She told attendees she was pregnant twice while writing, saying the overlap shaped how she wrote about loss and new life.
  • Media covering the launch reported that the book’s presale sold out quickly, signaling strong early demand.
  • The story follows a young artist in a funeral home setting and reflects Sabatini’s training in thanatopraxy and thanatoesthetics, fields focused on preparing bodies for farewell rituals.
  • Her sister Tiziana shared the book’s dedications on Instagram, highlighting mentions of daughter Gia, husband Paulo Dybala, their parents, and family pets, which helped fuel attention around the release.