Ibizan writer Vicent Marí Tur, widely known as ‘Botja’, is preparing to present his fifth book, Llocs lligats, at the Centre de Cultura Can Jeroni in Sant Josep on Saturday, 14 November 2026. The new publication explores the places that have shaped his life, bringing together personal memories and locations connected to his childhood, youth and present-day experiences.

Born in Sant Josep in 1952, Marí has built much of his literary work around the island's people, landscapes and traditions. In his latest book, however, the focus shifts from the individuals who have featured in earlier publications to the places themselves: spaces that remain important to him because of the memories and experiences attached to them.

The presentation will begin at 20:30 at Can Jeroni, a cultural venue with particular personal significance for the author. Admission is free until the venue reaches capacity.

Places Connected Through Memory

As Marí explained in his interview with Periódico de Ibiza, the title Llocs lligats refers to places connected to one another through his own life. Most are in Ibiza, particularly in Sant Josep, where his roots lie, although the book also includes locations in other countries that have played an important role in his personal history.

The author describes his writing as a way of connecting different periods of his life. While he enjoys living in the present, memories of the past have a central place in his literary work.

Among the locations mentioned in the interview are the fig trees known as ‘na Martinenca’, formerly at Can Xanxo, the old souvenir kiosk in the church square, s’era de Can Rampuixet and sa Talaia.

These are not simply geographical references. Each place carries a personal story, reflecting how familiar surroundings can preserve memories even as the landscape around them changes.

A Fifth Book Rooted in Sant Josep

Marí has repeatedly returned to the history and character of Sant Josep throughout his writing career. His previous publications include Dones de pagesa: els treballs i els dies, Patrimonio personal, Volando tiempos and A prop meu. Paisatges humans, mots, llocs viscuts.

His 2024 book, A prop meu, brought together 65 short stories inspired primarily by people from Sant Josep and the expressions, experiences and everyday life of the community.

With Llocs lligats, the perspective changes. Rather than placing people at the centre, Marí gives prominence to the settings associated with them and with his own experiences.

The new book is published by Miquel Costa Editor, with a foreword by Carme Planells Muntaner. The author has also spoken about his appreciation for writing as a personal passion, explaining that an influential teacher, Don Pedro, helped nurture his interest in language through daily dictation exercises when he was at school.

Presentation at Can Jeroni on 14 November

The presentation will take place at 20:30 on Saturday, 14 November, at the Centre de Cultura Can Jeroni in Sant Josep.

The event will be presented by historian and art historian Rosa Rodríguez Branchat. The programme will also include contributions from the author, publisher Vicent Marí Costa and Sant Josep's Culture Councillor, María José Ríos Mora. Actress Àngels Escandell will read an extract from the book.

The publication has received support from Sant Josep Town Council, reflecting the strong connection between the book, the author and the municipality.

For readers interested in Ibiza's local history, places and personal memories, Llocs lligats offers another literary journey through the island, seen through the experiences of someone whose life and writing remain closely connected to Sant Josep.

Event Details

• Event: Presentation of Llocs lligats by Vicent Marí Tur ‘Botja’

• Date: Saturday, 14 November 2026

• Time: 20:30

• Venue: Centre de Cultura Can Jeroni, Sant Josep

• Admission: Free, until capacity is reached

• Publisher: Miquel Costa Editor