Read about the experiences of Latino authors in these books. (iStock)
Hispanic Heritage Month is a celebration of culture, identity and history that takes place annually from September 15 to October 15. It’s a time to honor the contributions and influence of Latinx creators.
In celebration of this month, we present 10 must-read books by Latino authors. These selected works bring together voices and experiences that many readers can relate to. If you’re looking to deepen your understanding, broaden your horizons, or simply find your next read, these books by Latino authors are ideal choices.
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A book about Hispanic Americans and the cultural differences between the two countries. (Amazon)
The novel begins with Andrea and Pablo, who were raised in Massachusetts, suddenly whisked away by their mother to their village in Puerto Rico. After living with their family in the mountains of Puerto Rico, they return to Massachusetts and find a rift developing between their family values and the American culture they know so well.
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A dark family story worth reading. (Amazon)
This family story moves from the late 1800s to the 1960s. In the late 1800s, notorious Mexican gunslinger Antonio Sonoro was struggling financially and suffered a severe drought, so he and his brother Hugo decided to rob trains.
During a robbery, Hugo unexpectedly dies at the hands of a Texas Ranger, setting Antonio on a dangerous path of revenge.The year is 1964, and Jaime Sonoro, a well-known Mexican entertainer, stumbles upon a book that chronicles his family’s dark history.
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This book takes you to El Salvador in the 1920s. (Amazon)
Set in El Salvador in 1923, Graciela grows up in an indigenous community near a volcano. She becomes an oracle to the community’s dictator and meets sisters she never knew existed. The book follows the tragedies that unfold around the two sisters.
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Looking for a book that covers fame, sex, and everything in between? Look no further. (Amazon)
There’s a lot of that going on in this book – sex, power, the complexities of fame – as a young woman reminisces about her destructive relationship with a legendary author.
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This Kindle stores your book collection digitally. (Amazon)
The latest version of the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite has a larger display, adjustable warm light, better battery life, and faster page turns. If you’re looking to digitally preserve your book collection, this could be a good option. Plus, if you’re looking to upgrade, Amazon is offering a 20% discount on trade-ins.
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When Listening is Hard, Learn to Listen Better. (Amazon)
In a tense political climate, “Listen Like You Mean It” delves deep into how to truly listen to strangers, family, friends, and everyone else. Through research and interviews with therapists, podcast hosts, life coaches, journalists, and more, Vengoechea offers a set of scripts and questions to help understand different perspectives.
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A cross-generational story that follows three women. (Amazon)
The women of the Olivares family always gave their daughters unique names. The story revolves around Olvido and his extremely unique daughter, who leaves home when she becomes pregnant as a teenager and starts her own life. Olvido’s grandmother, Felicitas, later meets her late grandmother. As the story progresses, the three women become caught in each other’s orbits, as Olvido tries to control the destiny of his daughter and granddaughter.
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This classic tells the story of a son’s search for his long-lost father. (Amazon)
Considered one of the most important books in Latin literature, “Pedro Páramo” tells the story of a man who promises his dying mother that he will find the father he never met. However, during his journey he faces strange memories and hallucinations, which develop into a truly tragic tale.
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Read this spooky, dark book with twists and turns. (Amazon)
A truly creepy and dark book, “The Dangers of Smoking in Bed” is a strange tale set in Bueno Aires where a missing child returns from the dead and a terrible curse is placed on his bones. The series of stories are classified as modern Gothic, each following a new and somber storyline.
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This digital reader is a Kindle and notebook in one. (Amazon)
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Explore Mexican Folklore (Amazon)
Cassiopeia Tan spends her days cleaning her grandfather’s house in a small town in Mexico. Her mundane life is turned upside down when she unwittingly releases the soul of the Mayan Grim Reaper from a mysterious box. The Grim Reaper asks for her help in reclaiming his throne from his faithless brother.
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A fictional story about the construction of the Panama Canal. (Amazon)
This is a novel about the construction of the Panama Canal, with a fictional cast of characters based on its real, forgotten builders: activists, fishmongers, workers, journalists, neighbors, doctors and fortune tellers.
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