So many wonderful books have been published this year, both frontlist and newly released in paperback. Here are the best books according to Latinx in Publishing. We hope you enjoy this list, and can’t wait to see what these authors bring us in the future. Happy reading!
THE LESBIANA’S GUIDE TO CATHOLIC SCHOOL by Sonora Reyes (paperback)
“This book made me laugh, this book made me cry, this book made me want to hug the main characters and also hug my teenage self–this is the kind of book that I would have loved to have read growing up, and that I’m so thrilled is out for other queer Latine teens to read now. It’s just a wonderful hug of a book.” –-Vanessa Aguirre, Writers Mentorship Co-Director
CREEP: ACCUSATIONS AND CONFESSIONS by Myriam Gurba
“I cackled at one of Myriam’s readings of this book where she said that if she wrote about every creep in existence, past, present and future, the book would be never ending. Well, I finished the book and I wish she would. With an essay collection packed with insight, jokes, and prowess, Myriam’s on the frontlines taking down creeps lurking amongst us, most in plain sight.” —Andrea Morales, Board Member, Writers Mentorship Co-Director
Promises of Gold / Promesas de oro by José Olivarez
“This book gave me so much nostalgia. It made me giggle, made my eyes watery, and motivated me to write more poetry. I also love that it comes with a Spanish translation.” —Ruddy Lopez, Communications Co-director
What Happened to Ruthy Ramirez by Claire Jiménez
“Hopeful and healing, this debut novel is about the fierce love between sisters, mothers, and daughters trying to unravel an unsolved family mystery. With multiple points of view, by book’s end the true-to-life characters felt like family.” —Stefanie Sanchez Von Borstel, Board Member, Programs Director
The Hacienda by Isabel Cañas
”This was my first time reading horror and I had no idea what to expect. I couldn’t have made a better choice because I was completely engulfed in the world that Cañas built. I also loved that there were historical fiction components in the novel. Taking place after the Mexican War of Independence, a woman finds solace in escaping to the countryside, to find what she believes will be her freedom, except instead she finds a creepy house that is overtaken by an evil spirit and secrets that could destroy her.” —Tiffany Gonzalez, Communications Co-Director
Dulcinea by Ana Veciana-Suarez
“Everyone knows the story of Don Quijote. Now we meet his love, his muse – Dulcinea. She is not a wallflower but a strong, vibrant heroine and this is her story. Loved all the historical details, the complex characters and the new spin on a classic love story.” —Maria Ferrer, Board Member, Events Director
A Haunting in Hialeah Gardens by Raul Palma
“A darkly funny, offbeat, and tender debut novel about a skeptical babaláwo working at a botánica in Miami, haunted by the death of his wife, his childhood in the Bolivian silver mines, and his indebtedness, which rivals the devils in this modern Christmas ghost story.” —Toni Kirkpatrick, Board Secretary
