I’m trying to pick a book for Hispanic heritage month for my book club. Preferably written by a woman, and preferably from Mexico (since the book club is all Mexican American women). Bonus points if it has Halloween vibes 👻 by Distinct_Pianist_812 Related: Literaturre from Ireland/U.K. Books where unsettling/new/unexpected customs and tribal groups emerge Classics/contemporary fiction from the German speaking region Books with a ocean setting (beach town, elements of surfing/free diving/ whales would be cool! ) A book that will blow my mind
brenunit on August 21, 2025 3:14 pm *Esperanza Rising* by Pam Munoz-Ryan. YA book by Mexican-American author.
BunnyHopScotchWhisky on August 21, 2025 3:44 pm Silvia Moreno-Garcia, but she seems to mostly write fantasy
bebenee27 on August 21, 2025 3:47 pm You Dreamed of Empires by Alvero Enrique. It’s not written by a woman, but it is features two prominent female characters.
TheHauntedHillbilly on August 21, 2025 4:17 pm *The Story of My Teeth* by Valeria Luiselli, translated by Christina MacSweeney.
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*Esperanza Rising* by Pam Munoz-Ryan. YA book by Mexican-American author.
Like Water for Chocolate by Laura Esquivel
Silvia Moreno-Garcia, but she seems to mostly write fantasy
You Dreamed of Empires by Alvero Enrique. It’s not written by a woman, but it is features two prominent female characters.
Caramelo by Sandra Cisneros
*The Story of My Teeth* by Valeria Luiselli, translated by Christina MacSweeney.