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Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia #ModernLatinaBookClub
The Washington Post wrote that ‘Mexican Gothic’ is a creepy, intoxicating mystery that’s almost impossible to put down. And the Modern Latina Book Club members are so excited to start read Silvia Moreno-Garcia’s newly released novel.
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Hungry Woman in Paris Paperback by Josefina López #ModernLatinaBookClub
Join us in reading the Modern Latina Book Club’s latest pick, Hungry Woman in Paris Paperback by Josefina López. The protagonist, Canela is confused and uncertain about her upcoming marriage. Escaping to Paris, Canela rediscovers her hunger for life in a life-changing trip.
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She Persisted: 13 American Women Who Changed the World by Chelsea Clinton
In honor of Women’s History Month, we want to share a book that will motivate all the young feminists and activists in your family. In the book, “She Persisted: 13 American Women Who Changed the World,” Chelsea Clinton introduces thirteen inspirational women who never took no for an answer, and who always, inevitably and without fail, persisted. There is also a Spanish Edition, No Dejes Que Desaparezcan.
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The Cost of Our Lives by Linda González #ModernLatinaBookClub
This month the #ModernLatinaBookClub will read The Cost of Our Lives by Linda González. In this memoir, Linda explores the multiple layers of her family history as she intertwines the stories of her father’s two families: one known to her, and the one kept secret for much of her life. Join us as we read this beautiful story of families uniting across physical and emotional borders.
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Her Body and Other Parties: Stories by Carmen Maria Machado #ModernLatinaBookClub
We are excited to read Her Body and Other Parties: Stories by Carmen Maria Machado for the next #ModernLatinaBookClub pick. You will be spellbound by the compilation of truly unique stories capturing the realities of women’s lives and violence upon their bodies. Join the upcoming The Center for Literary Arts featuring Carmen Maria Machado, author of Her Body and Other Parties in conversation with Linda Castillo, founder and executive editor of Modern Latina on Thursday, October 24, 2019 at MACLA at 7PM. The reading will be followed by an on-stage interview, plus an audience Q&A, book sale and signing. This event is free and open to the public.