The buzz around the latest book selection by the Modern Latina Book Club is palpable as members eagerly anticipate diving into Isabel Cañas' debut novel, "The Hacienda." A captivating blend of historical narrative, gothic elements, and spine-tingling horror, this gripping tale promises to be the perfect choice for the upcoming Halloween season. "The Hacienda" ventures into a … [Read more...] about The Modern Latina Book Club’s Thrilling Selection: “The Hacienda” by Isabel Cañas
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The Cemetery of Untold Stories: A Novel by Julia Alvarez #ModernLatina Book Club
Thrilled to reveal our upcoming read by the legendary American novelist Julia Alvarez! Join us on 8/5/24 as we dive into her latest luminary novel - a timeless tale that resonates with the essence of classic storytelling. Get ready to immerse in the magic with the Modern Latina Book Club! Below is a glimpse into the enchanting adventure within these … [Read more...] about The Cemetery of Untold Stories: A Novel by Julia Alvarez #ModernLatina Book Club
Violeta by Isabel Allende #ModernLatinaBookClub
We are excited to start 2023 reading Isabel Allende’s novel Violeta. The epic story of Violeta Del Valle, a woman whose life spans one hundred years and bears witness to the greatest upheavals of the twentieth century. Join the Modern Latina Book Club as we read this enthralling saga about a passion-filled life. Synopsis: Violeta comes into the world on a stormy day in … [Read more...] about Violeta by Isabel Allende #ModernLatinaBookClub
A Ballad of Love and Glory: A Novel by Reyna Grande #ModernLatinaBookClub
We are so excited to feature this month’s book club reading “A Ballad of Love and Glory: A Novel” by California author Reyna Grande. Reyna shares how she wrote this novel to learn more about the war, or invasion of Mexico and to better understand the U.S.-Mexican border. In this novel, the reader is taken to the year 1846 when the war is intensifying and tells the story of a … [Read more...] about A Ballad of Love and Glory: A Novel by Reyna Grande #ModernLatinaBookClub
Olga Dies Dreaming by Xochitl Gonzalez #ModernLatinaBookClub
The Modern Latina Book Club will begin reading Olga Dies Dreaming by new novelist Xochitl Gonzalez this month. The story of a status-driven wedding planner grappling with her social ambitions, absent mother, and Puerto Rican roots--all in the wake of Hurricane Maria. Join the Modern Latina Book Club as we read this romantic comedy. Synopsis: It's 2017, and Olga and her … [Read more...] about Olga Dies Dreaming by Xochitl Gonzalez #ModernLatinaBookClub