Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by exploring books that highlight the diverse cultures, histories, and experiences of Hispanic and Latino communities. From compelling fiction to fascinating nonfiction, our library has recommendations for every kind of reader. Discover a new author, learn something new, or find your next favorite read from our Hispanic Heritage Month picks!
Two longtime friends reunite in New York to raise their daughters together, but differences in class, marriage, and motherhood put their bond to the test.
A collection of thirteen stories spanning three decades, exploring themes of time, memory, grief, love, and art.
After her marriage falls apart, a mother travels to Sicily with her daughter and aging mother, searching for a way to rebuild their lives.
In 1940s Mexico, a con artist targets a wealthy boardinghouse owner, only to have her clever niece uncover his scheme and join the plot.
In a Texas border town, a family curse cast in 1951 resurfaces decades later when teenager Lulu befriends a mysterious woman after her grandmother’s death.
A successful LA lawyer gets a second chance at life and returns to college determined to win back her first love.
Spanning multiple eras along the Mexico–United States border, the story follows characters caught in conflicts involving ranchers, soldiers, and the legendary Apache warrior Geronimo.
In 2007 Brooklyn, Alicia Canales Forten begins questioning the future she once thought she wanted after moving into a vibrant creative community.
After their daughter suffers a near-fatal accident, the Rivera family moves from Mexico to Delaware, where they struggle with the challenges of starting over in America.
In Miami, Jeanette struggles with addiction while uncovering the complicated history of her Cuban family.
In 1968 Oakland, Natalia Fuentes takes a job caring for a wealthy young woman who has been mysteriously paralyzed and discovers she may be under a curse.
A biography of Desi Arnaz, tracing his journey from Cuba to Hollywood and his groundbreaking career as an entertainer, musician, and television producer.
A memoir exploring the author’s experience in an abusive same-sex relationship through humor, honesty, and elements of horror.
A reported history of El Paso and its interconnected Mexican sister city, Juárez, told through the experiences of five families.
A history of the United States that highlights the often-overlooked influence of Spain and Latin America on the nation’s development.
A history of Cuba from its pre-Hispanic origins through the Castro era and changing relations with the United States.
A history of the first meeting between Hernando Cortés and the Aztec emperor Montezuma in 1519.
A look at the diverse histories, cultures, and experiences of Latino communities in the United States.
A culinary memoir exploring identity, family, and Latin American heritage through recipes and personal stories.
A collection of more than 90 Puerto Rican recipes that explores the food, history, and traditions of the island and its diaspora.
