books

11.05.09

BLOGS

A Book That’s Good Enough to Eat

by Angie Romero | 03.09.2009 | 6:00pm | 4 Comments

I’ve been saving Paris for when I can either go with my sis, with a single girlfriend, or a special someone. But, given that my sis is married and with child now and most of my girls are in relationships and/or broke, that leaves a special. . . READ FULL STORY

BLOGS

Sex and The Stars

by Angie Romero | 02.13.2009 | 5:30pm | 0 Comments

Normally, I would scoff at a title like that, and move on with my day. But because tomorrow is V Day, I figured I’d let you know of a new guide to spicing up your lust life called El Sexo Y Las Estrellas (Rayo, $14.99) by renowned astrologist. . . READ FULL STORY

BLOGS

The House Dress (A.K.A. Bata de Casa)

by Melissa Rodriguez | 02.12.2009 | 10:06am | 0 Comments

There are a lot of things that remind me of my abuela, Luz. When it comes to fashion, no one wore a daytime house dress better than her. It was her uniform—whether a paisley turquoise number or an explosive print of oversized mod daisies—and. . . READ FULL STORY

ENTERTAINMENT

Walter Salles, Motorcycle Diaries Director, to Adapt The Brief and Wonderous Life of Oscar Wao for the Big Screen

by Mariela Rosario | 11.26.2008 | 1:24pm | 0 Comments

As Latina.Com was the first to report back in March, Brazilian Walter Salles, acclaimed director of The Motorcycle Diaries and Central Station is reportedly going to direct an adaptation of Junot Diaz's Pulitzer prize winning tome The Brief and. . . READ FULL STORY

ENTERTAINMENT

GET CULTURED: There's No Such Thing As a Free Lunch...

by Mariela Rosario | 11.21.2008 | 3:05pm | 4 Comments

That is most definitely true, especially in this crapulent economy. But thankfully, there is such a thing as free Junot! Diaz, that is. The Pulitzer Prize-winning hottie (well, if nerds are your thing as they are mine) is doing a reading on Monday. . . READ FULL STORY