The 9 Best Books of the Year by Latino Authors!

By Jill Pankow | 12/26/2012 - 10:19 | 0 Comments

The start of a new year is quickly approaching, which means today is the perfect time to reflect and take inventory about those things that have impacted us most in the past year.

What could be more influential than the written word? With their perfect prose, carefully crafted characters, superb storytelling skills, and Latin influence, Latino authors have created some incredible works of both fact and fiction that we have intellectually devoured. Keep reading for a list of our top 9 must-reads of 2012; we're sure you'll come across a few of your favorites, and perhaps you’ll feel inspired to run to the nearest bookstore or biblioteca to pick up the rest! 

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Have You Seen Marie? by Sandra Cisneros

Sandra Cisneros, the critically acclaimed author of The House on Mango Street, penned another literary masterpiece for readers to consume. Cisneros’ newest achievement, Have You Seen Marie?, debuted in August of this year to the delight of her many fans. The story follows Sandra, a 53-year-old dealing with the recent loss of her mother, on an expedition to find her friend Roz’s cat, Marie. For Sandy, this search for a missing cat ultimately transforms into a search for herself and for love. Cisneros modeled Sandy’s journey after her own personal experience following the death of her mother. What makes this book especially unique, though, are the full-color illustration that accompany the text, like a children’s book for adults!

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