25 Books Every Latina Should Read

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25 Books Every Latina Should Read

by Mariela Rosario | 09.22.2008 | 3:51pm | 11 Comments

In response to Esquire's list of 75 Books Every Person Should Read (which we found ludicrously tilted in favor of old, dead white dudes), we decided to compile a list of the best literature every Latina should check out. Although we focused on Latin American literature, there are also a few universal masterpieces that we were compelled to include.

We realize there is no way every single Latina is going to agree with this list, so let us know what you think we forgot, or if you think we're just plain old loca!

Without further ado, here is our definitive list of the 25 Books Every Latina Should Read!

11 Comments

Edna Campos Gra...
08.23.2009
11:15am

Great list! I have read some, but not all, I will get busy reading! I am so happy that you are promoting literacy in the Latino Community. We need to read books by Latinos so more publishers will publish works by Latino authors. Keep up the good work! Adelante!

eroldan
05.01.2009
11:20am

The link does not work!!!!! Please fix it. I really want to share the list.

JLCinNJ
10.03.2008
8:34am

I agree with Paz, Caramelo is a MUST read! OMG I TOO am inspired to start a book club - - - I don't know where to start next! :)

joelcj2002
10.02.2008
3:44pm

There must have been a glitch with the link yesterday because it would not pull up when I clicked on it but it worked perfectly today when I tried it. Great list!!!

quijibo
10.02.2008
2:28pm

the link is at the bottom. bolded in purple.

joelcj2002
10.01.2008
7:52pm

Okay I am wondering too where the list is? Do I need to disable a block or something because I can't see a list?

Mariela Rosario
10.02.2008
11:25am

Hey Ladies! If you click on the bolded text "25 Books Every Latina Should Read" in the article it will link you into the slide show/list of books!

peekaboo89
10.01.2008
5:16pm

This may sound stupid, but where is the list?

oli-ashes
09.26.2008
9:25pm

i think it was a great idea to make this list but i agree there are other books i would recomend. i also believe that to read neruda in english is wronge, amoung other authors in the list. you should read them in their native tongue if you know the language.

Dolce
09.25.2008
3:59pm

THIS LIST IS AMAZING!! i feel inspired to start a book club. Thanks, Latina!