Latiné Heritage Month: Books for Adults

Explore titles by authors of Latiné heritage or ancestors from North and South America, Central America, the Caribbean, and Spain recommended by our expert librarians in celebration of Latiné Heritage Month (September 15- October 15).


Updated August 28, 2025
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Archive of unknown universes
Reyes, Ruben, Jr.
Paper Book
From the critically acclaimed author of There Is a Rio Grande in Heaven, a piercing debut novel following two families in alternative timelines of the Salvadoran civil war--a stunning exploration of the mechanisms of fate, the gravity of the past, and the endurance of love. "Beautiful...

Fiction

The bewitching
Moreno-Garcia, Silvia
Three women in three different eras encounter danger and witchcraft in this eerie multigenerational horror saga from the New York Times bestselling author of Mexican Gothic. "In Silvia Moreno-Garcia's sure hands, every uncovered secret is fraught with intrigue...

Fiction

Bless me, Ultima
Anaya, Rudolfo A.
Paper Book
This coming-of-age classic from "one of the nation's foremost Chicano literary artists" follows a young boy as he questions his faith and beliefs after a curandera woman introduces herbs and magic into his life (Denver Post) . .Antonio Marez is six years old...

Fiction

Bochica
Florez-Cerchiaro, Carolina
Paper Book
"An absolutely stunning debut!" --Cynthia Pelayo, Bram Stoker Award-winning author of Vanishing Daughters A real-life Latin American haunted mansion. A murky labyrinth of family secrets. A young, aristocratic woman desperate to escape her past. This haunting...

Fiction

Daughters of Latin America : an international anthology of writing by Latine women
Guzman, Sandra
Paper Book
Spanning time, styles, and traditions, a dazzling collection of essential works from 140 Latine writers, scholars, and activists from across the world--from warrior poet Audre Lorde to novelist Edwidge Danticat and performer and author Elizabeth Acevedo and artist/poet Cecilia...

Adult Nonfiction

The Latina anti-diet : a dietitian's guide to authentic health that celebrates culture and full-flavor living
Soto, Dalina
Paper Book
Break away from diet culture while still honoring your body and incorporating cultural foods in this fresh, expansive guide from the registered dietitian and creator of Your Latina Nutritionist. "Witty and warm, The Latina Anti-Diet is the perfect way to begin to heal...

Adult Nonfiction

Latinoland : a portrait of America's largest and least understood minority
Arana, Marie (Writer)
Paper Book
"A perfect representation of Latino diversity" (The Washington Post), LatinoLand draws from hundreds of interviews and prodigious research to give us both a vibrant portrait and the little-known history of our largest and fastest-growing minority, in "a work of prophecy, sympathy,...

Adult Nonfiction

My (half) Latinx kitchen : half recipes, half stories, all Latin American
Wright-Ruiz, Kiera
Paper Book
"Kiera Wright-Ruiz's My (Half) Latinx Kitchen is entirely singular: hilarious and poignant in its stories, precise and flavorful in its recipes, the book is a gem of memory and feeling for where you've been, where you're going, and how you find yourself in between." -Bryan...

Adult Nonfiction

Our Migrant Souls: A Meditation on Race and the Meanings and Myths of Latino
Tobar, Héctor
Paper Book
WINNER OF THE KIRKUS PRIZE FOR NONFICTION Named One of The New York Times' 100 Notable Books of 2023 One of Time's 100 Must-Read Books of 2023 | A Top Ten Book of 2023 at Chicago Public Library A new book by the Pulitzer Prize-winning writer...

Adult Nonfiction

Self-care for Latinas : 100+ ways to prioritize & rejuvenate your mind, body, & spirit
Reichard, Raquel
Paper Book
"Gifting the girlies this book could seriously help them elevate their well-being and life." --Refinery29 "The self-help book Latinas have been waiting for. The ultimate reminder for us all to make time to better our lives, joy, and self-care routines." --Hip Latina<...

Adult Nonfiction


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