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Boston PL_ Vida Latina 2024: Adult Fiction

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Vida Latina is a list of recent books which is printed as part of the Boston Public Library's observance of Hispanic Heritage Month each year. The BPL owns print editions of all titles, and many are available in eBook and audiobook formats as well. #BPLVidaLatina

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1-25 of 43 items

All Friends Are Necessary

All Friends Are Necessary

A Novel

by Moniz, Tomas

eBook - 2024

After losing his wife and child, Chino moves back to the Bay Area, finds support from old friends, and searches for love with both men and women. After losing his wife and child, Chino moves back to the Bay Area, finds support from old friends, and searches for love with both men and women. Show less

After losing his wife and child, Chino moves back to the Bay Area, finds support from old friends, and searches for love with both men and women. After losing his wife and child, Chino moves back to the Bay Area, finds support from old friends, and searches for love with both men and women. Show less

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América del Norte

América del Norte

by Mora, Nicolás Medina

eBook - 2024

Sebastián, who grew up wealthy and "white" in Mexico, is now a person of color in graduate school in the United States and facing Trump's war on immigrants. Sebastián, who grew up wealthy and "white" in Mexico, is now a person of color in graduate school in the United States and facing Trump's war on immigrants. Show less

Sebastián, who grew up wealthy and "white" in Mexico, is now a person of color in graduate school in the United States and facing Trump's war on immigrants. Sebastián, who grew up wealthy and "white" in Mexico, is now a person of color in graduate school in the United States and facing Trump's war on immigrants. Show less

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Anita de Monte Laughs Last

Anita de Monte Laughs Last

by Gonzalez, Xochitl

eBook - 2024

Researching the work of a Cuban artist, Raquel, a Puerto Rican graduate student, realizes the artist may have been murdered, and that she is headed toward the same fate. Researching the work of a Cuban artist, Raquel, a Puerto Rican graduate student, realizes the artist may have been murdered, and that she is headed toward the same fate. Show less

Researching the work of a Cuban artist, Raquel, a Puerto Rican graduate student, realizes the artist may have been murdered, and that she is headed toward the same fate. Researching the work of a Cuban artist, Raquel, a Puerto Rican graduate student, realizes the artist may have been murdered, and that she is headed toward the same fate. Show less

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The Bullet Swallower

The Bullet Swallower

A Novel

by Gonzalez James, Elizabeth

eBook - 2024

Famous Mexican actor Jaime Sonoro discovers his grandfather was the ruthless bandido "El Tragabalas." Should he be held accountable for his crimes? Famous Mexican actor Jaime Sonoro discovers his grandfather was the ruthless bandido "El Tragabalas." Should he be held accountable for his crimes? Show less

Famous Mexican actor Jaime Sonoro discovers his grandfather was the ruthless bandido "El Tragabalas." Should he be held accountable for his crimes? Famous Mexican actor Jaime Sonoro discovers his grandfather was the ruthless bandido "El Tragabalas." Should he be held accountable for his crimes? Show less

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Candelaria

Candelaria

A Novel

by Lozada-Oliva, Melissa

eBook - 2023

After a supernatural curse causes a Guatemalan American grandmother to trigger an earthquake in Boston, she rushes to save her three troubled granddaughters from their own fates. After a supernatural curse causes a Guatemalan American grandmother to trigger an earthquake in Boston, she rushes to save her three troubled granddaughters from their own fates. Show less

After a supernatural curse causes a Guatemalan American grandmother to trigger an earthquake in Boston, she rushes to save her three troubled granddaughters from their own fates. After a supernatural curse causes a Guatemalan American grandmother to trigger an earthquake in Boston, she rushes to save her three troubled granddaughters from their own fates. Show less

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Cross-Stitch

Cross-Stitch

by Barrera, Jazmina

eBook - 2023

When Mila, a mother and writer from Mexico, learns that an old friend has died, she reflects on their once-interwoven lives while organizing a memorial. When Mila, a mother and writer from Mexico, learns that an old friend has died, she reflects on their once-interwoven lives while organizing a memorial. Show less

When Mila, a mother and writer from Mexico, learns that an old friend has died, she reflects on their once-interwoven lives while organizing a memorial. When Mila, a mother and writer from Mexico, learns that an old friend has died, she reflects on their once-interwoven lives while organizing a memorial. Show less

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A Dish Best Served Hot

A Dish Best Served Hot

by Caña, Natalie

eBook - 2023

Santiago and Lola, former high school sweethearts who are unexpectedly reunited, find their love still burns bright -- until he’s forced to do something she’ll never forgive. Santiago and Lola, former high school sweethearts who are unexpectedly reunited, find their love still burns bright -- until he’s forced to do something she’ll never forgive. Show less

Santiago and Lola, former high school sweethearts who are unexpectedly reunited, find their love still burns bright -- until he’s forced to do something she’ll never forgive. Santiago and Lola, former high school sweethearts who are unexpectedly reunited, find their love still burns bright -- until he’s forced to do something she’ll never forgive. Show less

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Familia

Familia

A Riveting and Unforgettable Novel of Sisterhood

by Rico, Lauren E.

eBook - 2023

A magazine’s fact-checker learns that she has a sister in Puerto Rico who has spent 25 years trying to find her. A magazine’s fact-checker learns that she has a sister in Puerto Rico who has spent 25 years trying to find her. Show less

A magazine’s fact-checker learns that she has a sister in Puerto Rico who has spent 25 years trying to find her. A magazine’s fact-checker learns that she has a sister in Puerto Rico who has spent 25 years trying to find her. Show less

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The Great Divide

The Great Divide

A Novel

by Henriquez, Cristina

eBook - 2024

Panama, 1907: Local teenager Omar works to build the canal while Ada, who's traveled from Barbados for work, helps an American scientist when his wife falls ill. Panama, 1907: Local teenager Omar works to build the canal while Ada, who's traveled from Barbados for work, helps an American scientist when his wife falls ill. Show less

Panama, 1907: Local teenager Omar works to build the canal while Ada, who's traveled from Barbados for work, helps an American scientist when his wife falls ill. Panama, 1907: Local teenager Omar works to build the canal while Ada, who's traveled from Barbados for work, helps an American scientist when his wife falls ill. Show less

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Entre dos aguas

Entre dos aguas

by Henríquez, Cristina

Book - 2024

Panamá, 1907: Omar, un adolescente local, trabaja en la construcción del canal mientras Ada, quien ha viajado desde Barbados en busca de trabajo, ayuda a un científico estadounidense cuando su esposa enferma. Panamá, 1907: Omar, un adolescente local, trabaja en la construcción del canal mientras Ada, quien ha viajado desde Barbados en busca de trabajo, ayuda a un científico estadounidense cuando su esposa enferma. Show less

Panamá, 1907: Omar, un adolescente local, trabaja en la construcción del canal mientras Ada, quien ha viajado desde Barbados en busca de trabajo, ayuda a un científico estadounidense cuando su esposa enferma. Panamá, 1907: Omar, un adolescente local, trabaja en la construcción del canal mientras Ada, quien ha viajado desde Barbados en busca de trabajo, ayuda a un científico estadounidense cuando su esposa enferma. Show less

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A Haunting in Hialeah Gardens

A Haunting in Hialeah Gardens

A Novel

by Palma, Raul

eBook - 2023

A Yoruban priest, who doesn’t believe in spirits, is offered the chance to pay back the money he owes by exorcising his debt collector’s house. A Yoruban priest, who doesn’t believe in spirits, is offered the chance to pay back the money he owes by exorcising his debt collector’s house. Show less

A Yoruban priest, who doesn’t believe in spirits, is offered the chance to pay back the money he owes by exorcising his debt collector’s house. A Yoruban priest, who doesn’t believe in spirits, is offered the chance to pay back the money he owes by exorcising his debt collector’s house. Show less

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Un fantasma en Hialeah Gardens / a Haunting in Hialeah Gardens

Un fantasma en Hialeah Gardens / a Haunting in Hialeah Gardens

by Palma, Raúl

eBook - 2023

Un sacerdote yoruba, quien no cree en espíritus, recibe la oportunidad de saldar una deuda exorcizando la casa de su cobrador. Un sacerdote yoruba, quien no cree en espíritus, recibe la oportunidad de saldar una deuda exorcizando la casa de su cobrador. Show less

Un sacerdote yoruba, quien no cree en espíritus, recibe la oportunidad de saldar una deuda exorcizando la casa de su cobrador. Un sacerdote yoruba, quien no cree en espíritus, recibe la oportunidad de saldar una deuda exorcizando la casa de su cobrador. Show less

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House of Bone and Rain

House of Bone and Rain

by Iglesias, Gabino

eBook - 2024

Five teenage boys in Puerto Rico set out for revenge when one of their mothers is murdered, while a hurricane brings evil spirits to the island. Five teenage boys in Puerto Rico set out for revenge when one of their mothers is murdered, while a hurricane brings evil spirits to the island. Show less

Five teenage boys in Puerto Rico set out for revenge when one of their mothers is murdered, while a hurricane brings evil spirits to the island. Five teenage boys in Puerto Rico set out for revenge when one of their mothers is murdered, while a hurricane brings evil spirits to the island. Show less

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How We Named the Stars

How We Named the Stars

by Ordorica, Andrés N.

eBook - 2024

The evolving friendship-turned-romantic-love between Sam and his roommate Daniel is suddenly interrupted when Daniel is surprised by a brutal loss. The evolving friendship-turned-romantic-love between Sam and his roommate Daniel is suddenly interrupted when Daniel is surprised by a brutal loss. Show less

The evolving friendship-turned-romantic-love between Sam and his roommate Daniel is suddenly interrupted when Daniel is surprised by a brutal loss. The evolving friendship-turned-romantic-love between Sam and his roommate Daniel is suddenly interrupted when Daniel is surprised by a brutal loss. Show less

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Immortal Pleasures

Immortal Pleasures

by Castro, V.

eBook - 2024

While searching for stolen artifacts, La Malinche, reborn as an ancient Aztec vampire, finds two men who satisfy her cravings in very different ways. While searching for stolen artifacts, La Malinche, reborn as an ancient Aztec vampire, finds two men who satisfy her cravings in very different ways. Show less

While searching for stolen artifacts, La Malinche, reborn as an ancient Aztec vampire, finds two men who satisfy her cravings in very different ways. While searching for stolen artifacts, La Malinche, reborn as an ancient Aztec vampire, finds two men who satisfy her cravings in very different ways. Show less

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Like Happiness

Like Happiness

A Novel

by Villarreal-Moura, Ursula

eBook - 2024

A woman is living the fresh start she dreamed of when she receives a call that could crumble the separation between her past and present. A woman is living the fresh start she dreamed of when she receives a call that could crumble the separation between her past and present. Show less

A woman is living the fresh start she dreamed of when she receives a call that could crumble the separation between her past and present. A woman is living the fresh start she dreamed of when she receives a call that could crumble the separation between her past and present. Show less

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Love of My Lives

Love of My Lives

by Méndez, Yamile Saied

eBook - 2023

Madi's only dated men with the initials J.R. after receiving a message from her grandmother in a dream. So, when she falls for Peter, she can't believe it's real. Madi's only dated men with the initials J.R. after receiving a message from her grandmother in a dream. So, when she falls for Peter, she can't believe it's real. Show less

Madi's only dated men with the initials J.R. after receiving a message from her grandmother in a dream. So, when she falls for Peter, she can't believe it's real. Madi's only dated men with the initials J.R. after receiving a message from her grandmother in a dream. So, when she falls for Peter, she can't believe it's real. Show less

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Malas

Malas

A Novel

by Fuentes, Marcela

eBook - 2024

Set in the 1950s and the 1990s, a woman’s curse affects the lives of a Tejano family, while a funeral and a quinceañera reveal past secrets. Set in the 1950s and the 1990s, a woman’s curse affects the lives of a Tejano family, while a funeral and a quinceañera reveal past secrets. Show less

Set in the 1950s and the 1990s, a woman’s curse affects the lives of a Tejano family, while a funeral and a quinceañera reveal past secrets. Set in the 1950s and the 1990s, a woman’s curse affects the lives of a Tejano family, while a funeral and a quinceañera reveal past secrets. Show less

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Malas

Malas

by Fuentes, Marcela

Book - 2024

Ambientada en los años 50 y 90, la maldición de una mujer afecta las vidas de una familia tejana, mientras un funeral y una quinceañera revelan secretos del pasado. Ambientada en los años 50 y 90, la maldición de una mujer afecta las vidas de una familia tejana, mientras un funeral y una quinceañera revelan secretos del pasado. Show less

Ambientada en los años 50 y 90, la maldición de una mujer afecta las vidas de una familia tejana, mientras un funeral y una quinceañera revelan secretos del pasado. Ambientada en los años 50 y 90, la maldición de una mujer afecta las vidas de una familia tejana, mientras un funeral y una quinceañera revelan secretos del pasado. Show less

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My Favorite Scar

My Favorite Scar

by Ferraro, Nicolás

eBook - 2024

Seeking vengeance against the mercenary who killed his best friend, a wounded gangster and his teenage daughter set off on a road trip across Argentina. Seeking vengeance against the mercenary who killed his best friend, a wounded gangster and his teenage daughter set off on a road trip across Argentina. Show less

Seeking vengeance against the mercenary who killed his best friend, a wounded gangster and his teenage daughter set off on a road trip across Argentina. Seeking vengeance against the mercenary who killed his best friend, a wounded gangster and his teenage daughter set off on a road trip across Argentina. Show less

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Oye

Oye

A Novel

by Mogollon, Melissa

eBook - 2024

Luciana, a queer Colombian American teenager, learns of long-lost family secrets when forced to care for her grandmother, who's been diagnosed with cancer. Luciana, a queer Colombian American teenager, learns of long-lost family secrets when forced to care for her grandmother, who's been diagnosed with cancer. Show less

Luciana, a queer Colombian American teenager, learns of long-lost family secrets when forced to care for her grandmother, who's been diagnosed with cancer. Luciana, a queer Colombian American teenager, learns of long-lost family secrets when forced to care for her grandmother, who's been diagnosed with cancer. Show less

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Oye (Spanish Edition)

Oye (Spanish Edition)

by Mogollón, Melissa

eBook - 2024

Luciana, una adolescente queer colombo-estadounidense, descubre secretos familiares ocultos por mucho tiempo cuando se ve obligada a cuidar a su abuela, quien ha sido diagnosticada con cáncer. Luciana, una adolescente queer colombo-estadounidense, descubre secretos familiares ocultos por mucho tiempo cuando se ve obligada a cuidar a su abuela, quien ha sido diagnosticada con cáncer. Show less

Luciana, una adolescente queer colombo-estadounidense, descubre secretos familiares ocultos por mucho tiempo cuando se ve obligada a cuidar a su abuela, quien ha sido diagnosticada con cáncer. Luciana, una adolescente queer colombo-estadounidense, descubre secretos familiares ocultos por mucho tiempo cuando se ve obligada a cuidar a su abuela, quien ha sido diagnosticada con cáncer. Show less

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Pedro and Marques Take Stock

Pedro and Marques Take Stock

A Picaresque Novel

by Falero, José

eBook - 2023

In Porto Alegre, Brazil, two supermarket stock clerks, dreaming of a better life, start their own marijuana business, attracting a gang’s attention. In Porto Alegre, Brazil, two supermarket stock clerks, dreaming of a better life, start their own marijuana business, attracting a gang’s attention. Show less

In Porto Alegre, Brazil, two supermarket stock clerks, dreaming of a better life, start their own marijuana business, attracting a gang’s attention. In Porto Alegre, Brazil, two supermarket stock clerks, dreaming of a better life, start their own marijuana business, attracting a gang’s attention. Show less

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Raiders of the Lost Heart

Raiders of the Lost Heart

by Segura, Jo

eBook - 2023

An archaeologist is invited to go on an all-expense-paid excavation, but she’ll have to share the glories of her findings with her handsome archnemesis. An archaeologist is invited to go on an all-expense-paid excavation, but she’ll have to share the glories of her findings with her handsome archnemesis. Show less

An archaeologist is invited to go on an all-expense-paid excavation, but she’ll have to share the glories of her findings with her handsome archnemesis. An archaeologist is invited to go on an all-expense-paid excavation, but she’ll have to share the glories of her findings with her handsome archnemesis. Show less

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Say Hello to My Little Friend

Say Hello to My Little Friend

by Capó Crucet, Jennine

eBook - 2024

In a sinking Miami and inspired by the movie Scarface, Izzy Reyes attempts to reinvent himself with help from a captive orca named Lolita. In a sinking Miami and inspired by the movie Scarface, Izzy Reyes attempts to reinvent himself with help from a captive orca named Lolita. Show less

In a sinking Miami and inspired by the movie Scarface, Izzy Reyes attempts to reinvent himself with help from a captive orca named Lolita. In a sinking Miami and inspired by the movie Scarface, Izzy Reyes attempts to reinvent himself with help from a captive orca named Lolita. Show less

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