This book reimagines Argentine history through a sweeping and lyrical tale of love, identity, and self-discovery. The story of a young woman who escapes her stifling marriage to embark on a perilous journey across the pampas with a Scottish woman, Liz, and a charismatic singer. Blending elements of folklore, mythology, and feminist critique the author delivers a subversive look at Argentinian myth filled with sometimes mystical, sometimes salacious adventure.
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South American Fiction
Clean: A Novel
Adult Fiction - Trabucc
A haunting and lyrical novel exploring the toxic legacies of family secrets, trauma, and addiction. Through a mesmerizing narrative into the inner world of the protagonist this book navigates the blurred lines between cleanliness and contamination, purity and pollution. With poetic precision, Clean exposes the darker aspects of Chilean society, probing the intersections of identity, morality, and redemption.
Elena Knows
Adult Fiction - Pineiro
A psychologically charged novel exploring the complexities of family dynamics, trauma, and memory. Elena, a woman struggling to cope with her mother's impending death, unravels secrets and silences surrounding her past. With lyrical prose and introspective depth, Piñeiro masterfully probes the fragile boundaries between truth, fiction, and the weight of inherited secrets.
Lost Children Archive
Adult Fiction - Luisell
A book that follows a mother and son's migratory journey from New York to the southwestern United States, interweaving their story with the plight of refugee children and the echoes of past migrations. Blending elements of memoir, fiction, and documentary, Lost Children Archive probes the intersections of love, loss, and displacement, reshaping our understanding of the human experience.
Not a River: A Novel
Adult Fiction - Almada
The quiet solitude of a fishing trip is shattered by the echoes of yesterday, as the ghosts of love, loss, and memory rise up from the depths. This book explores the lives of women shaped by rural landscapes, patriarchal traditions, and personal myths through a hypnotic narrative that traverses the landscapes of Argentina's interior.
Phenotypes
Adult Fiction - Scott
A poignant and provocative novel exploring identity, family, and social hierarchy through the intertwined lives of two Brazilian teenagers. In this novel, Scott explores themes of racism, classism, and belonging, exposing the intricate web of relationships and tensions within a seemingly ordinary community.
Retrospective
Adult Fiction - Vasquez
A story about the intersections of art, memory, and war through the story of an iconic photographer's rediscovered work. Delving into Colombia's tumultuous past, Vásquez masterfully probes the complexities of history, truth, and representation. With lyrical prose and philosophical depth, Retrospective becomes a poignant reflection on the power of images, the weight of nostalgia, and the enduring impact of human conflict.
Seven Empty Houses
Adult Fiction - Schwebl
A collection of seven short stories that probe the depths of human nature, exploring themes of isolation, family secrets, and the blurred lines between reality and myth. Schweblin shows us in these stories that no matter how distant, the darker things in life find a way to creep back in.
Still Born
Adult Fiction - Nettel
This book explores the complexities of motherhood, identity, and relationships through a poignant narrative that delves into the lives of two women, linked by a shared experience of miscarriage. With psychological depth and lyrical prose, Nettel examines the emotional aftermath of loss, the fragility of human connections, and the transformative power of storytelling.
A Sunny Place for Shady People: Stories
Adult Fiction - Enrique
A mesmerizing collection of short stories that delve into Argentina's darker corners, exploring themes of desire, violence, and the supernatural. With lyrical prose and unsettling precision, Enríquez exposes the intimate lives of her characters, revealing the macabre, the bizarre, and the hauntingly familiar. From Buenos Aires' streets to rural landscapes, Enríquez's narratives probe the depths of human nature, blurring lines between reality and myth, and illuminating the shadows that shape our lives.
This is Not Miami
Adult Nonfiction - 863.7 Mel
A lyrical and evocative narrative nonfiction that explores the darker side of life around the Mexican city of Veracruz. The narrative unfolds through multiple perspectives, delving into the complex lives of the characters and their connections to the crime. Melchor sheds light on the overlooked lives of women, outsiders, and marginalized communities, revealing the devastating consequences of toxic masculinity and societal indifference.
Trust
Adult Fiction - Díaz
A mesmerizing novel that reexamines the notion of truth through the tangled lives of wealthy and influential New Yorkers in the early 20th century. Through multiple narrative threads, Diaz masterfully explores the intersections of power, class, love, and deception, exposing the intricate web of relationships and secrets surrounding the enigmatic financier, Benjamin Rask. Blending elements of literary fiction, mystery, and historical critique, the book raises essential questions about narrative reliability, ambition, and the corrupting influence of privilege.