Latino USA Book Recommendations & Book Mentions
This list consists of recommendations or mentions of books spotted in media, social media accounts, podcasts or other public websites.
Latino USA on XWeekly public radio show anchored by @Maria_Hinojosa and produced by @futuromedia. Distributed by @prx. @PeabodyAwards winner. Celebrating 30 years on the air.

Woman of Light
Kali Fajardo-AnstineKali Fajardo-Anstine recently published her debut novel, "Woman of Light," which centers a mixed Chicano Indigenous family. In this episode, Kali talks about how her life experiences and identity blend into her work and how she’s honoring her ancestors. https://t.co/3IWNGsZKje
Paperback, 2023
$18.00Member price:$9.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Argentina, 1985: Screenplay
Stephen Provost#NowPlaying a new @LatinoUSA podcast! @antoniacere meets #LuisMorenoOcampo, the real assistant prosecutor behind the film #Argentina1985, for a conversation where she reflects on how the history in the film is deeply personal for her family. LINK: https://t.co/c62wSn0CBb https://t.co/njaOEl0JSY
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Diaries of a Terrorist
Christopher SotoChristopher Soto (@loma_poetry) reads "When The Clouds Caught Smoker’s Cough," from his debut poetry book "Diaries of a Terrorist." Listen to his interview with @LatinoUSA here ➡️ https://t.co/SBOwjwM75F https://t.co/vzX3eWJAxU
Paperback, 2022
$17.00Member price:$8.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Our Share of Night
Mariana EnriquezTomorrow on @LatinoUSA, Argentine writer Mariana Enríquez on how she uses the horror genre to process historical trauma and her latest novel, “Our Share of Night.” Don't miss it on your feeds 🎙️ https://t.co/MV1Nr0KKR3
Paperback, 2023
$18.99Member price:$9.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Why Didn't You Tell Me?: A Memoir
Carmen Rita WongFrom @futuromedia and @prx, a new @LatinoUSA podcast is out 🎙️ In an intimate conversation with @Maria_Hinojosa, @carmensense discusses her memoir “Why Didn’t You Tell Me." LISTEN HERE ➡️ https://t.co/yZQjk5ksGi https://t.co/w34z3XfJFJ
Paperback, 2023
$17.00Member price:$8.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Mexican Vegetarian Cookbook: 400 Authentic Everyday Recipes for the Home Cook
Margarita Carrillo ArronteMexican chef and cookbook author @chefmargaritac has dedicated her career to spotlighting Mexican food. Her latest release, “The Mexican Vegetarian Cookbook,” dives into the country’s rich and often overlooked history of plant-based cooking. Listen ↘️ https://t.co/HRHt0XRhHB
Hardcover, 2022
$54.95Member price:$29.95 + Free shipping50% off your first book(max discount $25)
I Want to Be a Vase
Julio TorresThis week on @LatinoUSA, Julio Torres had a breakout moment as one of SNL’s most exciting writers. But since then, charted his own path, releasing a stand-up special, the hit series “Los Espookys”, and a new children’s book, “I Want To Be A Vase.” https://t.co/A1488v8hTS
Hardcover, 2022
$19.99Member price:$9.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
My Broken Language: A Memoir
Quiara Alegria HudesThis week on @LatinoUSA, Quiara Alegria Hudes brings us into the world of her memoir "My Broken Language," a tribute to the joy, grief, and resilience of the women in her family. Listen ↘️ https://t.co/aKHJWQpjSr
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My Broken Language: A Memoir
Quiara Alegría HudesThis week on @LatinoUSA, Quiara Alegria Hudes brings us into the world of her memoir "My Broken Language," a tribute to the joy, grief, and resilience of the women in her family. Listen ↘️ https://t.co/aKHJWQpjSr
Paperback, 2022
$20.00Member price:$10.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Sabrina & Corina: Stories
Kali Fajardo-AnstineKali Fajardo-Anstine didn’t feel represented growing up. Then in 2019, she released “Sabrina and Corina,” a collection of short stories focused on mixed-Chicanos and Chicanas in and around Denver. Produced by @ReynaldoLeanos. https://t.co/3IWNGsZKje
Paperback, 2020
$18.00Member price:$9.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book