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ONE OF VULTURE'S 100 BEST BOOKS OF THE 21ST CENTURY
FINALIST FOR THE L.A. TIMES BOOK PRIZE IN FICTION
“A modern classic.” —The New York Times Book Review
A young man's close-knit family is nearly destitute when his uncle founds a successful spice company, changing their fortunes...
2) La Tercera
4) Mrs. Caliban
It all starts with the radio. Dorothy’s husband, Fred, has left for work, and she is at the kitchen sink washing the dishes, listening to classical music. Suddenly, the music fades out and a soft, close, dreamy voice says,...
*Premio Las librerías Recomiendan 2021 de ficción*
*Premio Finestres de Narrativa en Castellano 2021*
*Premio El Ojo Crítico de Narrativa 2021*
*Premio Kelvin 505 a mejor novela original en castellano publicada por primera vez en España en 2021*
*Mención especial Premis Ciutat de Barcelona 2021*
UNO DE LOS LIBROS DEL AÑO SEGÚN LA VANGUARDIA,
...6) Taxi
La fuerza narrativa, el ritmo hipnótico imbuido de ecos musicales y el profundo calado psicológico de Taxi suponen un salto cualitativo en la obra de Carlos Zanón. Los avatares de Sandino configuran un personaje inigualable que permanecerá en la memoria de quienes degustan la buena literatura.
«Tenemos que hablar», le dice Lola a su marido durante el desayuno. Él le responde que lo harán por la noche,
...Cádiz, 1815. Tres vidas marcadas por las consecuencias de la guerra de la Independencia y el nacimiento del estado liberal.
Un momento histórico convulso. Una mujer dispuesta a salvar a su familia.
¿Cuál es el verdadero nombre de la libertad?
La familia De Villalta, burgueses acomodados de Santa Cruz de Tenerife, recibe una carta preocupante y misteriosa en medio de la noche. Tiene que ver con
...11) Red Glass
With a dazzling and thoughtful voice, this critically acclaimed novel deals directly with the challenges and dangers of immigration, exploring the ties that bind us together in an age when issues threaten to divide us.
One night Sophie and her parents are called to a hospital where Pedro, a six-year-old Mexican boy, is recovering from dehydration. Crossing the border into Arizona with a group of Mexicans and a coyote, or guide, Pedro
13) Kukum
A story about breaking through barriers, discovering your worth, and finding a place to belong.
Welcome to Magnolia.
Victoria is no longer mayor, a sentiment that she is still trying to get used to saying. After the inauguration of the new mayor, she's pretty sure that she has reached bottom - until her parents inform her that they are selling their house in Magnolia, and she has a week to find a new place to live.
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