What to Read Next: Hispanic Heritage Month Edition

The author of For Brown Girls with Sharp Edges and Tender Hearts, writes of her experience growing up surrounded by strong women, equal parts inspiring, resilient and endlessly stereotyped. This is an ode to Latinas all over the world.

In a powerful exploration of what it means to be Latino, Latina, Latinx, Hispanic, migrant — acclaimed and bestselling author Hector Tobar offers a tender love letter to the “souls of brown folk” in America.

A collection of essays that focuses on identity, grief and home through a pop culture lens. Villarreal enlists Nirvana, Game of Thrones and more to tell her story and map her personal history.

When Tere Sanchez begins to levitate in the depths of her grief, she knows she needs to look to the past to find answers. A tender-hearted tale of hope and history, We Need No Wings can’t be missed.

A classic multigenerational story, The House of Spirits cemented Isabel Allende as one of our greatest writers. This is a remarkable story about how our ancestors shape us, for better or worse.

A sharp and rollicking read about the power of art and the lasting legacy of those who make it, from the bestselling author of our previous Discover pick, Olga Dies Dreaming.

A pointed and wry coming-of-age story with an unforgettable, unreliable narrator, perfect for fans of Mona Awad (Bunny) and Elif Batuman (The Idiot).

A stunning story of sisterhood and identity, Julia Alvarez (In the Time of Butterflies) introduces readers to a family’s journey through immigration and assimilation.

With Mexican Gothic, Silver Nitrate and more, Silvia Moreno-Garcia has given readers mind-bending tales from horror to fiction to sci-fi. Gods of Jade and Sorrow is a dazzling fantasy set in the Jazz Age and rooted in Mexican folklore.

 Cutting between past and present, from the tiny town of Four Corners to New York City and across continents, this stunning page-turner is magical realism at its best. Perfect for fans of Alice Hoffman or Isabel Allende.

A gritty story of vengeance and retribution, Gabino Iglesias (The Devil Takes You Home) takes us through the violent underground of Puerto Rico, where a young man seeks to avenge his mother’s murder while braving a supernatural storm.

Steeped in Latin American folklore and mythology, Cynthia Pelayo’s collection of short stories is packed with everything from the spooky to the scary. If you enjoyed Pelayo’s Children of Chicago, this is the next logical step for you.

A telenovela-sized romance, You Had Me at Hola is the forced-proximity and fake-dating book of our dreams. How will these costars fight their connection — especially when it’s on screen for the whole world to see?

Kiss the Girl by Zoraida Córdova is a reimagining of The Little Mermaid, the third in the adult Disney retelling Meant to Be series. Here Córdova brings the same magic to this romance as she did to the B&N Speculative Fiction Monthly Pick title, The Inheritance of Orquidia Divina.

A captivating YA historical fantasy that sends readers to the magic of archaeological Egypt, this is the first in a duology that teens and adults will love. How can it get any better than being compared to The Mummy?

This Mexican-inspired fantasy duology will have readers on the edge of their seats through a series of trials with the highest of stakes. Fame, glory, and survival are all on the line in the first installment of a new series by the beloved author of The Cemetery Boys.

An exploration of Mexican cuisine from beloved food writer and star on the rise, Rick Martínez. Rick approaches Mexican food with reverence and authority, and the dishes collected here truly reflect his deep love for Mexican flavors and cooking. Heartwarming stories mixed with delicious recipes wrapped up with vibrant photography.

Latin-Ish takes readers on a tour through Latin American cuisine, from classic Tex-Mex to Cilantro Lime Aioli to Mango Chamoy Salad and more. This is a mouth-watering read that’ll light up anyone’s kitchen.