This year, Las Comadres & Friends National Latino Book Club celebrates its 20th Anniversary of reading and promoting Latine culture and literature.  They’ve created a community of authors, readers and industry professionals.  Today, June 22, they announce the release of their 12th annual Summer Reading List on this the first day of the summer.

 

“Reading is most rewarding when it creates a connection—whether to a character, a culture, an idea, or a shared human experience,” says Teresa M. Tobin, Project Manager. “Our Summer Reading List offers something special for everyone because it celebrates the richness and diversity of Latine storytelling. These books bring together a wide range of voices and experiences that explore culture, identity, family, and community. Whether you’re seeking entertainment, inspiration, or a deeper understanding of the world around you, you’ll find a story that speaks to you. Enjoy the journey!”

For more information on the 2026 Summer Reading List, email Teresa M. Tobin, Project Manager, at tmtobin.lcbookclub@gmail.com.

  1. Bless Me, Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya (Grand Central Publishing) — Classical
  2. Calladita No More: My Latina Journey and the Lessons that Shaped Me by Hady Mendez (Publish Your Purpose) — Biography 
  3. Convent Wisdom: How 16th Century Nuns Could Save Your 21st Century Life by Ana Garriga and Carmen Urbita (Avid Reader Press) — Nonfiction, history
  4. Dreaming of Home by Cristina Jimínez (St. Martin’s Press) — Biography
  5. El Vaquero by Emiliano Trujillo (self-published) — Fiction, thriller
  6. Guatemalan Rhapsody by Jared Lemus (Ecco) — Short stories
  7. Hear Ye Mortals by Yamile Saied Méndez (Levine Querido) — Fiction, YA
  8. Kinds of Grace: Poetry (Flowersong Press) by Jennifer Martiza McCauley — Poetry
  9. P FKN R: How Bad Bunny Became the Global Voice of Puerto Rican Resistance by Vanessa Díaz and Petra R. Rivera-Rideau (Duke University Press Books) — Ethnomusicology, Latin American Studies
  10. Pretend You’re Dead and I Carry You by Julián Delgado Lopera (Liveright) —  Fiction, LGBTQ+
  11. Run Home: A Graphic Memoir by Alyssa Bermudez (Roaring Brook Press) — Graphic novel, YA 
  12. Still, We Are Sacred by Emanuel Xavier (Rebel Satori Press) — Poetry, LGBTQ+
  13. Talking with Rudy: Platicando con Rudolfo Anaya by Dr. Irene Blea (self-published) — Biography
  14. The Game at the End of the World: Villainous Referees, Communist Bakers, the Secret Women’s World Cup, and a Goalkeeper’s Last Stand by Juan Villoro (Restless Books) — Nonfiction, sports
  15. The Other Moctezuma Girls by Sofia Robleda (Amazon Crossing) — Fiction
  16. The Pecan Sheller by Lupe Ruiz-Flores (Carol Rhoda Books) — Fiction, middle grade
  17. The Possession of Alba Diaz by Isabel Cañas (Berkley) — Fiction
  18. The Sun and All the Other Stars by Karla Montalván (Elizabeth & Minnie Publishing) — Fiction
  19. This Is The Only Kingdom by Jaquira Díaz (Algonquin Books) — Fiction
  20. We Are Green and Trembling by Gabriela Cabezón Camara (New Directions) — Historical fiction

Happy Reading and Always Read Latino Lit!