by Angie Cruz (2001)
A lyrical, heartfelt debut novel about a young art student who left Washington Heights for downtown Manhattan, but must return to her mother's bedside when her mother falls into an emotional coma, confronting buried Dominican family ghosts.
Vikram Seth
A Suitable Boy is Vikram Seth's magnificent 1993 epic novel set in post-independence India. It follows Lata Mehra and her mother Mrs. Rupa Mehra's quest to find a suitable boy for Lata to marry, set against the backdrop of a newly independent nation striving to define its identity through love, religion, politics, and family.
Angie Cruz
Cara Romero thought she would work at the lamp factory for the rest of her life. But when she loses her job in the Great Recession at in her mid-50s, she is forced back into the workforce and meets with a job counselor across twelve sessions, recounting her tumultuous life, family feuds, gentrification, and fierce Dominican resilience.
Thomas Mann
Thomas Mann is a celebrated work by Thomas Mann (Nobel Laureate), recognized for masterclass storytelling and lasting literary resonance.
Ruth Rendell
The Copper Peacock by Ruth Rendell is an acclaimed literary work showcasing celebrated storytelling, rich characterization, and distinguished literary artistry.