Author Torrey Maldonado Makes 2012 Top Ten List!

   
   
Congratulations to our friend author Torrey Maldonado for being named one of the Top Ten Latino Authors to Read and Watch for 2012 by LatinoStories.  Here's what they had to say about Torrey and his book:

Torrey Maldonado's book [SECRET SATURDAYS] is one of the great success stories of the year. Given all the negative press that teachers have received in these difficult economic times, it's great to see a talent like Mr. Maldonado emerge.  Following in the tradition of school teachers like Wally Lamb, whose debut grabbed national attention, this author is sure to continue to impress. This is a heartfelt story about a twelve-year old boy growing up in Brooklyn housing projects with a voice that is captured with great sensitivity.



To see what other authors made Latino Stories' Top Ten List, click here.

To read The Latina Book Club's interview with Torrey, click here.

 Congratulations again, Torrey.  It is well deserved and a great way to start the New Year!
 

HAPPY 2012!

Happy New Year

Happy Reading

Looking forward to a new year full of wonderful Latino authors.

Stay tune....

HOLIDAY TOUR: IT’S ALL ABOUT THE MUSIC (enter to win a set of Tiffany glasses)

  
For me, Christmas is all about the music.

Silent Night
Little Drummer Boy
Do You Hear What I Hear
Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer

But, I am a product of two cultures and two countries. And come Christmas, I want the best of both worlds – snow and Jibarro Christmas music.

Dame La Mano Paloma
Si No Me Dan De Beber Lloro
Niño Jesus
Feliz Navidad by Jose Feliciano

One year my Tio Toñito –the best uncle in Ponce and all the world!– gave me eight CDs that he burned with all the Jibaro music he could find. It is the best present ever.

I would like to share with you some of my favorite Spanish Christmas songs. Feel free to blast them; I always do. And, if you happen to wake the neighbors, invite them over for a drink and some holiday cheer.

From my home to yours, Happy Navidad and Merry Año Nuevo!
                                                      --Maria C. Ferrer, Founder, The Latina Book Club



P.S.  The Latina Holiday Blog Tour continues.  Tomorrow's stop is with Sydney Williams.

       
COMMENT TO WIN.  Leave a comment here and at any of the blogs on the Holiday Blog Tour, and you will be entered to win a set of Tiffany martini glasses donated by The Latina Book Club.   To view December's Blog Tour lineup, click here.  Good luck!

Que Buena es la Navidad -- click here

Yo Tenia Una Luz -- click here

Dame la Mano Paloma -- click here

Niño Jesus -- click here

Feliz Navidad -- click here

Bomba! -- click here

  

NEW: QUEEN OF AMERICA by Luis Alberto Urrea (NYC Book Tour Date)

Available in hardcover, e-book, Kindle and audiobook – read by Luis!

Little, Brown   Nov 28, 2011

The saga of THE HUMMINGBIRD'S DAUGHTER continues in America

BOOK SUMMARY: After the bloody Tomochic rebellion, Teresita Urrea, beloved healer and "Saint of Cabora," flees with her father to Arizona. But their plans are derailed when she once again is claimed as the spiritual leader of the Mexican Revolution. Besieged by pilgrims and pursued by assassins, Teresita embarks on a journey through turn-of-the-century industrial America-New York, San Francisco, St. Louis. She meets immigrants and tycoons, European royalty and Cuban poets, all waking to the new American century. And as she decides what her own role in this modern future will be, she must ask herself: can a saint fall in love?


Luis Urrea on QUEEN OF AMERICA: This is the sequel to THE HUMMINGBIRD’S DAUGHTER. It’s a personal favorite because I feel I made some happy forward moves in my writing. It is, by nature of the milieu, different from its predecessor. Yet it still trods the pathways of the former book. You can imagine it this way: 19th century indigenous Mexico offers different magic than, say, early 20th century Manhattan. It goes from a planted, native tale, to the story of immigrants entering not only a new world, but a new century. With miracles. Or: how does a young woman go from Mexican sainthood to her day’s version of pop-stardom? How does one try to be the Madonna, while being Madonna?  To read more , visit Luis at http://www.luisurrea.com/.


NYC BOOK TOUR DATE: Luis Urrea and QUEEN OF AMERICA are coming to New York on December 14 (Wed) at Word in Brooklyn, NY.  (126 Franklin Street, Brooklyn)  Come join the party!
  

  

HOT IN THE KITCHEN -- FREE DOWNLOAD

The Holidays are here! 

Celebrate the Season with Latin Recipes from Today's Hottest Romance Authors.  A sizzling collection compiled by the writing team of "Gabriella Hewitt."

For your free download, visit here:    http://www.gabriellahewitt.com/free-reads/

The Latina Book Club extends their gratitude to Sasha and Patrizia (aka Gabriella) for their generosity.

And from our home to Yours:   Merry Christmas, Feliz Navidad, Happy New Year, Happy Everything!