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BOOK OF THE MONTH: NUNO by Carlos Aleman (and Giveaway!)

 
 
Fans of Carlos Aleman are in for a Holiday Treat!  We are giving away autographed copies of NUNO to three lucky readers. 
Just leave a comment below or Retweet our social post.  Good luck!--mcf
 
 
 

Aignos Publishing, Dec 2014

 
 
Woman is the only hope for this world, a world that is long-suffering, patient, kind, forgiving, peaceful and loving. What a gift a woman is, absolute proof that God loves us.  But foolish man can't appreciate this because of the ego.--Bernando Bolocco
 
 
 
An ancient river of fallen tears and solitude brings my soul to you. Our two lips touch like fresh and salt water meeting. There is a deep and mysterious power in you. In our dreams or in the spirit world, somewhere between the manifested and unmanifested, there is something that is woven. It is our story. Brief but perfect, it devours all of existence. My love, my love, my love for you. --Nuno
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
Carlos Alemán mixes magical realism and romance with an expert hand to create a vibrant, exhilarating and passionate tale.
 
The protagonist Nuno is an idealistic young man, full of dreams and hopes and love.  But reality and war are evil task masters.  Luckily the love for a good woman helps him endure and transcend pain, suffering, darkness and despair.  This is the type of quixotic hero that readers will always cheer for. 
 
NUNO is the prequel to Alemán's HAPPY THAT IT'S NOT TRUE.  It is the first book of a trilogy /family saga about the Velasco family who leave the Old World (Cuba) for the New World (America).  Book three, DIEGO IN TWO PLACES will be out early 2015.  We can't wait!
 
SUMMARY:  Nuno is a sensitive boy living a poor existence with his melancholy aunt in a war-torn Cuba. There is little joy in their existence until they meet a traveling preacher that changes their lives forever.  Bernando Bolocco confides in Nuno the secrets of the universe, the truth of God -- "woman is the only hope for this world." These words define Nuno's future.  He falls in love with the girl next door, Gabrielle. For her, he steals a book by Bolocco full of the secrets to a woman's heart.  But before the sweethearts can consummate their love, Nuno is off to war.  Gabrielle promises to wait for him and that promise keeps his faith and spirit alive while he is a prisoner. But the years go by and Gabrielle and her family move to America.  Nuno falls into darkness and despair but again it is the memory of their love that saves him and helps him endure all things to come.###
 
 
Read The Latina Book Club's review of HAPPY THAT IT'S NOT TRUE by clicking here.

Read The Latina Book Club's interview with Carlos Alemán by clicking here.

 
 
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:  Carlos Alemán is the author of NUNO and the soon to be released DIEGO IN TWO PLACES.  His debut work, AS HAPPY AS LING was a finalist in the 2012 International Latino Book Awards. In 2013, the release in paperback of HAPPY THAT IT'S NOT TRUE was named one of the best novels of the year by the Latina Book Club.  He is a judge in the 2014 National Association of Hispanic Publications' José Martí Awards.  Carlos lives in Sunrise, Florida with his wife Jean. Visit him at www.carlosaleman.com.
 
 
 
REMEMBER!  Leave a comment below or Retweet our social post and you might be one of three lucky winners of an autograph copy of NUNO.
 
 
 

Comments

alitessa09 said…
Happy That It's Not True was an amazing read. I can't wait to get started on Nuno.
Unknown said…
Heard so many great reviews already about " NUNO "! Cant wait to get my hands on the book!
Richard said…
*grabby hands* I'm really excited to read this book!
philosophy cat said…
I'm looking forward to reading Sr. Aleman's work. I have it on good authority that it's very good; the horse's mouth. lol
Unknown said…
Absolutely loved reading “Happy That It's not True” it was written with so much emotion. Well-crafted plot and awesome characters ensure I will continue to read. Thank you, Carlos Aleman for sharing this beautiful story with us. I am looking forward to reading more about these characters.
Anonymous said…
With curiosity provoked... intrigue sparked...and my mind prepared for a spectacular journey...I am oh so patiently anticipating the enjoyment I will receive from reading Nuno. I can only imagine what lies ahead...
Maria Behar said…
I've recently heard of this author, and have his novel "Happy That It's Not True" on my Goodreads TBR shelves, as well as my Amazon wish list.

I LOVE magic realism, and am Cuban-born myself (I live in the U.S.), so I'm VERY interested in Aleman's work!

I love the whole concept of "Nuno". From the quotes in your post, I can see that this author is a master prose stylist who stirs the soul with his beautiful words!

I would SO love to win this novel!! If I don't, though, I will definitely buy it and devour it!!

Thanks for the giveaway!! : )

Ayala said…
This book sounds great ! Thank You for hosting this giveaway :)
Zara Zaria said…
I wish I get this book!!!
Zara Zaria said…
I can't wait to read your book!!
Thank for the chance to win a signed copy of Nuno! I'm really looking forward to reading it.
JudisJems said…
Looking forward to reading this book!
Native NYer said…
You've won a copy of NUNO. Email us your mailing address at latinabookclub@aol.com. Congrats!
Native NYer said…
You've won a copy of NUNO. Email us your mailing address at latinabookclub@aol.com. Congrats!
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