THE LATINA BOOK CLUB

   Millions of people have been dreaming about Fidel Castro’s death for almost 60 years.  It’s finally true – Fidel Castro died on Friday, November 25, at the age of 90.  Funeral arrangements are underway in Havana, while in Little Havana/Miami the celebration continues.  The Latina Book Club offers some books about life before, during and after Fidel. Happy Reading.    BEFORE NIGHT FALLS by Reinaldo Arenas (Penguin Books) CUBA: ANOTHER SIDE OF THE STORY by Iris M. Diaz (Xlibris) CUBA DIARIES: AN AMERICAN HOUSEWIFE IN HAVANA  by Isadora Tattlin (Broadway Books) CUBA IN SPLINTERS: 11 STORIES FROM A NEW CUBA edited by Orlando Luis Pardo Lazo (OR Books) CUBAN-AMERICAN, DANCING ON THE HYPHEN by Amarilys Gacio Rassler (SPS Publications) DANCING WITH CUBA: A MEMOIR OF THE REVOLUTION by Alma Guillermoprieto (Vintage) DREAMING IN CUBAN by Cristina Garcia (Ballantine) EVERYONE LEAVES by Wendy Guerra (Amazon Cr...

Cinco Punto Press The real Cuba—the one that existed between the cracks, the one that was full of poverty, suffering and hopelessness—was revolting. It angered him that people allowed it to exist. – Frank SOFRITO is a fun, entertaining and suspenseful novel that is bound to become a favorite with foodies and readers alike. This book has everything – mystery, espionage, romance, and an exciting trip to Cuba. Each chapter starts with an actual quote from celebrities which adds flavor and authenticity to the book. Readers are in for a favorable treat. SUMMARY:  Frank Delgado, his brother and cousin own a restaurant in the Bronx that is going belly up. They are desperate for a solution to save their father’s legacy, when a crazy idea comes to them – go to Cuba and find a secret chicken recipe guaranteed to bring in customers. It’s supposed to be an easy trip, Frank would bribe one of the kitchen staff to sell him the secret ingredients and then return home. But t...