In this book club episode of Literature on the Rocks, we revisit Solito by Javier Zamora and sit with the conversations this story sparked long after we finished reading.

We talk about the power of storytelling and how this memoir opens the door to deeper, more human conversations around immigration — beyond headlines and into lived experience. From the relationships formed along the journey to the moments that stayed with us most, this discussion centers on empathy, connection, and the reality behind the story.

We also share the questions we’re still holding onto and the hopes we have for Javier beyond the pages of this book.

Full spoilers, thoughtful reflections, and a conversation that matters. Grab a drink and join us. 🥂

In this summary episode of Literature on the Rocks, we dive into Solito by Javier Zamora, a powerful memoir that tells the story of a nine-year-old boy’s dangerous journey from El Salvador to the United States.

What was supposed to be a short trip turns into weeks-long, treacherous migration filled with uncertainty, fear, and moments of unexpected humanity. We walk through the story from start to finish, unpacking the realities of the journey, the people who come in and out of his life, and the emotional toll of traveling “solito” — alone.

This episode dives into resilience, survival, and the complicated hope that drives people to risk everything for a better future. It’s a story that’s as heartbreaking as it is eye-opening.

Full spoilers, heavy themes, and a conversation that stays with you. Grab a drink and join us. 🥂

In this book club episode of Literature on the Rocks, we’re revisiting The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley to talk through the ideas and questions that linger long after the final page.

We explore what the Ministry’s time-travel project might actually be trying to accomplish — beyond the surface-level experiment of pulling people out of history. The conversation also turns to the narrator’s experience navigating life as a multicultural person, and how that perspective shapes her understanding of identity, belonging, and connection.

Naturally, we also imagine ourselves in the role of “bridge.” If we were responsible for helping someone from the past adjust to modern life, what would we choose to teach them first?

It’s a thoughtful, spoiler-filled discussion about time travel, perspective, and the strange challenge of helping someone find their place in a world that isn’t theirs. Grab a Gentle Let Down cocktail and listen in. 🥂