Mexican Families

¡Hola Papi! columnist John Paul Brammer’s Authentically Mexican is the hilarious and heartfelt story of his Mexican American family in diaspora, exploring his heritage and identity through six meaningful meals.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER “It’s Lovecraft meets the Brontës in Latin America, and after a slow-burn start Mexican Gothic gets seriously weird.”—The Guardian ONE OF TIME’S 100 BEST MYSTERY AND THRILLER BOOKS OF ALL TIME WINNER OF THE LOCUS AWARD NOMINATED FOR THE BRAM...

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A “stunning” (America Ferrera) YA novel about a teenager coming to terms with losing her sister and finding herself amid the pressures, expectations, and stereotypes of growing up in a Mexican American home. “Alive and crackling—a gritty tale wrapped in a...

Mexican Food at Your Fingertips. Get your copy of the best and most unique Mexican recipes from BookSumo Press! Come take a journey with us into the delights of easy cooking. The point of this cookbook and all our cookbooks is to exemplify the effortless nature of cooking simply. In this book we focus on Mexican. Mexican Food Recipes is a complete set of simple but very unique Mexican recipes. You will find that even though the recipes are simple, the tastes are quite amazing. Besides recipes you will learn about the following: The Essence Of Mexican Cuisine Influence Of Tradition, And ...

PULITZER PRIZE WINNER NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALIST A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK “A searing account of grief and the quest to bring her sister’s murderer to justice years after the fact” (The Boston Globe), from “one of Mexico’s greatest living writers” (Jonathan Lethem)...

A quietly powerful tale of music, memory, and the spaces between what is said and what is lost. In a country reshaped by conflict, one man returns to find the world he left behind both familiar and forever changed. As melodies echo through café windows and unspoken truths linger in the air, lives intertwine in moments both tender and profound. Set against the backdrop of mid-twentieth century America, Hushed Tones is a richly textured story about the rhythms of love and silence, resilience and regret. With lyrical prose and a deep emotional current, it invites readers into a world where ...

Danny's tall and skinny. Even though he's not "built", his arms are long enough to give his pitch a power so fierce that any college scout would sign him on the spot. Ninety-five-mile-an-hour fastball, but the boy's not even on a team. Every time he gets up on the mound, he loses it. Ball ends up so far out of the strike zone it's laughable. But at his private school, they don't expect much else from him. Danny's brown. Half-Mexican brown....

Cousins Mari, Erica, Selena, and Gracie are inseparable. They aren’t just family but best friends—sharing secrets, traditions, and a fierce love for their abuelita. But their idyllic childhood ends when Mari’s parents divorce, forcing her to move away. With Mari gone, the girls’ tight-knit bond unravels.

One year after losing her husband, Catalina Ruiz, once an ex-pat with a rebellious past, is back in Mexico City, opening her dream art gallery. It's a bold leap of faith, a desperate grab for a second chance at purpose amidst her lingering grief. But just as she clings to the hope of a fresh start, her world is upended by two unexpected arrivals: the spectral presence of her late husband in her gallery, and a chance encounter with a captivating, infuriating stranger on the street. That stranger, Sebastian Espinoza, is more than just impossibly handsome. He’s the owner of the rival gallery...

In this "raucous, moving, and necessary" story by a Pulitzer Prize finalist (San Francisco Chronicle), the De La Cruzes, a family on the Mexican-American border, celebrate two of their most beloved relatives during a joyous and bittersweet weekend. "All we do, mija, is love. Love is the answer...

A 2025 Latino Book Award Winner, Bronze Medal for Best Autobiography — English “A shocking and moving read. A brutally honest account of the impact of family separation at the US border.”—Kirkus Reviews The first-ever memoir of a child’s experience in detention on the US/Mexico border...

In this hilariously spicy romance, a librarian and an ex-NFL player fake a relationship to get over their first loves. Librarian Marcela Ortiz has been secretly in love with her best friend for years—and when he gets engaged, she knows it’s long past time to move on. But before she gets the...

Are you looking for a complete and fun journey to quench child’s curiosity about the mysterious Axolotl realm? “Axolotl Care Made Easy" is the perfect guide to embark on an educational and enjoyable adventure into the world of one of nature's most intriguing creatures. This book provides simple and clear instructions, transforming the learning process into an entertaining journey. Here's a preview of what you'll uncover in this book: Unveiling the Axolotl Enigma: Uncover the axolotl's astounding regenerative capabilities, unique traits, and vibrant colors. Get ready to be amazed by this...

“Intrigue and the American Civil War and Mexican Civil War are put center state. If you like historical fiction, I recommend this book,” –Daryl J., Goodreads “An excellently written historical fiction thriller, full of intrigue, deceit, and action. The story is full of characters that you’ll love and love to hate. Rodger Carlyle is an amazing storyteller and I highly recommend this book for any fan of historical fiction.” –Mark Elliot, Goodreads Chad Gritt, the lanky, blue eyed, former Civil War naval officer once thought of himself as a hero, that is until a rescue mission ...

Welcome to the shadowy realm of organized crime, where power, money, and violence reign supreme. In Shadow Syndicates: The Dark World of Organized Crime, delve into the histories of the most notorious crime syndicates across the globe, from the Italian Mafia and Russian Mafia to the Yakuza, Mexican Drug Cartels, and many more. This comprehensive book offers an in-depth exploration of how these organizations have shaped the course of history through bloodshed and corruption. Learn about the Italian Mafia's deep-rooted influence in politics and business, the rise of the Russian Mafia in the ...

When it comes to parenting, more isn't always better-but it is always more tiring In Japan, a boy sleeps in his parents' bed until age ten, but still shows independence in all other areas of his life. In rural India, toilet training begins one month after infants are born and is accomplished...

"Roots of America: Three Centuries, One Tree" - Book Description For Maximum Organic Sales From the ancient oak that has witnessed it all comes an unforgettable American epic spanning three centuries of love, loss, and the unbreakable bonds that make us family. In 1681, a Jumano boy named Aiyana plants a promise beneath a mighty oak tree in the Texas wilderness. Three hundred and twenty years later, that same tree shelters the descendants of Spanish colonists, Mexican ranchers, and American dreamers—families who learned that survival means bending without breaking, that home is something ...

A gripping tale of adventure and searing reality, Lucky Boy gives voice to two mothers bound together by their love for one lucky boy. “Sekaran has written a page-turner that’s touching and all too real.”—People “A fiercely compassionate story about the bonds and the bounds of...

The thrilling conclusion to Robert Jordan's acclaimed Fallon trilogy traces the family's fortunes as it expands westward. The Fallon Legacy is the tale of a father and son who have never met but who share a destiny and drive born of their blood, with one struggling to hold our nation together...

I'm Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter meets Emergency Contact in this stunning story of first love, familial expectations, the power of food, and finding where you belong. Penelope Prado has always dreamed of opening her own pastelería next to her father's restaurant, Nacho's Tacos. But her mom...