Discover contemporary literary works by Puerto Rican writers.
The Island may be small, but it is enormous in talent and art. Here is a list of notable books published recently by local authors.
For readers who want suspense
1. Los secretos de Belmont by Carlos Daniel
Where to find it: The Bookmark, Amazon
This thriller invites readers to unravel the secrets behind a tragedy that took place in a town called Belmont in 1993. The author plays with the timeline of events and tells the story from three different perspectives, letting readers piece together the puzzle until the plot is revealed.
For readers who want something heartfelt
2. Guarida de Cosas by Sandra Nía Rodríguez
Where to find it: Librería Laberinto, Amazon
This book contains stories written with authenticity, capturing the experiences and daily lives of its characters. The author addresses painful subjects, such as rejection and discrimination, with grace and vulnerability. The prose has its own rhythm that draws you in and keeps you reading to the end. 💗
For readers who live for short fiction
3. Cuentos para morir mañana by 22 local authors
Where to find it: El Candil, Amazon
What would you do if you knew when you were going to die? This anthology challenges us to think about what we would do if we knew the day and hour we would leave this world. Through a variety of stories and styles, ranging from humor to anxiety, we reflect alongside the characters on the life already lived and prepare for what is to come.
4. El Amo del Tiempo, Yarim Machado
Where to find it: Amazon, Apostrophe Bookstore y BookMark
Discover the story of Salomeno, also known as La Serpiente Traga Hombres, a legendary conqueror whose thirst for redemption leads him on an epic journey to the continent of Jobos. This science fiction and fantasy story is set in a post-apocalyptic Puerto Rico.
5. La Tercera Rebelión, J. Del Trono
Where to find it: Available at Amazaon, Bookmark, JdelTrono.Com
This trilogy by Puerto Rican author J. Del Trono will hook you from its first page. The plot takes place in a post-apocalyptic future Puerto Rico where everything has been lost. Diego, a young man obsessed with the past, longs to uncover all the secrets that time has buried. Desperate for answers, he commits a crime to enter the ruins of an advanced civilization. His expedition takes an unexpected turn when a terrible event condemns him to a painful path of revenge, violence and self-reflection.
For readers who love history
6. Chinos PR, José Lee Borges
Where to find it: Casa Norberto, El Candil, Librería Isla, Libros787
Through essays, the historian explains part of the contemporary history of the Chinese community on the Island. Chinese people are one of the largest immigrant groups on the Island, yet there is little awareness of this community and its contributions to Puerto Rico. The book contextualizes the history of Chinese immigrants and addresses many of the prejudices and myths that have spread over time.
For readers who love confessional writing
7. Gorda desobediente by Leuryck Valentín
Where to find it: Casa Norberto, El Candil, The Bookmark, Amazon
This is the autobiographical work of a woman who has lived a vivid life as the protagonist she is. The author shares family gossip, passes along her grandmother's wisdom and recounts her romantic adventures in detail. If you want all the tea, this is the book for you.
For when you need to laugh
8. María y sus teorías conspiranoicas by Abraham Delgado
Where to find it: Amazon
Full of local scenes, this novel shows how a group of people get swept up in social media and come to believe that Hurricane María is a conspiracy theory invented by supermarkets and hardware stores to make money. In this alternate Puerto Rico, misinformation takes hold and drives the story with humor.
For those who live for poetry
9. Intermedio by José Orlando Sued
Where to find it: Casa Norberto, El Candil, Librería Laberinto
This poetry collection is part of the Colección Pangea, a poetry series that includes 7 more collections. Adding this work lets us explore themes such as moving to new places, life transitions and the act of letting go.
There is a lot of literature in Puerto Rico
These are just seven of the new books published since 2023. In Puerto Rico, there is a great deal of talent and exceptional literature. Take a walk through your favorite local bookstore and check out the gems inside. 📚📖✨
This content was translated with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
