Every year during September 15 – October 15, the US celebrates the countless contributions of more than 60 million Hispanic Americans, Latinos, Latinas, and Latinx-identifying people to our culture and society. 

While October 15 quickly approaches, we shine a light on our Latinx authors and narrators. Celebrate the stories of the people across the diaspora. From contemporaries to magical realism to thrillers, hit play on any of these titles all year round!

Lakelore

Written by: Anna-Marie McLemore

Narrated by: Vico Ortiz, Avi Roque

In this young adult novel by award-winning author Anna-Marie McLemore, two non-binary teens are pulled into a magical world under a lake – but can they keep their worlds above water intact?

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The Storyteller’s Death

Written by: Ann Davila Cardinal

Narrated by: Marisol Ramirez

Isla Larsen Sanchez’s life begins to unravel when her father passes away. Instead of being comforted at home in New Jersey, her mother starts leaving her in Puerto Rico with her great-aunt each summer, like a piece of forgotten luggage. It is only when Isla turns eighteen, and her grandmother, a great storyteller, dies, that Isla discovers she has a gift. 

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Valiant Ladies

Written by: Melissa Grey

Narrated by: Almarie Guerra and Frankie Corzo

Two teen vigilantes set off on an action-packed investigation to expose corruption and deliver justice in Valiant Ladies, Melissa Grey’s YA historical fiction novel inspired by real seventeenth-century Latinx teenagers known as the Valiant Ladies of Potosí.

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What’s Coming To Me

Written by: Francesca Padilla

Narrated by: Frankie Corzo

Seventeen-year-old Minerva Gutiérrez plans revenge on her predatory boss in this equally poignant and thrilling contemporary YA about grief, anger, and fighting for what you deserve, perfect for fans of Tiffany D. Jackson and Erika L. Sánchez.

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The One Who Loves You the Most

Written by: Medina

Narrated by: Vico Ortiz

A new year will bring a school project, trans and queer friends, and a YouTube channel that help Gabriela find purpose in their journey. From debut author Medina comes a beautifully told story of finding oneself and one’s community, at last

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Ophelia After All

Written by: Racquel Marie

Narrated by: Maria Liatis

A teen girl navigates friendship drama, the end of high school, and discovering her queerness in Ophelia After All, a hilarious and heartfelt contemporary YA debut by author Racquel Marie.

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BookaVivo is the Spanish-language brand of RBmedia. The brand publishes Spanish-language audiobooks in a vast array of categories. Find BookaVivo titles everywhere audiobooks are available.

 

La Liberacion del alma [The Untethered Soul]

Available everywhere audiobooks are sold!

Written By: Michael A. Singer

Narrated by: Hector Bonilla

¿Quién eres tú realmente? ¿Cómo sería poder elevarte sobre tus barreras y vivir libre de limitaciones? ¿Qué puedes hacer cada día para liberarte y hallar paz interior? La liberación del alma ofrece una respuesta sencilla y profundamente intuitiva a esas cuestiones. 

Elantris

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Written By: Brandon Sanderson

Narrated by: Martin Untrojb

Elantris era la capital de Arelon: gigantesca, hermosa, literalmente radiante, llena de seres benevolentes que utilizaban sus poderosas habilidades mágicas en beneficio de todos. Sin embargo, cada uno de estos semidioses fue una vez una persona común y corriente hasta que fue tocado por el misterioso poder transformador del Shaod. Hace diez años, sin previo aviso, la magia fracasó. Los elantrians se volvieron criaturas sin poder, como leprosos, y el propio Elantris oscuro, sucio y desmoronado. La nueva capital de Arelon, Kae, se agacha a la sombra de Elantris.

DMT – La molécula del espíritu

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Written By: Rick Strassman

Narrated by: Jaime Collepardo

De 1990 a 1995, el Dr. Rick Strassman realizó en la Universidad de Nuevo México estudios clínicos aprobados y financiados por el gobierno de los Estados Unidos, en los que inyectó a 60 voluntarios con dimetiltriptamina (DMT), uno de los psicodélicos más potentes que se conocen.

Conversaciones con María Cortina [Conversations with María Cortina]

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Written By: Chavela Vargas y María Cortina

Narrated by: Dalia de la Peña Wing

De amor a primera vista. Así será la relación de cualquier lector con este libro, que recoge apenas una mínima parte de lo que es el Universo Chavela Vargas. Belleza, sabiduría, inteligencia, simpatía, sensibilidad.