In Cemetery of Untold Stories, Julia Alvarez imagines a writer who, overwhelmed by the weight of unfinished manuscripts, decides to bury them on a plot of land in the Dominican Republic. The texts, however, do not remain silent. Voices and characters begin to demand space, and the novel becomes a dialogue between author and fictional creatures, between English and Spanish, between what is remembered and what one prefers to forget. The book plays with form without losing sight of everyday life, aging, and the doubts that accompany any creative endeavor.

WHY WE CHOSE IT
Because it is a mature novel by a fundamental author of Latino literature in the United States, and it feels both playful and reflective. Cemetery of Untold Stories is a great option for those who enjoy bilingual fiction, stories about the act of writing, and books that converse with their own tradition.

DETAILS
• Author: Julia Alvarez
• Publisher: HarperCollins Español
• Publication date: April 2, 2024
• Format: Paperback
• ISBN: 9780063316645
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