Xóchitl González's Anita de Monte Laughs Last is a dual-timeline novel connecting a 1980s Cuban artist's murder with a present-day Latina graduate student uncovering her story. Through parallel narratives exploring art, ambition, and who gets remembered, González creates a powerful meditation on erasure and legacy. The novel becomes both mystery and cultural critique, examining how women artists of color are written out of history and how the next generation fights to reclaim their stories.

WHY WE PICKED IT: Because González understands that art history is never neutral and that who gets remembered is always political. This Reese's Book Club pick reminds us that the most important stories are often the ones that have been deliberately forgotten, and that reclaiming history is an act of justice.

DETAILS: • Author: Xóchitl González • Publisher: Flatiron Books • Format: Paperback • Publication Date: March 4, 2025 • ISBN: 9781250786241 • Award: Reese's Book Club Pick • Ships direct from distributor in 3–7 business days