Books from Dominican Republic
20 popular dominican books
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The target of the Read Around The World Challenge is to read at least one book written by an author from each and every country in the world.
All books that are listed here as part of the "Read Around North America Challenge" were written by authors from Dominican Republic.
Find a great book for the next part of your reading journey around the world from this book list. The following popular books have been recommended so far.
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Mangos and Mistletoe: A Foodie Holiday Novella by Adriana Herrera EN
Country: North America / Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic
Description:
One is grumpy. One is sunshine. There is only one bed. Kiskeya Burgos left the tropical beaches of the Dominican Republic with a lot to prove. As a pastry chef on the come up, when she arrives in Scotland, she has one goal in mind: win the Holiday Baking Challenge. Winning is her opportunity to prove to her family, her former boss, and most importantly herself, she can make it in the culinary world. Kiskeya will stop at nothing to win, that is, if she can keep her eyes on the prize and off her infuriating teammate's perfect lips. Sully Morales, home cooking hustler, and self-proclaimed baking ... continue
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Neruda on the Park by Cleyvis Natera EN
Country: North America / Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic
Description:
NEW YORK TIMES EDITORS’ CHOICE • An exhilarating debut novel following members of a Dominican family in New York City who take radically different paths when faced with encroaching gentrification “Strikes all the right notes—captivating characters, lyrical language, and a storyline that captures your imagination and refuses to let go . . . an unforgettable debut!”—Tayari Jones, New York Times bestselling author of An American Marriage ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: PopSugar The Guerreros have lived in Nothar Park, a predominantly Dominican part of New York City, for twenty years. When demo... continue
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Nombres y animales by Rita Indiana Hernández ES
Country: North America / Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic
Description:
"Mientras los padres de la protagonista dejan el Caribe para visitar la Exposición Universal de Sevilla de 1992, ella se emplea en la clínica veterinaria de sus tíos Fin y Celia, dos personajes dibujados con una precisión y un humor únicos, marca de la autora. Historias rocambolescas, animales sin nombre, hijos ilegítimos, haitianos maltratados, amantes de otro tiempo. Y, por supuesto, como en todos los veranos a esa edad, el descubrimiento del sexo. O sea, Armenia, Radamés, Vita, Guido, Mandy, Uriel, Claudia... Magia y estupor unas veces; misterio y deseo otras."--Del editor.
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Papi : A Novel by Rita Indiana Hernández EN
Country: North America / Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic
Description:
Chapter One -- Chapter Two -- Chapter Three -- Chapter Four -- Chapter Five -- Chapter Six -- Chapter Seven -- Chapter Eight -- Chapter Nine -- Chapter Ten -- Chapter Eleven -- Chapter Twelve
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Papi : My Story by David Ortiz, Michael Holley EN
Country: Europe / Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic
Description:
An entertaining, unfiltered memoir by one of the game's greatest, most clutch sluggers at the end of his career, written with best-selling sports writer and talk show host Michael Holley
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Country: North America / Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic
Description:
An electric tale of apocalypse, sex and time travel from one of the Caribbean's most extraordinary cultural figures.
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Country: North America / Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic
Description:
Die Dominikanische Republik, etwas später. Vom einstigen Touristenparadies ist nicht mehr viel übrig: Die Strandpromenaden von Tsunamis verwüstet, das Meer auf Jahrzehnte verseucht, und auf den Straßen patrouillieren Roboter, die Flüchtlinge aus Haiti einsammeln und verschwinden lassen. Dies ist die Welt von Acilde Figueroa. Die junge Frau arbeitet als Hausangestellte einer Voodoo-Priesterin mit besten Verbindungen zur Macht. Acilde selbst hat nur zwei Wünsche: erstens Restaurantchef zu werden und zweitens ein Mann. Ihr Plan für ein neues Leben geht gehörig schief. Doch auf der Flucht erfährt ... continue
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The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao by Junot Díaz EN
Country: North America / Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic
Description:
Winner of: The Pulitzer Prize The National Book Critics Circle Award The Anisfield-Wolf Book Award The Jon Sargent, Sr. First Novel Prize A Time Magazine #1 Fiction Book of the Year One of The New York Times’s 100 Best Books of the 21st Century One of the best books of 2007 according to: The New York Times, San Francisco Chronicle, New York Magazine, Entertainment Weekly, The Boston Globe, Los Angeles Times, The Washington Post, People, The Village Voice, Time Out New York, Salon, Baltimore City Paper, The Christian Science Monitor, Booklist, Library Journal, Publishers Weekly, New York Public... continue
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The Grand Paloma Resort by Cleyvis Natera EN
Country: North America / Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic
Description:
The Grand Paloma Resort is a lush paradise in the Dominican Republic where the guests enjoy incredible luxury, and the staff is always eager to please—that is, until they are pushed to the brink. Laura is a local Dominican woman who, through sheer hard work, has risen through the ranks to become manager at the Grand Paloma Resort. Her idea to pair a “platinum” guest with their own resort employee to attend to their every whim has been wildly successful, and she’s just weeks away from a promotion that could blaze a path for her off the resort and toward a life of opportunity. If only her younge... continue
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This Is How You Lose Her by Junot Díaz EN
Country: North America / Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic
Description:
Finalist for the 2012 National Book Award A Time and People Top 10 Book of 2012 Finalist for the 2012 Story Prize Chosen as a notable or best book of the year by The New York Times, Entertainment Weekly, The LA Times, Newsday, Barnes & Noble, Amazon, the iTunes bookstore, and many more... "Electrifying." –The New York Times Book Review “Exhibits the potent blend of literary eloquence and street cred that earned him a Pulitzer Prize… Díaz’s prose is vulgar, brave, and poetic.” –O Magazine From the award-winning author, a stunning collection that celebrates the haunting, impossible power of love... continue