Books from Venezuela
27 popular venezuelan 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 South America Challenge" were written by authors from Venezuela.
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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The Bolivarian Revolution by Simon Bolivar EN
Country: South America / Venezuela
Venezuela
Description:
Known throughout Latin America as El Libertador, Venezuelan revolutionary Simón Bolívar was one of the most important leaders in the wars of independence from Spain. Recently revived by Venezuelan president Hugo Chávez for his own political program–which he has called ‘the Bolívarian Revolution’–these galvanizing words remain as relevant for current political and social struggles as they were in Bolivar’s own day.
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The Caiman by María Eugenia Manrique EN
Country: South America / Venezuela
Venezuela
Description:
The unforgettable story of a man and his alligator. When Faoro the clockmaker adopts a baby alligator, he has no idea that someday their story will travel far and wide. But the town of San Fernando de Apure would never forget this kind young man and his adoring alligator, who played with the neighborhood children, took part in Faoro's wedding, and, eventually, mourned his loss. Now their story is being shared with the world. In this delightful picture book first published in Venezuela, the author brings us back to her own childhood in Venezuela, as one of the children who used to visit this fa... continue
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The Disappearance of Irene Dos Santos by Margaret Mascarenhas EN
Country: South America / Venezuela
Venezuela
Description:
Internationally acclaimed author Margaret Mascarenhas makes her US debut with an exquisite novel set in Venezuela about the search for individual truth, love, and belonging, embodied in a fifteen-year-old girl. Irene dos Santos disappeared at age 15. Believed to have drowned while on holiday with her best friend, Lily Martinez, her body was never found. Now, years later, she appears ghostlike in Lily's dreams, prompting a quest for the truth behind her disappearance. Mysteriously, Lily, eight-months pregnant with her first child, slips and falls on the same day that the statue of Maria Lionza,... continue
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The Dragonet Prophecy (Wings of Fire #1) by Tui T. Sutherland EN
Country: South America / Venezuela
Venezuela
Description:
A thrilling new series soars above the competition and redefines middle-grade fantasy fiction for a new generation!The seven dragon tribes have been at war for generations, locked in an endless battle over an ancient, lost treasure. A secret movement called the Talons of Peace is determined to bring an end to the fighting, with the help of a prophecy -- a foretelling that calls for great sacrifice.Five dragonets are collected to fulfill the prophecy, raised in a hidden cave and enlisted, against their will, to end the terrible war.But not every dragonet wants a destiny. And when the select fiv... continue
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The Sickness by Alberto Barrera Tyszka EN
Country: South America / Venezuela
Venezuela
Description:
"Dr. Miranda is coming to terms with a tragedy: his father has been diagnosed with terminal cancer, and has only a few weeks to live. And yet the doctor--the son--finds it impossible to tell him. Ernesto Duran is convinced he is sick. Ever since he separated from his wife he has been presenting symptoms of an illness he believes is killing him. It becomes an obsession far exceeding hypochondria, and when Dr. Miranda gives up responding to his letters and e-mails, Duran resolves to stalk him. The fixationhas its own creeping effect on Miranda's secretary, who cannot, despite her best intentions... continue
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Volver a cuándo by María Elena Morán ES
Country: South America / Venezuela
Venezuela
Description:
PREMIO DE NOVELA CAFÉ GIJÓN 2022 La gran novela sobre la Venezuela del poschavismo y sus migrantes. Una nueva voz que vale la pena leer. La vida en la revolución fue bonita mientras fue promesa. Luego vinieron los fracasos, los del país y los propios. Cuando Nina pidió el divorcio, Camilo no solo se separó de ella, sino también de su hija Elisa: o eran los tres o no eran. En 2018, mientras Camilo ve pasar la crisis por la ventana, Nina es atropellada por ella. Su padre, el país y la revolución parecen haber muerto al mismo tiempo. Después de que Nina se va para Brasil, dejando a Elisa con la a... continue
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Country: South America / Venezuela
Venezuela
Description:
'READING THIS TERRIFIC, ORWELLIAN NOVEL YOU ALMOST HOLD YOUR BREATH' Bel Mooney An alternative history with a strong feminist twist, perfect for fans of Robert Harris' Fatherland, Christina Dalcher's Vox and the dystopian novels of Margaret Atwood. 'A TRIUMPH' Amanda Craig 'CONVINCING AND GRIPPING' Elizabeth Buchan 'BRILLIANTLY IMAGINED' Clare Chambers 'TERRIFIC HEROINE' Adèle Geras 'VIVIDLY IMAGINED' Nicci French To control the past, they edited history. To control the future, they edited literature. London, 1953, Coronation year - but not the Coronation of Elizabeth II. Thirteen years have p... continue