9 Books by Latin Writers You'll Want to Read at the Beach

How the Garcia Girls Lost Their Accents by Julia Alvarez is a must-read for every Latina. Chances are you read it as an adolescent, whether at school or for pleasure, but if you haven’t, run (don’t walk!) to your nearest bookstore or device to get your hands on a copy. And if you have read it, trust us: rereading this coming-of-age tale about four Dominican sisters who move to the states and discover love, American culture, and themselves is just as riveting the second — or third or fourth — time.