Book Group
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Book Group!
The Spanish Book Group is an opportunity to read and participate in a lively discussion of books written in English about the history and culture of Spanish language countries. Members suggest books, and the selections are made in April for the subsequent Fall and Spring.
Each person who nominates a title is the host, the reviewer, and author of discussion questions posted on the Book Group website.
The Book Group meets the third Wednesday of the month from October to April, excluding December, in person or Zoom. All Spanish Club members are welcome to attend. Contact the host so the host can plan on the expected attendance.
For questions about the Book Group, contact Judith Buys at SCWSpanishClub@gmail.com, subject heading Book Group.
October 15, 2025
“The Book of Unknown Americans” by Cristina Henriquez, published 2014. 304 pp.
Fictional story of two immigrant families, one from Mexico and one from Panama, who travel to the United States and settle in Delaware.
Host & Reviewer: Jo Keitges
November 19, 2025
“The Day it Snowed Tortillas / El Día Que Nevaron Tortillas : Folktales Told in Spanish and English by Joe Hayes.
Classic tales from Spain and New Mexico originally published in English. We are reading the new edition published side-by-side Spanish and English. Joe Hayes is a Santa Fe, New Mexican story teller with national recognition. Published 2003, 133 p., fiction
Reviewer and Host: Jerry Johnson
December 2025
No meeting. Enjoy the holidays.
January 26, 2026
“Caribbean” by James A. Michener, published 1989. 672 pp.
Historical fiction exploring the history of the Caribbean region from pre-Columbian period until 1990.
Host & Reviewer: Paul Voorhees
February 18, 2026
On The Plain Of Snakes : A Mexican Journey by Paul Theroux
Take a trip with this legendary travel writer who drives the entire length of the US–Mexico border, then takes the back roads of Chiapas and Oaxaca.
448 p., published 2019, non-fiction
Host and Reviewer: Nina Brown
March 18, 2026
The Line Becomes a River : Dispatches from the Border by Francisco Cantú published 2018, 288 p.
This memoir follows Francisco Cantú as he navigates life as a Border Patrol agent. Raised on the U.S.-Mexico border, Cantú grapples with the harsh realities of immigration, crime, and personal identity. His experiences on the border of Texas, Arizona, and New Mexico reveal the profound human cost of border policies on both sides of the line.
Reviewer and Host: Barbara Eischen
The Mission of the Spanish Club is to learn the language and appreciate the Hispanic Culture through classes, cultural events, fiestas, and travel.
Updated:May 27, 2025