Summer ‘25 releases by Hispanic & Latino authors to add to your TBR right now

There’s nothing like a fresh summer reading list, but for me, it’s even more special when I get to fill it with stories that feel like home. I was born and raised in Puerto Rico and I just visited my island two weeks ago. Every time I go back, I’m reminded of the beauty and magic woven into our culture. I always return craving books that keep me connected to my roots—that’s why I’m excited to share some of my most anticipated summer releases by powerhouse Hispanic and Latino authors.

Whether you're in the mood for some contemporary fiction, emotional coming-of-age tales, or lyrical storytelling infused with language, history, and heart, these titles belong on your Libby shelf ASAP.

Here are seven must-read Hispanic/Latino books arriving Summer 2025:

Archive of Unknown Universes by Rubén Reyes Jr.
🎧 Audiobook
Release Date: July 1
Adult Fiction

In this emotionally rich speculative debut, Rubén Reyes Jr. explores memory, grief, and identity through the lens of a world where archives store alternate universes—and a young man’s past might just hold the key to rewriting his future. Prepare for a tender, mind-bending read that lingers long after the final page.

The Bewitching by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
🎧 Audiobook
Release Date: July 15
Adult Fiction / Historical Gothic

The queen of atmospheric horror returns! Silvia Moreno-Garcia conjures another haunting tale set in colonial Mexico and laced with folklore, witchcraft, and the spectral shadows of power. Expect an intoxicating mix of history and horror, all wrapped in her signature gothic style.

Salt Bones by Jennifer Givhan
🎧 Audiobook
Release Date: July 22
Literary Fiction / Magical Realism

Poet and novelist Jennifer Givhan returns with a deeply personal and poetic tale about motherhood, ancestral pain, and the healing pull of the desert. This is a lyrical tale through generations of women about the magic they inherit and sometimes fear.

Beasts of Carnaval by Rosália Rodrigo
🎧 Audiobook
Release Date: July 29
Fantasy / Young Adult

This sweeping historical fantasy set in a lush, Puerto Rico-inspired world, uses magical realism to combine Caribbean carnaval culture and the mythology of the Taíno—the Indigenous people of the region—in a gripping exploration of community, reclamation, and healing in defiance of a violent past.

Rosa by Any Other Name by Hailey Alcaraz
🎧 Audiobook
Release Date: Aug. 5
Young Adult / Contemporary

A fresh, sharp YA novel about reinvention and identity, this book follows a Mexican American teen navigating the chaos of high school, family expectations, and first love all while trying to escape the weight of a name that’s come to define her.

The Golden Boy’s Guide to Bipolar by Sonora Reyes
🎧 Audiobook
Release Date: Sept. 16
Young Adult / Contemporary Mental Health

Sonora Reyes is back with a raw, funny, and heartfelt novel tackling mental health, masculinity, and self-acceptance. This is a necessary and affirming story that will resonate with readers of all ages.

Fireblooms by Alexandra Villasante
🎧 Audiobook
Release Date: Sept. 30
Young Adult / Magical Realism

A lush and emotional story about queer love, art, and rebirth. Villasante paints a vivid portrait of a girl who discovers that beauty can bloom even from destruction. Perfect for fans of Anna-Marie McLemore and Aiden Thomas.

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Whether I’m curled up inside with a café con leche or soaking in the sun at the beach, these are the stories I turn to—ones that reflect where I come from and remind me I’m never far from home.

I hope these upcoming Hispanic and Latino releases bring you the same joy, connection, and a few late-night pages turns. Add them to your holds list on Libby and read along with me this summer.

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