The Writer

The Nightstand

aniel Olivas is an attorney and writer based out of Los Angeles. He’s interviewed dozens of Latinx writers over the years and reviewed their books, so I asked him to put together a list of six essential reads that he thought would contribute to any reader’s understanding of – and enjoyment of – Mexican culture. “Latinx stories are myriad and cover every aspect of our existence. If people only realized that these brilliant books existed, their, will be published in February 2022 by University of Nevada Press.

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