pickBook #1 of 2025: “Bodega Dreams” by Ernesto Quiñonez
Set in Spanish Harlem, this novel centers on a fictional radical named Willy Bodega and his plans to improve the quality of life for his fellow Puerto Ricans. It‘s told from the perspective of a young man in the neighborhood who gets caught up in Bodega‘s work. It‘s a fast read and I enjoyed it.
I recently started volunteering for the non-profit organization, Brooklyn Book Bodega. The mission of BBB is to increase the number of 100+ book homes for kids 0-18 in NYC. I had the pleasure of volunteering at their event last week!
From 11/15-11/22, a portion of each sale on barnesandnoble.com using the special voucher code #12562567 goes to Brooklyn Book Bodega. Enter the code where it says "Apply Bookfair ID" at checkout.
pickI really enjoyed this book. Always have been curious about Spanish Harlem. It gave me a flavor for the place between 2 time periods...late 60s/early70s and late 80s/early 90s. Interesting read. I enjoyed his analogies. My niece sent me this book bc it‘s part of her HS Teaching curriculum in Queens.
I love the title of this novel. Have always meant to read it. I think I read his second novel. PS some one has added two DVD sets to the free book shelf in the laundry room.😖
pickWell written and reminds me of my childhood, my neighbors and my hood!!
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