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Bodega Dreams
Bodega Dreams | Ernesto B. Quinonez
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In a stunning narrative combining the gritty rhythms of Junot Diaz with the noir genius of Walter Mosley, Bodega Dreams pulls us into Spanish Harlem, where the word is out: Willie Bodega is king. Need college tuition for your daughter? Start-up funds for your fruit stand? Bodega can help. He gives everyone a leg up, in exchange only for loyaltyand a steady income from the drugs he pushes. Lyrical, inspired, and darkly funny, this powerful debut novel brilliantly evokes the trial of Chino, a smart, promising young man to whom Bodega turns for a favor. Chino is drawn to Bodega's street-smart idealism, but soon finds himself over his head, navigating an underworld of switchblade tempers, turncoat morality, and murder.
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Apinlibraryland
Bodega Dreams | Ernesto B. Quinonez
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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.

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JanuarieTimewalker13
Bodega Dreams | Ernesto Quinonez
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I 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.

JanuarieTimewalker13 *Passed it on to Lily. 5y
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Momoniqui
Bodega Dreams | Ernesto Quinonez
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xtmariebx I love this piece so much! 💔🇵🇷 6y
Momoniqui @xtmariebx welcome to Litsy!! I know, this book is just so amazing 🙏🏾👩🏽‍🏫❤️ 6y
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Tav
Bodega Dreams | Ernesto Quinonez
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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.😖

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MissGaudy
Bodega Dreams | Ernesto Quinonez
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Well written and reminds me of my childhood, my neighbors and my hood!!

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