- “Like Water for Chocolate” by Laura Esquivel: This magical realism novel tells the story of Tita, a young woman constrained by family traditions and her forbidden love.
- “The Death of Artemio Cruz” by Carlos Fuentes: This novel follows the life of Artemio Cruz, a corrupt and powerful Mexican politician, as he reflects on his past on his deathbed.
- “Pedro Páramo” by Juan Rulfo: Considered a masterpiece of Mexican literature, this novel delves into the story of Juan Preciado as he visits the town of Comala, encountering the ghosts of his past.
- “The Labyrinth of Solitude” by Octavio Paz: This renowned philosophical work explores the identity and solitude of the Mexican people through introspection and analysis.
- “The Old Gringo” by Carlos Fuentes: Set during the Mexican Revolution, this novel follows the journey of an American journalist who becomes entangled in the conflict and falls in love with an enigmatic woman.
- “The Law of Love” by Laura Esquivel: Mixing time travel, romance, and fantasy, this novel tells the story of Azucena, a woman trying to understand herself and her relationships in a futuristic Mexico.
- “Under the Volcano” by Malcolm Lowry: Set in the town of Quauhnahuac, this novel explores the final day of Geoffrey Firmin, an English consul battling alcoholism and his own demons.
- “The Hummingbird’s Daughter” by Luis Alberto Urrea: Based on the life of Urrea’s great-aunt, this novel follows the extraordinary journey of Teresita, a young woman with healing powers during the late 19th century in Mexico.
- “The Years with Laura Díaz” by Carlos Fuentes: Spanning multiple generations, this novel follows the life of Laura Díaz, a woman who witnesses and participates in important moments of Mexican history.
- “The Story of My Teeth” by Valeria Luiselli: This novel tells the whimsical story of Gustavo “Highway” Sánchez, a man who auctions off his teeth and uses storytelling to reshape his life.
WANDERLIST: Ten famous novels set in Mexico
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