Can you recommend a book to read in Spanish?

Hi Michelle, You can try with these ones: "El viejo y el mar" (The Old Man and the Sea) by Ernest Hemingway "Un día de estos" by Gabriel García Márquez "El Principito" (The Little Prince) by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry And remember that books with illustrations, will help you contextualize the text and make it easier to understand. Good luck!

Instead of having to buy physical books, I have a few online websites that you might find useful! Hope these help!

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I recommend reading works from Gabriel García Márquez. I've read a few other stories if you would like other recommendations?

"Short Stories in Spanish for Beginners" by Olly Richards: short stories written in simple Spanish, designed to help learners practice. This book are enjoyable and often have simple vocabulary and grammar, making it ideal for practice without overwhelming you . 👍

Cien años de soledad de Gabriel García Márquez

Hi Michelle, I would recommend La Zapatera Prodigiosa by Federico García Lorca. His use of Spanish is relatively easy to understand, the story is fun and charming, and it's not dauntingly long! Lorca's own story is also fascinating (if tragic) and his poems are beautiful. Enjoy!

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El principito de Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

Hello, Michelle! If you're looking for Spanish books I'd recommend "Platero y yo" from Juan Ramón Jiménez. Is it poetry written in prose, is an easy story to read and very beautiful.

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You can read the book of mormon.

Hi Michelle: whats your level of spanish? You can always start with short stories from latin american authors to get a hang of it: García Marquez’s Cuentos Peregrinos might be a good one or Allende’s Eva Luna, Mujeres de ojos grandes and Maridos, from Angeles Mastretta or even Laura Esquivel’s “Como agua para chocolate”. Then if you really feel like gaming up, you could try something from Julio Cortázar, Nicolás Vallejo, More García Marquez (Crónica de una Muerte Anunciada; Relato de Un Naufrago) or even Borges… here you are going for the Hemingways of Latin American literature.

Hey Michelle I don't know your level of Spanish but Gabriel García Márquez's books are amazing to read. If you are looking for something for a beginner there is a book called "short stories in Spanish for beginners"

Hello Michelle. Depend on what Ievel in Spanish you have got I could recommend you. If you level is low in Spanish, dont get an advantage Spanish book

Hola Michelle You Can read «El Conflicto de los Siglos »(to Elena G.De White )Or «La sombra del viento !» To Carlos Ruiz Zafón

The Little Prince, Spanish version To start with.

Yes even you can understand all will be open mine what can you learn about it

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Hi. I recommend 100 AÑOS DE SOLEDAD. EL QUIJOTE DE LA MANCHA, EL SEÑOR DE LOS AÑILLOS (Lord of the Rings). These are too long but very useful. I know many other books but I hope the ones of the list may help you.

Olly Richards’ short stories are specifically written for a Spanish beginner. This makes it a great book to practice reading in Spanish

Hi Michelle! It depends on your level but also your interests. There is a book that I love called "La Casa de los espíritus" (The House of the Spirits). I think is available in Amazon.I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!

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Hello Michelle. Sure I would recommend "El Coronel no tiene quien le escriba" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez

"La culpa es de la vaca" is as entertaining as it gets. Give it a try and let me know what you think. For me it was like putting a puzzle together, haha, fun times.

Dear Michelle I hope you are well. Depending on your level of Spanish, I would start with easier and shorter articles. Then you can read shorter novels, like "La Sombra del Viento" or "Como Agua para Chocolate"..etc. I hope this helps :)

¡Hola! As some colleagues mentioned, I would start with short stories or graded readings. Once you reach an advanced level, I would start with literature or any topic of interest.

I'm a huge fan of Gabriel García Márquez! When I was younger, he was the author that my Spanish teachers would use for us to practise.

It all depends on your tastes and hobbies. If you give me more information, I can give you a better recommendation. Are you looking for novels, autobiographies of famous people, sports topics, music?

Hi Michelle, "Easy Spanish Reader" could be a good option for reading comprehension.

Hello Michelle it depends on the level you are at in the language. I would suggest to start with short stories for kids if you are a beginner level, short novels if you are intermediate and finally an appealing novel if you are advanced my sugestions would be: Las Fabulas de Esopo El extraño caso del Dr. Jekyll y Mr. Hyde o Las mil y una noches Cien años de soledad

Hi Michelle, yes I have a book that I really like its called, cómo agua para chocolate of Laura Ezquivel, its great romantic book during the revolution time and its really goof because every chapter starts with a recipe of Mexican food, so I consider this book really good for starting your reading

"La casa de la pradera" (la versión en español de Little House on the Prairie) de Laura Ingalls Wilder, con una narrativa sencilla y clara, ideal para estudiantes de nivel intermedio.

Mujeres de ojos grandes Angeles Mastreta Presbta cuentos cortos sobre mujeres evolucionadas social y sicológicamente. Son lecturas cortas que pueden leerse con facilidad.

El Caballero Carmelo is a lovely book in spanish. Its also a clasic and is a book they make you read in school so it is not too complicated to understand.

If you are just learning get a book that is designed for you like La chica del tren. It has a limited vocabulary and it will boost your confidence. Real Spanish books are difficult to read and they the Spanish write in their peculiar way. If you an English speaker they will feel strage to our culture.

The House of the Spirits by Isabel Allende is a fantastic book and good if your Spanish is about B2 level and want to broaden your vocabulary!

Del amor y otros demonios (Gabriel García Márquez) Original, entretenido y fácil de leer 🥰

I would recommend "El Coronel no tiene quien le escribe" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez. It is about an elderly gentleman who lives mainly in his memories, and it's full of mystery and things understood but left unspoken. It is said that when Garcia Marquez finished writing it, he wrote the numbers of the chapters on separate scraps of paper, threw them all up in the air, and the sequence of chapters was published in the order he picked them up in! It is only about 100 pages long, but a really lovely read. Have fun! Karen

Hi Michelle, you can read "Cuando despierta el corazón" (When the Hearts wakes up) de Fernando García, is a good and short book and the story is very nice. I recommend the webtoon app for mobile and you can search for stories with illustrations in Spanish, is very cool.

Éramos mentirosos by E. Lockhart.

Ensayo sobre la Ceguera by José Saramago. 1995. It is a novel that explores a sudden epidemic of blindness affecting a modern society. The story follows a group of people who, after losing their sight, must confront the collapse of social norms and the disintegration of civilization. Through dense prose and a distinctive style, Saramago examines human nature, solidarity, and the barbarism that emerges in extreme situations. The work raises questions about morality, perception, and empathy, becoming an allegory for both physical blindness and the lack of ethical vision in society.

I would recommend "Crónica de una muerte anunciada" by Gabriel García Márquez

Sure! Here are a few easy-to-read Spanish books that I recommend: "El Principito" by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry - A beautiful, simple story that’s loved by both children and adults. It’s a great introduction to Spanish literature. "La Casa en Mango Street" by Sandra Cisneros - This novel tells the story of a young Latina girl growing up in Chicago. It's written in short, poetic vignettes that make it accessible and engaging. "Cuentos de la Selva" by Horacio Quiroga - A collection of short stories set in the jungle of Misiones, Argentina. The language is straightforward and the stories are captivating. "Mariposa" by Patricio Guzmán - A lovely short book that tells a simple yet touching story. It’s a good choice for beginners looking to practice their Spanish. These books not only help with language learning but also offer rich stories and themes. Enjoy reading!