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Times contributing book critics ponder 2023's trends, favorites and pet peeves. Plus 2024 predictions, final lists, notable stories and a Happy New Year

[Many thanks to Peter Jordens for bringing this item to our attention.] The full title of this article by Roxsy Lin (Los Angeles Times) is “Unwrapping the magic: Holiday traditions from Guatemala, Honduras, Cuba and the Dominican Republic.” As Peter points out, the article's title does not mention Venezuela and Nicaragua, which are also discussed. Welcome…

Warm up with a drink with Mayan origins, sing along to a gaita from Venezuela, and delight with a flancocho from the Dominican Republic.

From Mexico to Argentina, each Latin American country brings its flair to Christmas and New Year's Eve celebrations.

What's next? On Dec. 12 California Poet Laureate Lee Herrick joins book club readers for a live streaming conversation.

While on tour for his new book about a West Bank tragedy, Nathan Thrall reflects on how this week's horrors change everything. Plus, more books news of the week

Immigrants often navigate the intricate terrain of cultural identity and belonging through language.