Alejandro Varela books

Alejandro Varela is an American author of literary fiction and short stories whose work examines race, class, and identity in contemporary America.
Author · Literary Fiction · Short Stories · Contemporary Fiction · LGBTQ+ Fiction

Short Story Collections

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The People Who Report More Stress 2023 Buy

Standalone Novels

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The Town of Babylon 2022 Buy
Middle Spoon 2025 Buy

Alejandro Varela made his fiction debut in 2022 with The Town of Babylon, a novel about a queer Latino man returning to the Long Island suburb where he grew up. The book received strong reviews and was a finalist for the National Book Award. His short story collection The People Who Report More Stress followed in 2023 and continued to explore similar questions about identity and place.

Varela brings a background in public health to his writing, and his fiction often touches on how social systems shape individual lives. His second novel, Middle Spoon, is scheduled for 2025. He is still early in his career but has already attracted attention for the precision and emotional honesty of his prose.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Alejandro Varela written?

Alejandro Varela has written three books across two series.

What was Alejandro Varela's first book?

Alejandro Varela’s first book is The Town of Babylon, published in 2022.

What themes does Alejandro Varela write about?

Varela’s fiction explores race, class, sexuality, and public health in modern America. His characters are often queer people of color navigating questions of belonging and identity in rapidly changing communities.

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