Reading order#
| # |
Title |
Published |
Author |
Buy on Amazon |
| 1 |
A Cafecito Story |
2001 |
Julia Alvarez |
Buy |
Julia Alvarez’s A Cafecito Story (2001) is a short illustrated novella that tells the story of an American man drawn to the Dominican Republic by a woman and the centuries-old practice of shade-grown coffee farming. The book combines romance with environmental themes.
This brief work captures Alvarez’s love for the Dominican Republic and her concern for sustainable farming. It is a quick, lyrical read that pairs well with her longer novels.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books are in the Julia Alvarez Chapbooks series?
There are one books in the Julia Alvarez Chapbooks series, published in 2001.
What is the first book in the Julia Alvarez Chapbooks series?
The first book in the Julia Alvarez Chapbooks series is A Cafecito Story, published in 2001.
What is A Cafecito Story about?
A Cafecito Story (2001) is a short, illustrated novella about an American man who travels to the Dominican Republic and falls in love with both a woman and the tradition of shade-grown coffee farming.