'Love, loss and longing': writers pick the best books on migration
Writers recommend nuanced migration novels to counter stereotypes, including works by Urrea, Castillo and Hernandez.
Writers recommend nuanced migration novels to counter stereotypes, including works by Urrea, Castillo and Hernandez.
Over 3,000 readers voted for their favourite novels in our poll, with a new number one emerging. From classics to modern works, the list reflects diverse tastes and emotional impacts.
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