January book selection: Like Water for Chocolate by Laura Esquivel

About this Event

We start this new year in Mexico! Our first 2026 reading will be "Like Water for Chocolate" by Laura Esquivel. **About the Book** ***Like Water for Chocolate*** is a sensuous, magical tale set in early 20th-century Mexico, where emotions simmer as intensely as the dishes prepared in the family kitchen. Through Tita, a young woman bound by tradition, yet full of passion, Laura Esquivel blends romance, food, and magical realism to explore love, family expectations, and personal freedom. Told through monthly recipes, the novel invites us into a world where cooking becomes an act of resistance, emotion, and connection. **About the Author** Laura Esquivel is a Mexican novelist, screenwriter, and former politician. *Like Water for Chocolate* is her internationally acclaimed debut novel that brought her worldwide recognition. **Location of the Event** To be announced **Event contribution alert** The event might require a small participation fee (3-5 euros) or the purchase of something to eat or drink in case we are hosted by a coffee shop. I will make sure to communicate that in advance.