National Hispanic Heritage Month is Sept. 15-Oct. 15, so what better time to discuss books by Hispanic-American authors? It’s one of the prompts on the Summer-Fall Books & Bites Bingo reading challenge!

Michael's Pick

• Tiny Threads by Lilliam Rivera
• Pairing: The mojito, a classic Cuban cocktail 

Jacqueline's Pick

• Breathe and Count Back from Ten by Natalia Sylvester
• Pairing: Aji Verde, a spicy Peruvian green sauce

Carrie's Pick

• How Not to Drown in a Glass of Water by Angie Cruz
• Pairing: Dominican pastelitos