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National Bestseller

Deeper than
the Ocean

A moving multigenerational historical novel about the enduring power of a mother’s love, the ripple effect of secrets, and the strength of family bonds from Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Mirta Ojito.

English Edition – Published, November 4th, 2025

Edición en español – Próximo lanzamiento verano de 2026. Disponible para la venta en España, Estados Unidos, Chile, Colombia, Perú y México

ENGLISH EDITION

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SPANISH EDITION

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Next Release

Summer 2026

Mirta Ojito
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Dear Reader, Deeper than the Ocean is the book I owed my mother. In many ways, this is her novel, as it is fused with the stories that she regaled me with up until the day she died ...

Good Morning America – ABC News
Mirta Ojito talks about her new book, 'Deeper than the Ocean'.
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My Books

ENGLISH EDITIONS

Finding Mañana by Mirta Ojito

My First Book

Finding Mañana

A Memoir of a Cuban Exodus 

Genre: Nonfiction

Published by: Penguin Press

Published: 2005

Hunting Season by Mirta Ojito

International Latino Book
Awards – Finalist 2014

Hunting Season

Immigration and Murder

in an All-American Town

Genre: Nonfiction

Published by: Beacon Press

Published: 2013

Deeper tha the Ocean by Mirta Ojito

National Bestseller

Deeper than the Ocean

A moving multi-generational

historical novel 

Genre: Historical novel

Published by: Union Square & Co.

Publisehd: November 4th, 2025

SPANISH EDITIONS

ElMañana by Mirta Ojito

Mi primer libro

El mañana

Memorias de un éxodo cubano

Género: No ficción

Publicado por: Vintage Español

Publicado: 2006

La Caceria by Mirta Ojito

International Latino BookAwards – Finalista 2014

La cacería

Una historia de inmigración

y violencia en Estados Unidos 

Género: No ficción

Publicado por: Beacon Press

Publicado: 2014

La memoria de las olas by Mirta Ojito

NEXT RELEASE            SUMMER 2026

La memoria de las olas

Una conmovedora novela histórica multigeneracional

Título original

Deeper than the Ocean

Género: Novela histórica

Publicado por: Espasa

what AUTHORS AND critics say

Deeper than the Ocean"Aheartfelt tale of family secrets, impossible choices, and the search for one's true identity, Deeper than the Ocean shimmers with hope born from the ashes of a complicated past."
— Kristin Harmel, New York Times bestselling author of The Paris Daughter

what AUTHORS AND critics say

Deeper than the Ocean "Two women and two islands are masterfully intertwined in this poignant story filled with family memories, sensitivity, and tenderness. A feat of storytelling that must not be missed." 
— María Dueñas, New York Times bestselling author of The Time in Between

what AUTHORS AND critics say

Finding Mañana"Ojito’s book is filled with the anguish of separation and the tragedy of living under a merciless regime. But it also celebrates family ties and love, not to mention freedom itself, a gift taken for granted by those of us who have never had to live without it."
— The Wall Street  Journal

what AUTHORS AND critics say

Finding Mañana "Ojito’s historical reconstruction is fascinating… (She) has created a poignant and poetic memoir of an important moment in Cuban and US history."
— The Washington Times

what AUTHORS AND critics say

Hunting Season:  "Reminds us how we might think of each other and how we treat all of our neighbors, whether or not they look like us. This is our human story."
— Wes Moore, author of The Other Wes Moore

what AUTHORS AND critics say

Hunting Season:  "The book provides a stunningly fair vision of what immigration from Latin America has meant for pockets of the suburban United States." 
— Columbia Journalism Review

what READERS say

Hunting Season: Excellent
"Ojito has written a compassionate story about the unforeseen consequences to all the people who came into contact that fateful night. Highly recommended."
— Susan Montgomery

WHAT READERS SAY

Hunting Season: Great book

"The book was well written. The emotional tone made for very moving reading."

— Johan Schultz

WHAT READERS SAY

Finding Mañana: Highly recommended!

"Ienjoyed this book so much! It is full of real situations, real people, very well written. Just loved it! A must read for any native cuban or anyone who likes the cuban culture."

— Gina Torres García

WHAT READERS SAY

Finding Mañana: Excellent

"Excellent memoir involving the Mariel boatlift. I learned a lot I didn’t know before about that time period and historical event. Highly recommended readings."

— Linda Gray

Past Events

March 14th
Saturday

Join us at the elegant Ritz-Carlton Bal Harbour for an unforgettable Literary Brunch

Pulitzer Prize winner Reporter, Mirta Ojito comes to And the Women Gather.

Sat, 03/14/2026
Time: 11 am – 3 pm 

The Ritz-Carlton Bal Harbour, Miami

10295 Collins Ave, Bal Harbour, FL 33154, USA

February 16th
Monday

Deeper than the Ocean 

Key West Public Library

Speaker Series talks are free. Seating is on a first-come,

first-seated basis.

Mon, 02/16/2026
Time: 6 pm 

Key West Public Library

700 Fleming Street

Florida

November 22th
Saturday

Deeper than the Ocean 

Book Presentation & Signing

This event is free with first come, first served seating. 

Sat, 11/22/2025
Time: 11 am 

Miami Book Fair

Miami Dade College
Wolfson Campus
Room 8202, Bldg. 8, Second Floor 300 NE Second Ave., downtown Miami

My Audio Books

Audio Book: Deeper than the Ocean by Mirta Ojito

NEW RELEASE

Deeper than the Ocean

A Novel

AUDIO BOOK – English Version

By: Mirta Ojito

Narrated by: Kim Ramirez 

Duration: 12 h y 30 m

Released day: November 4, 2025

Language: English

Audio Book: Hunting Season by Mirta Ojito

AUDIBLE BY AMAZON

Hunting Season

Immigration and Murder in an All-American Town

AUDIO BOOK – English Version

By: Mirta Ojito

Narrated by: Juan Arturo  

Duration: 7 h y 51 m

Released day: October 28, 2025

Language: English

Audio Book: Finding Mañana by Mirta Ojito

AUDIBLE BY AMAZON

Finding Mañana

A Memoir of a Cuban Exodus

AUDIO BOOK – English Version

By: Mirta Ojito

Narrated by: Mirta Ojito, Juan Arturo

Duration: 10 h y 1 m

Released day: March 4, 2025

Language: English

Audio Book: El mañana by Mirta Ojito

AUDIBLE BY AMAZON

El mañana

Memorias de un éxodo cubano

AUDIO LIBRO – Versión en español

Por: Mirta Ojito

Narrador por: Mirta Ojito 

Duración: 10 h y 26 m

Día de lanzamiento: December 21, 2017

Idioma: Español

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