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Past Clubs

April 24th

2026

Key Biscayne

Elena's Book Club

We had a fantastic turnout at our book club event with Mirta Ojito!

We loved having her and enjoying her latest novel.

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April 24th

2026

Miami

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What a great time we had at the book club with Mirta Ojito! It was a pleasure having her with us and getting to chat all about her new book.

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March 7th 

2026

Palm Beach

Boynton Beach Book Club

We were honored to welcome author Mirta Ojito to the Boynton Beach Book Club. It was a privilege to hear her insights and share an evening of meaningful conversation. Thank you to everyone in the community who joined us.

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March 5th 

2026

On Line

Isa's Book Club

On March 5th, Isa’s Book Club had the honor of welcoming Mirta Ojito. Her presence sparked a wonderful evening of storytelling and profound dialogue. We are so grateful to all who attended and made this gathering truly unforgettable

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February 10th 

2026

Coral Gables

Delia de Varona's Book Club

We were delighted to host author Mirta Ojito at the Book Club for a conversation about her latest novel. Our sincere thanks to all who attended and helped make the evening so special.

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January 29th 

2026

Pinecrest

Lizette Alvarez’s Book Club

Our book group just finished Mirta Ojito’s fabulous book, "Deeper than the Ocean' and we gave it rave reviews. It’s gorgeously written and beautifully told. It touches with great depth on themes of loss, secrets, family, migration and the power of love. The book is a best seller so we are not the only ones who love it.

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January 28th 

2026

Miami Beach 

Ileana Bravo's Book Club

Our latest Book Club meeting brought together a wonderful group of readers, creating a space where stories came to life and new friendships were formed through a shared love for great literature.

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January 26th 

2026

Las Comadres & Friends National Latino Book Club

'Deeper than the Ocean' is a January Book of the Month, join me and Janette Delgado as we discuss my novel

Connecting Latinas through literature! Reading and Supporting Latino Authors for 20 years.

Registration for the free event is required.

Join the Las Comadres & Friends Book Club here:  

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Las Comadres & Friends National Book Clubs are now meeting virtually. 

Join a book club in their time zone; see list here:

https://latinolit.com/book-club-meeting-locations/

The Las Comadres & Friends Book Club features two monthly Books of the Month, offers dynamic discussions, and LIVE! interviews with the authors during our Teleconference, along with a simultaneous TwitterChat. All books are written in English by Latino authors.

Live Author Podcast with authors Mirta Ojito and Alejandra Martinez

January 15th 

2026

Gen Padalecki's Book Club 

"This one sweeps you from the Canary Islands to Cuba to Key West, weaving together a century of family secrets, forbidden love, and the kind of resilience that lives in our bones. Following Catalina’s story in 1919 and her great-granddaughter Mara’s search for the truth in 2019… it’s haunting, atmospheric, and full of those generational echoes that stay with you long after you close the book. Can’t wait to get into this one with you. Grab a copy and read along with me!"

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January 2026

305 Hive Book Club

'Deeper than the Ocean' Book Club Experience

Deeper conversations. Meaningful connections. A night that truly lived up to its name. Our 'Deeper than the Ocea'n Book Club Experience brought friends old and new together over delicious food, wine, and hospitality at Kitchen 57. Being joined by author Mirta Ojito made the evening even more special, turning a beautiful book into an unforgettable shared experience. Some stories are meant to be discussed, savored, and felt—together.

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Welcome to the 305 Hive Book Club where you are automatically a member just for being a subscriber.

Each month we will higlight a book in our Weekly Newsletter picked by our Bee Lili Space.

Tickets and more information:

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January 2026

Coral Gables

The Women’s Book Club

'Deeper than the Ocean'

We were thrilled to welcome author Mirta Ojito to The Women's Book Club on January 14th to discuss her new novel. Thank you to everyone who joined us for this memorable event!

It was an inspiring evening of storytelling and meaningful conversation, as Mirta shared personal insights into the themes of her work with our community of readers.

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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

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

My Books
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Mi primer libro

El mañana

Memorias de un éxodo cubano

Género: No ficción

Publicado por: Vintage Español

Publicado: 2006

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International Latino Book
Awards – Finalista 2014

La cacería

Una historia de inmigración

y violencia en Estados Unidos 

Género: No ficción

Publicado por: Beacon Press

Publicado: 2014

A moving multi-generational historical novel 

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