Lately, I haven't had much time to read as I would like because I've been studying (so I've read a lot, but not for the love of it, haha), and I consider my reading to be quite varied! So, here are three recommendations on: magical realism , poetry , and existential novel/fiction . 🍫🌊"LIKE WATER FOR CHOCOLATE" (Magical Realism) First of all, I'd like to explain the genre of this novel, 💫magical realism: it is a literary style that combines realistic elements with magical or fantastical elements. It originated in Latin America in the 20th century, and renowned authors include Gabriel García Márquez, Juan Rulfo, and, of course, Laura Esquivel. The Mexican novel "Like Water for Chocolate," written by Laura Esquivel and published in 1989, has everything I particularly enjoy: magical realism, romance, and cooking🍳! It is set during the Mexican Revolution at the beginning of the 20th century. The story revolves around the life of Tita de la Garza, a ...