sland Beneath the Sea by Isabel Allende is a compelling story of the intertwined lives of Zarité, know as Tété, born a slave on the island of Saint-Domingue, daughter of an African mother she never knew and one of the white sailors who brought her into bondage, and of Toulouse Valmorain, who arrives on the island in 1770. This novel is a story of one woman’s determination to find love amid loss, to offer humanity though her own has been battered, and to forge her own identity in the cruelest of circumstances.

Enjoy the story of two people who might just be meant for each other. In More Than This by Margo Candela, find out if these two strangers, Alexander Vasquez and Evelyn Reed-Sinclair, whom have crossed paths, meet. Candela reveals the complexities of love. Both live parallel, yet different lives. This unconventional love story encompasses friendship, family and fate. Will they take the chance?

Kid’s book Author of the Tony-winning In the Heights, Quiara Alegría Hudes brings Welcome to My Neighborhood! A Barrio ABC for your children to read. Written by Quiara Alegría Hudes and illustrated by Shino Arihara, this book is an affectionate tribute to the things that make up home. When Ava’s friend Chien visits her in the barrio, she takes him on a tour of all her favorite things about the neighborhood, from fire hydrants to ice-cream trucks, bodegas to trolley tracks, the sights and sounds of the barrio — even the less perfect things — come to life in this book.

Music

In honor of the September 16th Bicentennial of Mexico, the dynamic 29-year-old Mexican conductor Alondra de la Parra releases Mi Alma Mexicana (“My Mexican Soul�), a 2-CD set celebrating 200 years of Mexican music.

Known as the “Little Princess of Texas�, 12-year-old Jenne Celine Madrid releases her second album titled Amor Eterno. Enjoy “El de los Hoyitos�, “ La Malagueña� and many more.

Movies

Flipped In select theaters starts August 6. As soon as Bryce and Juli first meet, love had been found for Juli. Girl-shy Bryce didn’t share the same feeling as she, as he maintains avoidance of her. Wendelin Van Draanen’s novel shares the times of Bryce and Juli through family drama, first love and growing up. With Rebecca De Mornay, Madeline Carroll, and Anthony Edwards.

Eat Pray Love Release date, August 13. After failing to become pregnant and enduring a painful divorce, Elizabeth Gilbert sets out on a self-enlightening journey around the world. At a crossroads in her life, Gilbert desires to change her life. Gilbert begins to rediscover herself through traveling, food, prayer and lastly love. Starring Julia Roberts and Javier Bardem, Eat Pray Love is based on the memoir by Elizabeth Gilbert of the same title.

Nanny McPhee Returns Release date, August 20. In this new installment, Nanny McPhee arrives in the country to help a tired mother who is trying to run a household and the family farm while her husband is away at war. The children of Mrs. Isabel Green begin their own battle at home when two city cousins move in. Nanny McPhee must use her magic and wisdom to teach both sets of children five new lessons. Nanny McPhee Returns stars Ralph Fiennes, Emma Thompson and Maggie Gyllenhaal.

How to Leave Hialeah by Jennine Capo Crucet How to Leave Hialeah offers a unique perspective of the predominantly Hispanic working-class neighborhoods of Hialeah. The voices of this steamy section of Miami clearly stand out, from rowdy all-night funerals to kitchens full of plátanos and croquetas and lechón ribs. The distinct viewpoint Cruet brings to the Cuban American neighborhood can’t be unmatched.

by Jennine Capo Crucet

How to Leave Hialeah offers a unique perspective of the predominantly Hispanic working-class neighborhoods of Hialeah. The voices of this steamy section of Miami clearly stand out, from rowdy all-night funerals to kitchens full of plátanos and croquetas and lechón ribs. The distinct viewpoint Cruet brings to the Cuban American neighborhood can’t be unmatched. Voices of the Desert by Nélida Piñon Set in the royal court of thirteenth-century Baghdad Voices of the Desert retells the legend of Scheherazade and her innermost life. In an effort to take revenge Caliph, decides to marry a virgin each night and execute her at dawn. Scheherazade’s risks her life and marries Caliph. Every night Scheherazade prolongs her life by telling vivid tales that soon Claiph tells to his people. He soon begins to question his cruel mandate and his own hardened heart.

Our Lady of the Night by Mayra Santos-Febres

Born into poverty and then abandoned by her mother, Isabel “La Negra� Luberza blossoms into a supremely sensual and most feared woman in Puerto Rico during World War II. Isabel meets Fernando Fornaris, the man who will change her life and when her keen business sense and obsession for aristocratic status allows her brother to thrive-she becomes entrenched with power. Our Lady of the Night is a breathtaking novel of passion, power and the devastating price of achieving everything one wishes for.

Movies

Adventureland Release date, August 25 In 1987, James Brennan’s dreams of a summer European tour before studying at an Ivy League school in New York City are ruined after his parents have a severe career setback. As a result, James must get a summer job to cover his upcoming expenses at the decrepit local amusement park, Adventureland, where he falls in love with a witty co-worker, Emily Lewin. In that bizarrely shady workplace, the young carnies have unforgettable and painful learning experiences about life, love and trust while James discovers what he truly values. (Courtesy imdb.com) With Jesse Eisenberg, Kristen Stewart, Martin Starr, Bill Hader, Kristen Wiig, and Ryan Reynolds.

Rudo y Cursi Release date, August 25 In this dramatic comedy, brother’s Beto and Tato, quickly learn that life is a coin toss as their dreams of becoming soccer stars in Mexico turns into reality. But as quickly as they found success they also fall quickly into the vices of fame and fortune. With Gael García Bernal, Diego Luna, Guillermo Francella, Dolores Heredia, and Adrian Paz.

Kid´s Corner

Wizard of Oz The colorful characters and unforgettable songs of the Wizard of Oz come alive as never before when Warner Home Video brings this cinematic treasure into the digital age with the September 29 Blu-ray release of The Wizard of Oz 70th Anniversary Ultimate Collector’s Edition. The commemorative edition contains nearly 4 hours of all-new and never-before-available bonus features and is housed in numbered collectible packaging for collectors to enjoy.