What We Are Reading Today: LatinoLand by Marie Arana

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Updated 17 August 2025
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What We Are Reading Today: LatinoLand by Marie Arana

“LatinoLand,” by Marie Arana, explores the diverse politics and historical roots of Hispanic Americans.

It is a compelling and insightful exploration into the diverse tapestry of Latino culture in the US. 

Arana, with her profound understanding and personal connection to the Latino experience, crafts a narrative that is both illuminative and deeply resonant, according to a review on goodreads.com

The book is not just a mere compilation of statistics and historical facts; it’s a vibrant journey through the lives, struggles, and triumphs of the Latino community.

Arana draws on her own experience as the daughter of an American mother and Peruvian father who came to the US at age nine, straddling two worlds, as many Latinos do. 

She delves into the socio-political challenges facing Latino Americans, from immigration policies to economic disparities, without losing sight of the individual stories that illuminate these issues. 

Arana’s work shines in its celebration of the cultural contributions of Latino Americans to the fabric of American society

The book “unabashedly celebrates Latino resilience and character and shows us why we must understand the fastest-growing minority in America.”


What We Are Reading Today: ‘Behind Deep Blue’ by Feng-Hsiung Hsu

Updated 17 December 2025
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What We Are Reading Today: ‘Behind Deep Blue’ by Feng-Hsiung Hsu

On May 11, 1997, millions worldwide heard news of a stunning victory, as a machine defeated the defending world chess champion, Garry Kasparov.

“Behind Deep Blue” tells the inside story of the quest to create the mother of all chess machines and what happened at the two historic Deep Blue vs. Kasparov matches. Feng-hsiung Hsu, the system architect of Deep Blue, reveals how a modest student project started at Carnegie Mellon in 1985 led to the production of a multimillion-dollar supercomputer.