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Good Books About Mexico and Mexicans

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There are many good books written about Mexico. There are also some bad ones. I don’t recommend a lot, but do try to alert you to offbeat books that you might not hear of elsewhere. I don’t care if you are self-published or one of a stable of writers with a big house. If your story has merit, I will promote it.  

Books

#Title / LinkAuthorSummary
1Modern Mexico Through the Eyes of Modern Mexicans“Mexico ” Mike NelsonUnique Social History of Mexico told by Mexican people
2Jimm Budd’s MexicoJimm BuddPortraits of the hearts of towns
2Western Mexico, A Traveler’s TreasuryTony BurtonComprehensive, entertaining, history
2Schwefel, Wasser, Stoff: Zapata ermittelt (German) Bernd GoebelMurder mystery set in Taninul hot springs SLP in German – try Amazon
2Spas & Hot Springs of Mexico“Mexico ” Mike NelsonDirectory of hot springs and literary nonfiction
3Live Better South of the Border“Mexico ” Mike NelsonUnique perspective on comparison of expat destinations. Still valid for wry observations unlike current crop of “move to Mexico”: books.
4RV Campers Guide to MexicoThe Church’sA great book in its time. That time is over. Still for sale on Amazon but not recommended.

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