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<\/a>Photo via Flickr<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n La Sombra Del Viento<\/a> (The Shadow of the Wind) by Carlos Ruiz Zaf\u00f3n<\/b><\/p>\n Best for: Intermediate<\/b><\/p>\n Zaf\u00f3n is a well-known literary talent with a remarkable penchant for mixing history with a little bit of magic. This novel follows the adventures of a young boy still reeling from the effects of the Spanish Civil War (see? A little history!) who discovers a mysterious book (see? A little magic!) by an author whose works are being sought out and destroyed. The great thing about Zaf\u00f3n\u2019s work is that it\u2019s aimed at a younger audience so it\u2019s perfect for someone in the throes of learning Spanish!<\/p>\n El T\u00fanel<\/a> (The Tunnel) by Ernesto Sabato<\/b><\/p>\n Best for: Intermediate\/Advanced<\/b><\/p>\n Sabato\u2019s psychological thriller may have been written all the way back in the 1940s, but it still continues to have an impact even today! As a set text for teens in Argentina, this book isn\u2019t considered extremely difficult to read. The plot revolves around a painter who has killed a woman and at times delves into existentialism. This is a book that will definitely make you think and keep you on the edge of your seat at the same time. Your daily 15 will just fly by!<\/p>\n Photo via Flickr<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n El Alquimista<\/a> (The Alchemist) by Paulo Coelho<\/b><\/p>\n Best for: Beginner\/Intermediate<\/b><\/p>\n Coelho\u2019s famous adult fairytale made quite the impact worldwide when it was first released and has since been translated into countless languages. Although this novel is originally written in Portuguese, Spanish is a close brother to this language and the Spanish translation is spot on. You\u2019ll love this book because the plot is easy to follow and the vocabulary and grammar structures aren\u2019t too advanced. This may just be one novel you\u2019ll find yourself reading again and again.<\/p>\n La Casa de los Esp\u00edritus<\/a> (The House of the Spirits) by Isabel Allende<\/b><\/p>\n Best for: Intermediate\/Advanced<\/b><\/p>\n With the release of La Casa de los Esp\u00edritus<\/i> Allende cemented herself as one of the best Chilean authors out there. Her novel packs a linguistic punch and is beautifully written. Allende is known for being a writer of magic realism which means she combines the supernatural with average daily life. Her cheeky book follows the adventures of a family living in Chile whose women have clairvoyant abilities. Trust me on this one; you can\u2019t go wrong with Isabel Allende.<\/p>\n Photo via Flickr<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n Como Agua Para Chocolate<\/a> (Like Water for Chocolate) by Laura Esquivel<\/b><\/p>\n Best for: Intermediate<\/b><\/p>\n If you like the culinary arts and a good dose of romance, then Mexican writer Laura Esquivel\u2019s novel is definitely for you! Each chapter opens with a recipe and the novel follows the plight of a young woman who turns to cooking in order to sooth the wounds of an impossible love. The best part is, the book was adapted into a movie<\/a> so after you finish reading it you can practise your Spanish comprehension skills by watching the film!<\/p>\n<\/a><\/a>