Although the famed Colombian novelist died a decade ago, he has recently been in the news. His sons, Rodrigo and Gonzalo Garcia, have decided to publish his last unfinished novel—against his wishes. His sons explain that their father found his own writing to be nonsensical only because he was suffering from dementia at that point. However, they have read the book and believe that even though it is unfinished it still makes sense and is very moving. They think it is worthy of publication and should be shared with the world.

On the other hand, fellow Nobel laureate Salman Rushdie disagrees. He is concerned that the new book might not live up to the rest of Garcia Márquez’s body of work and could tarnish his legacy. He believes that Garcia Márquez’s sons should honor their father’s wishes in this matter.

What are your thoughts? Do you agree with Rodrigo and Gonzalo Garcia? Or do you agree with Mr. Rushdie that Garcia Márquez’s unfinished book should not be published?

The book, EN AGOSTO NOS VEMOS or UNTIL AUGUST, in English, was released on March 6. The English version was published on March 12.

The National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled (NLS) has not added this book to the collection yet. Generally, we are six to nine months behind the publishing schedule. So, while we all wait, here is a list of García Márquez’s books in our collection. We’ve listed those titles in both Spanish and English Language. We also have 100 YEARS OF SOLITUDE, as well as a few more of his books in Italian, French, and Vietnamese. Let us know if you’re interested in reading his books in those languages, and we can hook you up.  

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