NHCC Book Club: The Anatomy of Magic by J.C. Cervantes

6:00 – 7:30 pm The NHCC invites lovers of literature, folks who love to read, and those who enjoy talking about the history and the vast array of identities that contribute to Latinidad/Hispanidad to join us! We will meet on the fourth Wednesday of every month in the Center’s HLA Conference Room. For the month of April 2026, the NHCC Book Club will feature: The Anatomy of Magic by J.C. Cervantes: PLEASE MAKE YOUR RESERVATION HERE! A young woman learns to embrace all the messy imperfections of life and love with some help from her magical family in this next novel by New York Times bestselling author J.C. Cervantes. Lilian Estrada seemingly has it all: an ob-gyn star on the rise, a master at balancing work with whirlwind romances and part of a family of fiercely loyal and exceptional women, all bound together by an extraordinary secret. The Estrada women each possess a unique power, and Lily shines with the rare gift to manipulate memories. Yet not even her mystical abilities can shield her from a harrowing event at the hospital, one that sends her powers—and her confidence—spiraling out of control. Seeking solace, Lily retreats to her family’s ancestral home in Mexico, only to find herself face-to-face with a ghost from her past—Sam, the first love she never forgot. Nearly a decade since she last saw him, Sam is hardly the boy she once knew, and as old flames spark to life, Lily must navigate the mysteries of their shared history and the depths of her own heart if she hopes to control her unpredictable magic. (Goodreads) This book is available at the Albuquerque Public Library: 3 copies plus 1 audiobook on Libby, 1 ebook at NM State Library This is a free community event. Please let us know who will be attending by registering below. NHCC Book Club | New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs