Héctor Tobar Books in Order

Héctor Tobar is a Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist and novelist, currently serving as a weekly columnist for the Los Angeles Times. His notable works include the novels Translation Nation and The Tattooed Soldier. As the son of Guatemalan immigrants, Tobar's experiences are deeply rooted in his native city of Los Angeles, where he resides with his family. Tobar's writing often reflects his connection to this city and its diverse communities.

Bibliography verified: January 2026

Book Series by Héctor Tobar

  • #1
    Translation Nation(2005)
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  • #2
    Deep Down Dark(2014)
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  • #3
    Our Migrant Souls(2023)
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  • #4
    The Wandering Song(2017)
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  • #5
    Tales of Two Americas(2017)
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  • #6
    9 Stories on the Magic of Cities(2018)
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  • #7
    Writers Resist 2018(2018)
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  • #8
    Fight of the Century(2020)
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  • #1
    The Tattooed Soldier(1998)
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  • #2
    The Barbarian Nurseries(2011)
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  • #3
    The Last Great Road Bum(2020)
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About Héctor Tobar

Héctor Tobar is a Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist and novelist, currently serving as a weekly columnist for the Los Angeles Times. His notable works include the novels Translation Nation and The Tattooed Soldier. As the son of Guatemalan immigrants, Tobar's experiences are deeply rooted in his native city of Los Angeles, where he resides with his family. Tobar's writing often reflects his connection to this city and its diverse communities.

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