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On Sale: November 4th, 2025

Deeper than
the Ocean

A moving multigenerational historical novel about the enduring power of a mother’s love, the ripple effect of secrets, and the strength of family bonds from Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Mirta Ojito.

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Dear Reader, Deeper than the Ocean is the book I owed my mother. In many ways, this is her novel, as it is fused with the stories that she regaled me with up until the day she died ...

SPANISH EDITIONS

My Books
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Mi primer libro
El mañana

Memorias de un éxodo cubano

Género: No ficción

Publicado por: Vintage Español

Publicado: 2006

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International Latino Book
Awards – Finalista 2014
La cacería

Una historia de inmigración

y violencia en Estados Unidos 

Género: No ficción

Publicado por: Beacon Press

Publicado: 2014

A moving multi-generational historical novel 

My Books

ENGLISH EDITIONS

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My First Book
Finding Mañana

A Memoir of a Cuban Exodus 

Genre: Nonfiction

Published by: Penguin Press

Published: 2005

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International Latino Book
Awards – Finalist 2014

Immigration and Murder

in an All-American Town

Hunting Season

Genre: Nonfiction

Published by: Beacon Press

Published: 2013

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NEW RELEASE
On Sale: November 4th, 2025

A moving multi-generational

historical novel 

Deeper than the Ocean

Genre: Historical novel

Published by: Union Square & Co.

Release: November 4th, 2025

what AUTHORS AND critics say

Finding Mañana"Ms. Ojito’s book is filled with the anguish of separation and the tragedy of living under a merciless regime. But it also celebrates family ties and eternal love, not to mention freedom itself, a gift taken for granted by those of us who have never had to live without it."
— The Wall Street  Journal

what AUTHORS AND critics say

Finding Mañana "Ojito’s historical reconstruction is fascinating… (She) has created a poignant and poetic memoir of an important moment in Cuban and US history."
— The Washington Times

what AUTHORS AND critics say

Hunting Season:  "Reminds us how we might think of each other and how we treat all of our neighbors, whether or not they look like us. This is our human story."
— Wes Moore, author of The Other Wes Moore

what AUTHORS AND critics say

Hunting Season:  "The book provides a stunningly fair vision of what immigration from Latin America has meant for pockets of the suburban United States." 
— Columbia Journalism Review

what AUTHORS AND critics say

Deeper than the Ocean "Two women and two islands are masterfully intertwined in this poignant story filled with family memories, sensitivity, and tenderness. A feat of storytelling that must not be missed." 
— María Dueñas, New York Times bestselling author of The Time in Between

what AUTHORS AND critics say

Deeper than the Ocean"Aheartfelt tale of family secrets, impossible choices, and the search for one's true identity, Deeper than the Ocean shimmers with hope born from the ashes of a complicated past."
— Kristin Harmel, New York Times bestselling author of The Paris Daughter

what READERS say

Hunting Season: Excellent
"Ojito has written a compassionate story about the unforeseen consequences to all the people who came into contact that fateful night. Highly recommended."
— Susan Montgomery

what READERS say

Hunting Season: Great book
"The book was well written. The emotional tone made for very moving reading."
— Johan Schultz

what Readers say

Finding Mañana: Highly recommended!
"Ienjoyed this book so much! It is full of real situations, real people, very well written. Just loved it! A must read for any native cuban or anyone who likes the cuban culture."
— Gina Torres García

what READERs say

Finding Mañana: Excellent
"Excellent memoir involving the Mariel boatlift. I learned a lot I didn’t know before about that time period and historical event. Highly recommended readings."
— Linda Gray

Upcoming Events
November 5th
Wednesday
Mirta Ojito with Marie Arana at the Wharf

Deeper than the Ocean 

Book Presentation & Signing

This event is free with first come, first served seating.

Wed, 11/5/2025

Time: 7:00 pm 

Politics and Prose

at The Wharf

5015 Connecticut Avenue NW

Washington, DC

November 6th
Thursday

Deeper than the Ocean 

Book Presentation & Signing

This event is free with first come, first served seating.

Thu, 11/6/2025

Time: 7:00 pm 

Books & Books

265 Aragon Ave, Coral Gables

Florida

My Audio Books
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NEW RELEASE

Finding Mañana

A Memoir of a Cuban Exodus

AUDIO BOOK – English Version

By: Mirta Ojito

Narrated by: Mirta Ojito, Juan Arturo

Duration: 10 h y 1 m

Released day: 04-03-25

Language: English

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TAMBIÉN DISPONIBLE

El mañana

Memorias de un éxodo cubano

AUDIO LIBRO – Versión en español

Por: Mirta Ojito

Narrador por: Mirta Ojito 

Duración: 10 h y 26 m

Día de lanzamiento: 21-12-07

Idioma: Español

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