Under the Volcano Books

18/08/2026

17/08/2026

Come celebrate our Quinceañera with us!📚🎉
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𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗮 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘆?

We have secured a special room rate with the Holiday Inn Express Condesa for our out-of-town guests, with single rooms at $2000 MXN/$120 USD per night from Thursday, October 15 to Tuesday, October 20th. Contact us at [email protected] to reserve your room today!

09/08/2026

August 9 is International Day of the World’s Indigenous People, a day to recognize and celebrate the rich cultures, histories, stories, and contributions of Indigenous people around the world. The date marks the first meeting of the United Nations Working Group on Indigenous Populations in 1982, an important step in the international recognition of rights

This month, our bookstore is highlighting books that center Indigenous voices, experiences, and perspectives. From personal stories and poetry to history and contemporary fiction, these books offer opportunities to listen, learn, reflect, and see the world through different perspectives.

We invite you to stop by, browse the collection, and discover a story that speaks to you. Whether you’re learning something new or simply looking for your next great read, there’s something here to explore.

Come read, learn, and help us honor Indigenous voices. 📖🌿

07/08/2026

Every week, we select a few titles from our shelves. For this edition, we’re highlighting two interesting finds:

​📜 “Nostromo” by Joseph Conrad
A rare 1924 Canterbury Edition (Vol. IX) featuring an embossed sailboat cloth cover. A story of political intrigue, ambition, and greed against a fictional South American republic.

📚Daughter of Fortune by Isabel Allende
A hardcover edition, with a story set during the 1849 California Gold Rush, it follows a young woman’s journey of freedom, and identity.

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​Which one would you add to your collection? Come to the bookstore today to explore these and more unique finds.

02/08/2026

Today we had the privilege of joining the Jeannette Porras tour. The author of Hipodromo Condesa walked us through the fascinating history and architecture of Condesa’s most iconic buildings, including our very own home at Celaya 25, which belongs to the American Legion.

Have you ever visited us?

If you want to dive deeper into the neighborhood’s history, stop by. We also have Jeannette’s new book available for you.

📍 Celaya 25

El día de hoy fuimos parte del tour de Jeannette Porras, autora del libro Hipodromo Condesa. Jeannette nos platicó acerca de los edificios más emblemáticos de la Condesa, su historia y su arquitectura, incluyendo nuestro propio edificio ubicado en Celaya 25, que pertenece a la Legion Americana.

¿Ya lo conocían?

Si quieren pasar a conocer más sobre la historia de nuestra zona, visítenos. Además, ya tenemos disponible el nuevo libro de Jeannette.