Bio Bio TV hosts showcase top books of 2026 on 'Del Fin del Mundo

On the Chilean program “Del Fin del Mundo” aired by Bio Bio TV, hosts Ana Josefa Silva and Marco Antonio de la Parra presented a selection of their favorite books released so far in 2026, covering both Chilean and international titles. Silva highlighted Emmanuel Carrère’s novel “Koljós,” noting its personal take on Russian history, while de la Parra praised David Uclés’s “La Península de las Casas Vacías,” now in its tenth Spanish edition, for its unique portrayal of the Civil War. They also mentioned Thomas Pynchon’s recent, more accessible novel “A Oscuras,” César Aira’s short story “Cecil Taylor,” and a range of other works from Julian Barnes to Romina Paula.

The segment underscored the diversity of contemporary literature, featuring titles from authors such as Leanne Shapton, Julian Herbert, Eduardo Lago, and Chilean writers Paz López and Nicolás Poblete.