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For years, Americans have been eager to visit Cuba, not just for its Caribbean warmth, but to seek out the roots of the island's music, to watch its films, to thumb through its books and meet its writers.

 Friday has again spiked interest in the country among Americans. And, with diplomatic relations thawing between the U.S. and Cuba, now more than ever it's possible to explore the island's culture at its origin.



Trading with the Enemy: A Yankee Travels through Castro's Cuba

. Beyond that book, which is an account of his months spent traveling through Cuba, Miller has spent decades studying and writing about Latin America.
He drew up a list of 

 to help you prepare for a possible trip — or just to sit back and enjoy the fruits of Cuba's culture from afar. Beside each pick is Tom's take on why it's worth checking out.


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With the death of longtime dictator Fidel Castro, interest in the island nation has again spiked among Americans. For those looking to learn more about the country, expert Tom Miller has some picks.

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