Literary Happenings

Books & Books is proud to present an evening with Gretchen Rubin discussing Secrets of Adulthood: Simple Truths for Our Complex Lives (Crown, $20). The #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Happiness Project and Better Than Before distills her key insights into simple truths for living with greater satisfaction, clarity,…

The Books & Books Literary Foundation and Miami Book Fair proudly join forces to present an evening with Ketanji Brown Jackson, the first Black woman to be appointed to the Supreme Court of the United States. In her inspiring new memoir, LOVELY ONE (Random House, $35), Justice Jackson chronicles her life story and extraordinary path to becoming a jurist on America’s highest court. Named Ketanji Onyika, meaning “Lovely One,” based on a recommendation from her aunt, a Peace Corps worker stationed in West Africa,…

Join Miami Dade College’s Koubek Center, Miami Book Fair, Miami Film Festival, Museum of Art and Design, and Live Arts Miami for an immersive evening celebrating Open House Miami and highlighting architecture, art, music, film, dance, literature, and community. The FREE Spring Equinox event during Open House Miami exemplifies this legacy, offering an opportunity for the community to explore and engage with the unique programs offered by each of MDC’s cultural institutions. The evening will also feature complimentary refreshments, including craft beer from The Tank Brewery,…

Miami Book Fair and the National Book Foundation Present: An Evening with the 2024 5 Under 35 Honorees Join us for a special Miami showcase with the 2024 5 Under 35 honorees, which features readings and conversation with five exceptional debut fiction authors: Antonia Angress (Sirens & Muses), Maya Binyam (Hangman), Zain Khalid (Brother Alive), Tyriek White (We Are a Haunting), and Jenny Tinghui Zhang (Four Treasures of the Sky). Moderated by Natalie Green,…

Miami Book Fair presents First Draft, a series of free and informal writing events where community, craft, and rapid-fire creativity meet for monthly themed virtual salons where writers get social, share their work, and leave with great stories. Presented in partnership with Books & Books and the National Book Foundation Register for an Evening with the National Book Foundation 2024 5 Under 35 Honorees Instructor: Antonia Angress Antonia Angress, named a “5 Under 35” honoree by the National Book Foundation in 2024,…

GET TICKETS HERE Books & Books, Harvard Bookstore , Literati Bookstore and Miami Book Fair are excited to present an evening with author Pico Iyer, for his latest book Aflame: Learning from Silence** (Riverhead Books, $30)**! Michael Shapiro, author of A Sense of Place, will be in conversation. Please purchase a ticket before January 30th to gain access to the event. An email with the event link will be sent the day of the event to all attendees.…

The Books & Books Literary Foundation in partnership with the Adrienne Arsht Center and the Miami Book Fair presents… AN EVENING WITH BROOKE SHIELDS discussing Brooke Shields Is Not Allowed to Get Old: Thoughts on Aging as a Woman Sunday January 26th, 5PM | Adrienne Arsht Center, Knight Concert Hall From generational icon Brooke Shields comes an intimate and empowering exploration of aging that flips the script on the idea of what it means for a woman to grow older.…

Presented by Adrienne Arsht Center, Books & Books Literary Foundation and Miami Book Fair Join us for a conversation with Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi about her new book, The Art of Power. Nancy Pelosi, the most powerful woman in American political history, tells the story of her transformation from housewife to House Speaker — how she became a master legislator, a key partner to presidents and the most visible leader of the Trump resistance. In The Art of Power, Pelosi describes for the first time what it takes to make history — not only as the first woman to ascend to the most powerful legislative role in our nation,…

GET TICKETS HERE  The Books & Books Literary Foundation, Miami Book Fair, Random House Publishing Group and PEN America are proud to present internationally renowned writer, free speech advocate, and Booker Prize winner Salman Rushdie in conversation with Suleika Jaouad, the New York Times bestselling author of Between Two Kingdoms, founder of The Isolation Journals, and subject of the Netflix documentary American Symphony. Rushdie’s new memoir, Knife: Meditations After an Attempted Murder, is a gripping account of surviving an attempt on his life 30 years after the fatwa was ordered against him.…

The Books & Books Literary Foundation presents… AN EVENING WITH MICHAEL ONDAATJE in conversation with Mitchell Kaplan discussing A Year of Last Things (Knopf, $28.00) GET TICKETS HERE The Books & Books Literary Foundation and the Miami Book Fair are elated to present an evening with Michael Ondaatje presenting and reading from his new book of poems: A Year of Last Things (Knopf, $28.00). He will be in conversation with Mitchell Kaplan. Please note: For this event, audience members are strongly encouraged to wear masks.…

Each year, the National Book Foundation’s 5 Under 35 program recognizes five exceptional debut fiction authors, selected by past National Book Award and 5 Under 35 honorees. Join us for readings and conversation with the 2023 5 Under 35 honorees: Mateo Askaripour (Black Buck), Chelsea T. Hicks (A Calm & Normal Heart), Jenny Xie (Holding Pattern), and Ada Zhang (The Sorrows of Others). Moderated by Natalie Green, Director of Programs & Partnerships at the National Book Foundation.…

Join us in celebrating the conclusion of the 2023 Emerging Writer Fellowship with Miami’s freshest literary voices. In January, four unpublished authors landed in Miami to begin a year-long residency to complete a manuscript-in-progress with in-depth feedback from an established mentor. They taught creative writing workshops, participated in various other professional development opportunities, and explored the expansive delights Miami has to offer. As they complete their Fellowship year, join us for a reading and conversation with the English-language Fellows, followed by a meet-and-greet reception and a special announcement by Miami Book Fair Executive Director Lissette Mendez.…

CANCELLED We are disappointed to share with you that Yung Pueblo’s book event has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. You will receive a full refund for your ticket purchase. Many of you may still want a signed copy of the book and Books & Books will have these available after November 13th. Yung Pueblo has been able to sign bookplates that will be included in every book purchased. Please call Books & Books at 305.442.4408 with any questions. Thank you for your understanding,…

Books & Books and Miami Book Fair are thrilled to host Chuck Palahniuk, known for his thought-provoking and unconventional storytelling. Join us as we celebrate the release of his latest book! Chuck will be discussing Not Forever, But for Now (Simon & Schuster, $26.99). A hilarious horror satire about a family of professional killers responsible for the most atrocious events in history and the young brothers that are destined to take over. Please note: This event is at Miami Dade College Wolfson Campus,…