Name: Books & Books
Address: 265 Aragon Ave, Coral Gables, FL 33134, USA
Telephone: (305) 442-4408
Rating: 4.7

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Bobby Hicks

A book event featuring Bobby Hicks presented by Books & Books.

Books & Books presents Chantel Acevedo, moderated by Natalia Sylvester

Chantel Acevedo

A book reading event featuring Chantel Acevedo at Coral Gables.

Books & Books presents Julián Delgado Lopera, moderated by Christopher Alonso

Julián Delgado Lopera

A book event featuring Julián Delgado Lopera reading and discussing their work.

Books & Books presents Lauren Okie, moderated by Asha Elias

Lauren Okie

A book event featuring Lauren Okie with a moderated discussion.

Lisa See

Books & Books presents Irvine Welsh, moderated by Arthur Baker

Irvine Welsh

A book event featuring Irvine Welsh with a moderated discussion.

The Banned Books Club Miami

A monthly book club at Books & Books focused on discussing banned books.

Books & Books presents Chanel Cleeton. Moderated by Cristina Nosti.

Chanel Cleeton

A book event featuring Chanel Cleeton reading and discussing her work.

Books & Books presents Dana Swift. Moderated by Cortney Casey.

Dana Swift

A book event featuring Dana Swift with a discussion moderated by Cortney Casey.

Books & Books presents Jenny Jackson. Moderated by Asha Elias.

Madrid

Jenny Jackson

Vinyl in the Courtyard

A weekly music event featuring vinyl records at Books & Books on the second and fourth Thursdays.

Books & Books presents Christina Gonzalez.

Christina Gonzalez

A book event featuring Christina Gonzalez at Books & Books in Coral Gables.

Books & Books presents Ocean Vuong at The Betsy. Moderated by Kei Miller.

Ocean Vuong

A reading event featuring author Ocean Vuong hosted by Books & Books.

Books & Books presents Alexandra Alessandri.

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Alexandra Alessandri

Books & Books presents I.V. Marie. Moderated by RJ Valldeperas.

I.V. Marie

A community event where Books & Books hosts a discussion with I.V. Marie moderated by RJ Valldeperas.

A silent(ish) gathering where you come as you are and we read in comparable silence (then yap about it after)

The Reading Party

Books & Books Literary Foundation

A gathering where people come together to read silently or quietly and then discuss what they've read.

Books & Books presents Paul Yoon at The Betsy Hotel.

The Betsy Hotel

Paul Yoon

A literary event featuring author Paul Yoon at The Betsy Hotel.

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Coconut Grove Literary Book Club

A book club event where people discuss Stacey Levine's novel Mice 1961.

Books & Books Presents Annie Jacobsen. Moderated by Pamela B. Berkowsy. Presented with University of Miami Hanley Democracy Center and World Affairs Council Miami.

Annie Jacobsen

A talk event featuring author Annie Jacobsen presented by Books & Books.

Books & Books Presents Marci Calabretta Cancio-Bello & Dawn Davies. Presented with Miami Book Fair and Miami Dade College.

Marci Calabretta Cancio-Bello & Dawn Davies

A book reading event featuring authors Marci Calabretta Cancio-Bello and Dawn Davies.

Books & Books Presents Mirtle Peña-Calderon, Cat Lantigua & Marivette Navarrete.

Mirtle Peña-Calderon, Cat Lantigua & Marivette Navarrete

A community event featuring authors Mirtle Peña-Calderon, Cat Lantigua, and Marivette Navarrete.

Bookstore Romance Day

A bookstore is offering 20% off romance books for Bookstore Romance Day.

Tattoos with SKN Tattoo Collective

A tattoo event featuring SKN Tattoo Collective at Books & Books.

Charm Bar! Tote Stamps! And More!

A LGBTQ-themed event at Books & Books featuring charm making, tote stamping, and more activities.

mocanomi

A community event called The Reading Party at mocanomi hosted by Books & Books.

Omi Hopper

A community event featuring a presentation by Omi Hopper hosted by Books & Books.

Books & Books Presents Catherine Newman. Moderated by Stephanie Peral.

Catherine Newman

A book event featuring Catherine Newman with a discussion moderated by Stephanie Peral.

Books & Books Presents Oscar del Rivero in Coconut Grove.

Oscar del Rivero

A book event featuring Oscar del Rivero in Coconut Grove.

Join us for Laufey Day at Books & Books. Come wander into a little world of love songs, good books, and main-character energy at all Books & Books locations. We’ll have limited-edition Laufey merch plus a special selection of Laufey’s latest book recommendations waiting on the shelves. Consider this your invitation to romanticize your bookstore visit.

A Very Laufey Day

A celebration at bookstores featuring Laufey-themed merchandise, book recommendations, and a romantic bookstore atmosphere.

Books & Books Presents Mercedes Ron - Filmscreening and Q&A. Moderated by Ester Exposito & Hugo Diego Garcia.

Mercedes Ron

A film screening and Q&A event featuring Mercedes Ron.

Books & Books Presents Edwidge Danticat. Moderated by Jacqueline Charles.

Edwidge Danticat

A reading and discussion event featuring author Edwidge Danticat.

Books & Books Presents Laura Lekkos in conversation with Sarah Arison at The Betsy Hotel.

Laura Lekkos in conversation with Sarah Arison

A literary event featuring a conversation between Laura Lekkos and Sarah Arison.

Books & Books is a charming bookstore that offers a relaxed atmosphere perfect for reading or socializing. Customers appreciate the wide selection of books, the inviting café, and the occasional live music events. The staff is noted for being helpful, and the prices are considered affordable. Overall, it provides a delightful experience for book lovers.

Miami's LGBTQ+ community is centered in South Beach, with vibrant queer scenes in Wynwood and the Design District. Popular venues include Twist, Score, and Palace Bar. Miami Beach Pride is a major celebration, and the city hosts events like the Miami Gay & Lesbian Film Festival and various queer cultural events. Miami's Latinx influence and international population create a diverse queer community that celebrates both American and Latin American queer cultures.

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June 2026

Bobby Hicks

Chantel Acevedo

Julián Delgado Lopera

Lauren Okie

Lisa See

Irvine Welsh

July 2026

The Banned Books Club Miami

Chanel Cleeton

Dana Swift

Jenny Jackson

Vinyl in the Courtyard

Christina Gonzalez

Ocean Vuong

Alexandra Alessandri

I.V. Marie

The Reading Party

Paul Yoon

Coconut Grove Literary Book Club

August 2026

Annie Jacobsen

Marci Calabretta Cancio-Bello & Dawn Davies

Mirtle Peña-Calderon, Cat Lantigua & Marivette Navarrete

Bookstore Romance Day

Tattoos with SKN Tattoo Collective

Charm Bar! Tote Stamps! And More!

The Reading Party

Omi Hopper

Catherine Newman

Oscar del Rivero

A Very Laufey Day

Mercedes Ron

Edwidge Danticat

Laura Lekkos in conversation with Sarah Arison

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