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265 Aragon Ave. Coral Gables, FL 33134

305-442-4408

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Best Bookstore
Award Winner 2009

Hours: Sun-Thu 9am-10pm, Fri-Sat 9am-11pm
Attire: Casual

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Mondays are Murder Discussion Group

7:30 p.m. every Mon.

Bob Williamson moderates.
Storytime at Books and Books

10:00 a.m. every Wed.

Joanne Meagher enchants preschoolers with her stories & songs.
Music Showcase

7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. every Fri.

A free, live music series showcases musicians of all types and genres, including jazz, African, Latin, Caribbean, and world in the courtyard
Story and Craft Time

10:00 a.m. every Sat.
Children/Young Adult Literary Roundtable

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. first Sun. of every month

Join the Children/Young Adult Literary Roundtable, a discussion group for adults interested in children�s literature. Meribeth Shank and Carol Fifi...

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2009 | Best Bookstore

For a town that has produced a substantial stable of top-shelf writers, it's surprising there are so few bookstores in the Magic City to pay them homage. There's a Barnes & Noble here and there, but as far as independent, funky, uniquely Miami booksellers, we have only a handful of options. That said, Books & Books does what any locally owned bookstore should do, and it does it well. No, the selection doesn't stack up to those of national chains, but the shop does an excellent job of... More »
2008 | Best Book Club

By now, everyone knows Books & Books is Miami's literary mecca. Famous authors flock here not only to recite their works to admiring crowds, but also to shop, read in the store's quieter nooks, and feast on offerings from the in-shop café. It's that inspired combination of reading material, social succor, and fine dining that makes this place a must-visit. It also explains why the Books & Books book club is Miami's finest. First Course is a fortnightly evening meeting held at... More »
2005 | BEST PLACE TO MEET INTELLIGENT MEN

BEST PLACE TO MEET INTELLIGENT MEN Books & Books 265 Aragon Avenue Coral Gables 305-442-4408 www.booksandbooks.com Reading is sexy. And men who read books are really sexy. And no, Maxim and Stuff magazines don't count as books. Spend a Thursday evening or a Saturday afternoon strolling through the stacks to see who's interested in the same subjects you are. Maybe that hot guy in the travel section is in need of a backpacking companion, or the handsome gentleman rifling through the... More »
2005 | BEST BOOKSTORE

BEST BOOKSTORE Books & Books 265 Aragon Avenue Coral Gables 305-442-4408 www.booksandbooks.com It's not just about the books anymore. If a bookstore -- any bookstore -- doesn't have the title you're looking for, it can be ordered for you. And if that's too much hassle, most bookstores also have Websites through which you can order virtually any title still in print. In fact some bookstores exist only in Website form. No, these days it's about other amenities, and on that score... More »
2004 | BEST BOOKSTORE

Special bookstores are few and far between. If you merely wanted an infinite selection of books or endless browsing you could just go online or to the library, but then you'd miss out on what continues to make Books & Books the literary draw in South Florida: There's a sense of community -- of belonging to Miami and its own internal neighborhood of book lovers. The seemingly endless parade of special events and readings has produced cherished memories for patrons. Most important, the warm,... More »
2003 | BEST BOOKSTORE

The eternal winner, and deservedly so. Given that so much of the overall retail scene is dominated by chain stores, and that in books the competition is especially stiff, it's heartening that Books & Books has managed to survive, indeed thrive. The store deserves kudos for its informed staff, its hosting of a wide variety of book-discussion groups, its hefty schedule of author readings and other events (of which a fair number are in Spanish, including the just-launched readings for ni�os), and i... More »
2002 | BEST BOOKSTORE

Maybe Miles Davis's Kind of Blue is playing when you walk in. Maybe you spot on the newsstand a literary magazine you've never heard of -- Tin House, for example. Maybe when you're inside the store, slowly looking over the new books displayed on tables and the older stock arrayed on dark-wood shelves that reach far overhead, something reminds you of a long-ago favorite. Maybe it's John Updike's Rabbit, Run. Maybe at that moment a bookstore employee walks by, and you ask about the book, and... More »
2001 | Best Bookstore

Mitchell Kaplan has lotsa books. Books and books. He has books on photography, architecture, film, and music. Books of poetry and works of literature. Books by great authors. Books by obscure writers. Books on Cuba. Books on boxing. Books carried by no other bookstore in town. Kaplan has so many books, he moved to a new Coral Gables location this year, across the street from his old one. Much bigger. More room for his books. If you can't make it to Coral Gables, drop by the Lincoln Road... More »
2000 | Best Bookstore

After so many years it's reassuring that owner Mitchell Kaplan sometimes answers the telephone at Books & Books. Aside from their many tangible qualities -- a great selection, regular readings by nationally and internationally known authors, and a cool kids' section -- the stores are distinctive because they have improved and evolved while retaining their essential charm. Last year Kaplan took the cyberspace plunge. And coming in October: a new home. Kaplan plans to move the Gables store... More »
1999 | Best Reading Series

Miami may not have much of a reputation as a haven for bibliophiles, but you'd never know that from spending time in the backroom of Books & Books's Coral Gables store. John Grisham may rule the Beaches, but the caliber of talent holding court in this intimate spot is strictly topnotch. Week after week store owner Mitchell Kaplan shepherds authors here and in his Lincoln Road shop from around the nation, where they read from their work, scribble their John Hancocks, and best of all, banter... More »
1999 | Best Bookstore

Hello. Welcome to Miami. We see you're reading. That's good. Fundamental in fact. You should know that Barnes & Noble has plenty of locations around town. Borders, too. There's also one bookstore dedicated to gay lifestyle and culture and another devoted to African-American-related publications. And there are plenty of Spanish-language tome purveyors. So you can see we're well read. What You're not convinced Then we'll draw our trump card, our proverbial ace in the hole. It's called Books... More »

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By Kathleen Elise | Mon, May 7, 2012

We're too spent from Saturday night to even attempt clever Cinco de Mayo puns, and you're probably feeling the same way. Hangovers are still pounding after all the partying, as even people who don't k... More »
John Dufresne Talks Being Lonely, Misunderstood, and Sad During Christmas

By Matt Preira | Fri, December 9, 2011

Christmas, eh? Like, holiday cheer? Good tidings? The smell of fresh baked cookies, the embrace of eggnog as it coats your tongue and throat, the sounds of sleigh-bells and carolers? BAH HUMBUG. We u... More »
Bill Clinton Visiting Books & Books December 1

By Kyle Munzenrieder | Fri, November 11, 2011

Last year, George W. Bush headlined the Miami Book Fair International. While this year's edition offers no presidential names on the bill, another former commander-in-chief is preparing for a literary... More »
American Tales

By Mike Hicks | Thu, October 27, 2011

Short-story writer and essayist Steve Almond has made a career out of examining the manic state of modern American life, and his new book, God Bless America, pulls no punches. He has filled his third short-story collection with empathetic glimpses... More »
Lost Boys Go Meta

By Matt Preira | Thu, October 20, 2011

In 2004, thriller novelist Ridley Pearson and South Florida funnyman Dave Barry teamed up to write — of all things — a children’s book. And to make matters even more improbable, the unlikely pair embraced the kid-lit genre whole hog by tackling on... More »
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miaminewtimesbestof | Miami, FL | 232 Reviews

| Wed, May 6, 2009

By now, everyone knows Books & Books is Miami's literary mecca. Famous authors flock here not only to recite their works to admiring crowds, but also to shop, read in the store's quieter nooks, and feast on offerings from the in-shop caf�. It's that inspired combination of reading material, social succor, and fine dining that makes this place a must-visit. It also explains why the Books & Books book club is Miami's finest. First Course is a fortnightly evening meeting held at the Coral Gables flagship store. For $40, you receive an appetizer sampler � such as ceviche, avocado salad, and hummus � and a glass of wine with which to wash it all down. Club coordinator Debra Lynn puts a lot of thought into the sessions. She takes pains to choose a mix of topics, story types, and authors, and always seeks the kind of high-quality literary fiction that would make store owner Mitchell Kaplan beam beatifically. Just a warning: This isn't the kind of book club you can just show up at without having read the book in advance. So far this year, they've discussed and dined over Dave Eggers, Anne Enright, and Ben Fountain, and at one of every four sessions, the author stops by in person to discuss his or her tome with the participants. Where else in Miami would that happen?
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cwoman001 | Miami, FL | 1 Reviews

| Sat, February 12, 2011

Love the range of Authors they get to visit Miami
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bosjade | Pompano Beach, FL | 1 Reviews

| Wed, August 18, 2010

books are really hot
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265 Aragon Ave. Coral Gables, FL 33134

305-442-4408

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7:30 p.m. every Mon.

10:00 a.m. every Wed.

7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. every Fri.

10:00 a.m. every Sat.

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. first Sun. of every month

2009 | Best Bookstore

2008 | Best Book Club

2005 | BEST PLACE TO MEET INTELLIGENT MEN

2005 | BEST BOOKSTORE

2004 | BEST BOOKSTORE

2003 | BEST BOOKSTORE

2002 | BEST BOOKSTORE

2001 | Best Bookstore

2000 | Best Bookstore

1999 | Best Reading Series

1999 | Best Bookstore

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By Matt Preira | Fri, December 9, 2011

By Kyle Munzenrieder | Fri, November 11, 2011

By Mike Hicks | Thu, October 27, 2011

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