Plan Ahead: Miami Book Fair
If you love books you'll want to know about the Miami International Book Fair, November 7 - 14. Here's a few local ideas for bookworms.
Miami Book Fair International
21st annual literary festival and street fair. Presenting more than 250 authors including Pulitzer, Pushcart and O'Henry Prize winners. 200 national and international exhibitors. A full schedule of readings with rare books annex and children's events.
free
A week-long series of evening readings begins November 2nd. Check the website's calender for author info
Bookstore located in an exquisite 1927 Mediterranean-style building. Local landmark and inspiring gathering place for writers and readers. Open-air courtyard and cafe serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Newsstand with international selections.
free
You may find visiting writers or chef-authors giving readings or hanging out at the wine bar
Get your nose out of the books and take a tour of this medieval church with striking garden landscapes. Monastery of St. Bernard de Clairvaux was built 700 years ago in Spain. In 1925 William Randolph Hearst had it completely dismantled, packed in over 11,000 crates, and shipped to America. Gift shop open daily.
$5
A lovely place to walk or read a page from a new book
free
