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Bibliophiles rejoice! The Miami Book Fair returns to Miami-Dade College’s Wolfson Campus this week with an array of programming, including author talks with celebrated writers, the family-friendly Children’s Alley at the Street Fair, and the third-annual Next Page fundraising dinner.
Now in its 42nd year, the Miami Book Fair is one of the largest and most prestigious literary events in the country, offering events for booklovers of every stripe and attracting visiting authors from all over. Here, in chronological order by category, are some of this year’s highlights.
The Headliners
Bill McKibben
The acclaimed environmentalist sounds a call to harness the power of the sun and rewrite our scientific, economic, and political future with Here Comes the Sun: A Last Chance for Climate and a Fresh Chance for Civilization. 4:30 p.m. Sunday, November 16, at 300 NE Second Ave., Miami. Tickets cost $35 via miamibookfair.com.
Daniel Silva
The New York Times #1 bestselling author will discuss his new book, An Inside Job, about a legendary spy and art restorer who must solve the perfect crime. It’s a tale of murder, greed, and corruption. 6 p.m. Sunday, November 16, at 300 NE Second Ave., Miami. Tickets cost $35 via miamibookfair.com.
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Kenny Chesney
The country music legend presents his new memoir, Heart Life Music, which chronicles his journey from childhood in East Tennessee to filling stadiums with legions of fans. 7:30 p.m. Sunday, November 16, at 300 NE Second Ave., Miami. Tickets cost $35 via miamibookfair.com.
Barry Diller
The billionaire businessman behind companies such as Expedia and Fox reveals his successes, failures, and struggles in his memoir, Who Knew. 7 p.m. Tuesday, November 18, at 300 NE Second Ave., Miami. Tickets cost $35 via miamibookfair.com.
Padma Lakshmi
The TV show personality and cookbook author will promote her latest book, Padma’s All American: Tales, Travels, and Recipes from Taste the Nation and Beyond, in conversation with journalist Aleksandra Crapanzano. 10 a.m. Saturday, November 22, at 300 NE Second Ave., Miami. Tickets cost $40 via miamibookfair.com.
For Romance Lovers
Tessa Bailey
Pitcher Perfect: The No. 1 New York Times bestselling author is back with an all-new enemies-to-lovers sports romance about a playboy hockey rookie and the disciplined softball pitcher completely immune to his charms. 1 p.m. Saturday, November 22, at 300 NE Second Ave., Room 3209, Miami; miamibookfair.com.
Susan Lee
Julia Song is Undateable: The USA Today bestselling author’s new romance about a Korean-American CEO who has it all — except a boyfriend — and hires her childhood friend to coach her into desirability. 1 p.m. Saturday, November 22, at 300 NE Second Ave., Room 3209, Miami; miamibookfair.com.
Mia Sosa
When Javi Dumped Mari: An instant USA Today bestseller, Sosa’s new romcom follows two platonic best friends as they come to terms with buried feelings when one of them gets engaged. 4 p.m. Sunday, November 23, at 300 NE Second Ave., Room 8301, Miami; miamibookfair.com.
For News Junkies
Theodore H. Schwartz
Gray Matters: A Biography of Brain Surgery: Pulling back the surgical drapes on the mysterious profession of brain surgery through riveting case studies of U.S. presidents, actors, and sports figures, Schwartz brings readers into his world, sharing what it’s like to hold the scalpel, wield the drill, and remove a blood clot. 7 p.m. Monday, November 17, at 300 NE Second Ave., Miami. Admission is free with RSVP via miamibookfair.com.
Nilo Tabrizy
For the Sun After Long Nights: The Story of Iran’s Women-Led Uprising: Longlisted for the National Book Award, this is a moving exploration of the 2022 women-led protests in Iran, as told through the interwoven stories of two Iranian journalists. 2 and 6 p.m. Saturday, November 22, and noon Sunday, November 23, at 300 NE Second Ave., Miami; miamibookfair.com.
Mikhail Zygar
The Dark Side of the Earth: Russia’s Short-Lived Victory over Totalitarianism: From the highly respected Russian reporter comes an exploration of why the Soviet Union’s collapse was incomplete and the Cold War never ended, revealing the resurgence of imperialism in Russia and its current implications for the war in Ukraine. 11 a.m. Sunday, November 23, at 300 NE Second Ave., Room 3210, Miami. Admission is free with RSVP via miamibookfair.com.
For the Foodies
Aleksandra Crapanzano
Chocolat: Parisian Desserts and Other Delights: From the bestselling, James Beard Award-winning food writer and author of Gâteau comes an illustrated cookbook that celebrates the French love affair with chocolate, featuring more than 100 recipes. 10 a.m. Saturday, November 22, at 300 NE Second Ave., Miami. Tickets cost $40 via miamibookfair.com. Noon Saturday, November 22, at 300 NE Second Ave., Room 1261, Miami. miamibookfair.com.
Keith McNally
I Regret Almost Everything: A Memoir: The proprietor of Balthazar, Pastis, Minetta Tavern, and Morandi takes us from his gritty London childhood in the 1950s to his arrival in New York, where he founded era-defining establishments. Noon Saturday, November 22, at 300 NE Second Ave., Room 1261, Miami. miamibookfair.com.
Sophie Menin
A Year in the Vineyard: The award-winning culture journalist and author pays homage to the life cycle of the grapevine. 5 p.m. Saturday, November 22, at 300 NE Second Ave., Room 8106, Miami. miamibookfair.com.
Miami Book Fair. Sunday, November 16, through Sunday, November 23. miamibookfair.com. Ticket costs vary.
