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Coffee with Book Author Jose Antonio Kapelo
February 21 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Free
Renowned Spanish writer José Antonio Kapelo, recipient of the prestigious “Mediterrani” Award for best black novel writer (2023-2025), invites the Miami public to a unique literary experience titled “A Coffee with the Writer.” The event will take place on February 21, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. at the emblematic Books & Books bookstore in Coral Gables.
Presented by film producer Juan Antonio Casado, the gathering will offer an intimate conversation about Kapelo’s literary universe and his acclaimed trilogy, Memorias de un Narco Español (Memories of a Spanish Drug Trafficker). The work, comprised of the titles Padre, del seminario al narcotráfico (Father, from the seminary to drug trafficking) (2021), Bossi, Jaque Mate (Bossi, Checkmate) (2023), and Pablo, el mercenario de Dios (Pablo, God’s mercenary) (2025), has been praised for its honest narrative and its ability to invite deep reflection on life decisions and family values.
“To read me is to know José Antonio Kapelo,” states the author. “In this trilogy, you will identify with one of the characters; I invite you to discover it.”
Kapelo’s trilogy is distinguished by rigorous research based on real events, complemented by illustrations and QR codes that allow readers to access additional materials, providing unprecedented transparency to the black novel genre. During the event, attendees can enjoy selected readings, a Q&A session, and book signings. To conclude the afternoon, coffee will be offered courtesy of the author to encourage dialogue between readers and stories.
A Future on the Big Screen The event will feature confirmed attendance from prominent film industry professionals, such as Juan Antonio Casado and Hollywood distributor Juan Antonio Fernández, who have recognized the potential of Kapelo’s work for film adaptation. Additionally, special invitations have been extended to iconic figures such as Gloria and Emilio Estefan.
New Projects on the Horizon José Antonio Kapelo continues his prolific career with the upcoming launch of his fourth novel, Los Clavos en Sangre Azul (The Nails in Blue Blood), scheduled for March 1, 2026, and the biography of three-time world boxing champion Tania Álvarez in July 2026. Furthermore, the author will venture into cinema this year as producer, director, and screenwriter of the feature film La Última Página (The Last Page).
Event Details:
• What: A Coffee with Writer José Antonio Kapelo.
• When: February 21, 2026, 5:00 p.m.
• Where: Books & Books, 265 Aragon Ave, Coral Gables, FL 33134.
• Admission: Free. RSVP required via the following link: Reserve here.
For more information about the author and his works, visit joseantoniokapelo.com or follow his social media on Instagram (@Kapelojoseantonio), Facebook (José Antonio Kapelo), and TikTok (@kapelo.escritor).
About José Antonio Kapelo: José Antonio Kapelo is a black novel writer with a distinguished international career. He has been recognized at the Tomares Book Fair and the IFEMA Book Week in Madrid, in addition to participating in the Buenos Aires International Book Fair. His accessible and human style seeks to connect with the reader through stories that transcend fiction to offer real-life lessons.
