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Way back in Mesopotamia, writing developed. Then Phoenicians made an alphabet. A couple of years later, Gutenberg invented a printing press, then some enlightenment produced libraries to let people who wanted to become smarter have books to read. (People wanted to be smarter lol.)
There were times when almost everyone wanted to read. During these times, books were cherished, reading was treasured, libraries were honored, and no one needed cellular therapy. Though it may seem like those days are long gone, another Miami Book Fair is about to begin.
Here is some fake history. 41 years ago, a young bookstore owner and a college president sat down to discuss the idea of a book fair as they watched a TV show called Hawaii Five-0, and the president channeled Steve McGarrett, the police task force leader in Honolulu saying, “Book ‘em Mitchell.” There and then, Eduardo Padron and Mitch Kaplan pioneered the Miami Book Fair; Dr. Padron and Mr. Kaplan minted something far more memorable than Hawaii Five-0.
The latest incarnation will take place downtown from Sunday, November 16 to Sunday, November 23, 2025, at Miami Dade College’s Wolfson Campus, once again celebrating copious interests with blessings from all over the literary world.
Everyone who’s anyone in the literary world sooner or later makes it here to hypnotize readers – session after session.
Much has been said about books and bookstores being in decline; don’t close the chapter yet. As we speak, movements trying to wean dependent cellular worshipers from their pocket hypnotists appear to be making their presence felt. They are trying to make you go to rehab, but you should say no, no, no. The word philistine describes those who reject progress, but it’s hard to make a case for cellular phone abusers spreading sophistication. Anyone who cannot put a phone down for two hours is in need of treatment.
An antidote, the Miami Book Fair, has always been a haven for affirming people and language. Authors, poets, essayists, playwrights, and all sorts of thinkers converge before Thanksgiving every year to embrace the joys. As Miami’s film, festivals, art week, and other intellectual pursuits collide, this event remains near the top of that peak.
Bonus points go to location, location, location; this remains one of Miami‘s easiest events to access; get on the Metrorail, transfer to the Metromover, walk a few steps and there you have it.
Over 550 authors from 35+ countries will appear, including bestselling authors like Daniel Silva, Kenny Chesney, and Padma Lakshmi. Pulitzer Prize winners Art Spiegelman, Tim Weiner, and Gilbert King will be there along with MacArthur Fellow Edwidge Danticat, Tracy K. Smith, Angela Flournoy, Susan Choi, Nnedi Okorafor, Karen Russell, Imani Perry, newly appointed U.S. Poet Laureate Arthur Sze, and of course, Dave Barry and Carl Hiaasen.
The Street Fair runs from November 21-23, featuring more than 250 booksellers and publishers, author presentations, live music, and food vendors.
It’s free on Friday, November 21, $12 Saturday and Sunday, $5 for ages 13-18, and $7 for seniors 62+.
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