Books & Books

As the name suggests, Books and Books is the place to find books, from instructional books on knitting and fishing to novels and poetry chapbooks to historical texts and science journals and even children's bedtime books. Regional, national and international authors often show up here for readings, book signings, and other events. The independen book shop has been host to a number of notables, including Stephen King, Isabel Allende, Gabrielle Union and Dwayne Wade, Queer Eye's Anthony Porowski, Katie Couric, Dave Barry, and Hillary Clinton. In the era of Amazon, independent bookstores like this one in Coral Gables' Miracle Mile area stand out for friendliness, customer service, comfort, top-notch literary events, and an extensive selection of books on Florida and its unique history, architecture, and culture.