To celebrate this months Miami Book Fair Online, were dedicating the Scoop to the written word. Read on (pun intended) for news from famous authors and local luminaries, whether youre looking for a new cookbook, good gossip or to expand your home library.
Miami Book Fair Online
Talk about a silver lining for bibliophiles. Due to the pandemic, the 37th annual Miami Book Fair is going virtual for the first time. Not only will readers worldwide be able to watch talks by an incredible array of writers across many genres from November 15-22, but its complimentary. Check its new online portal for the schedule featuring Lenny Kravitz, Margaret Atwood, Lee Child, Ada Calhoun and more. miamibookfair.com
Assouline Pop Up
Luxury book publisher Assouline follows its Palm Beach boutique with a seasonal pop up at Bal Harbour Shops. Prosper and Martine Assoulines family-owned company specializes in gorgeously crafted coffee table tomes on myriad subjects from photography to fashion to travel. Given these books size and heft, they offer delivery service to stock your home library or send a gift. assouline.com
Aerin Lauder Entertains
Just in time for holiday fantasies, Este Lauder scion and Palm Beach part-time resident Aerin Lauder releases her latest book Entertaining Beautifully (Rizzoli New York). The long-time hostess and tastemaker shares tips on how to make our lives more meaningful and special from everyday meals to milestone celebrations. Organized by season, she shares family memories and ideas for more than 20 themes. rizzoliusa.com
Mr. Kenneths Bio
The 20th-century mastermind behind the famous locks of Jackie O, Lauren Bacall, Gloria Vanderbilt, Marilyn Monroe and so many others is the subject of a new biography. Kenneth: Shear Elegance covers the extraordinary career of hair stylist to the stars Kenneth Battelle (a.k.a. Mr. Kenneth), a New Yorker who got his start at a Miami salon and died in 2013 at the age of 86. schifferbooks.com
Miami Cooks
Missing your favorite Miami restaurants now that were hunkering down these days? In Miami Cooks, local food writer Sara Liss has put together a collection of recipes from the citys top chefs. Even if you have zero culinary skills, its a joy to leaf through her new cookbook for the mouthwatering visuals alone. Purchase it and sign up for her Books & Books event here. booksandbooks.com
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