/tags/literature literature en-US SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ä± Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:04:00 GMT /arts-culture/2026-04-17/miami-poetry-city-film-documentary The movie by local filmmaker Aaron Glickman screens this week at the Miami Film Festival. It invites the viewer to look beyond Miami's reputation as a capital of glitz, glamour, sand and surf — and delve straight into the city's literary soul. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:04:00 GMT /arts-culture/2026-04-17/miami-poetry-city-film-documentary Christine DiMattei /arts-culture/2025-12-29/books-we-love-2025-florida Every year since 2013, NPR asks their staffers and trusted critics to offer their book recommendations for the year called “Books We Love.â€� SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ä± combed the list to find books tied to South Florida. Mon, 29 Dec 2025 11:00:00 GMT /arts-culture/2025-12-29/books-we-love-2025-florida Alyssa Ramos /arts-culture/2025-11-18/joan-crawford-new-book-scott-eyman For nearly five decades, Joan Crawford captivated audiences on the big screen. A new book by West Palm Beach native and author Scott Eyman, being presented at the Miami Book Fair this week, spotlights her complex story of survival, rumors and ambition. Tue, 18 Nov 2025 12:00:00 GMT /arts-culture/2025-11-18/joan-crawford-new-book-scott-eyman Wilkine Brutus /arts-culture/2025-09-10/jayne-kennedy-nfl-cbs-muhammad-ali Jayne Kennedy made history as the first Black woman to co-host a national NFL program on television. Her new memoir shares her groundbreaking career, struggles and unforgettable moments, including a close friendship with Muhammad Ali. Wed, 10 Sep 2025 10:00:00 GMT /arts-culture/2025-09-10/jayne-kennedy-nfl-cbs-muhammad-ali Wilkine Brutus /arts-culture/2025-08-13/black-bookstore-miami-liberty-city-roots Florida has the highest rate of book challenges and restrictions in school and public libraries. Meanwhile, the owners of Roots Bookstore and Market aim to offer opportunities for the community through literature and activism. Wed, 13 Aug 2025 10:00:00 GMT /arts-culture/2025-08-13/black-bookstore-miami-liberty-city-roots Sofia Zarran /arts-culture/2025-05-23/felipe-torres-medina-immigration-book-coral-gables At a time of high emotions and political controversy, Colombian-born award-winning comedian Felipe Torres Medina explains the complexities of the U.S. immigration system and its 'bajillion' visas through comedy. He will talk about his book 'America, Let Me In: A Choose Your Immigration Story' in Coral Gables on May 27. Fri, 23 May 2025 11:00:00 GMT /arts-culture/2025-05-23/felipe-torres-medina-immigration-book-coral-gables Julia Cooper /business/2024-12-09/malcolm-gladwell-medicare-fraud-miami-tipping-point In 2000, 'The Tipping Point' examined how social trends happen. When author Malcolm Gladwell returned to his theories, he came to Miami – and what he found wasn't pretty. Mon, 09 Dec 2024 11:00:00 GMT /business/2024-12-09/malcolm-gladwell-medicare-fraud-miami-tipping-point Tom Hudson /arts-culture/2024-05-27/a-conversation-with-author-lauren-groff-on-floridas-nature-quirks-and-shadow-chill-of-book-bans Lauren Groff, who has written several Florida-themed novels, appeared on The Florida Roundup to discuss opening an independent bookstore in Gainesville in response to Florida's book bans, and other topics. Mon, 27 May 2024 13:30:14 GMT /arts-culture/2024-05-27/a-conversation-with-author-lauren-groff-on-floridas-nature-quirks-and-shadow-chill-of-book-bans Carl Lisciandrello, Gabriella Pinos /2023-11-22/miami-book-fair-carl-hiaasen-carlos-frias-wrecker Sundial host, Carlos Frías, spoke with author Carl Hiaasen before a live audience at the Miami Book Fair. They talked about his new book, "Wrecker," and growing up in Florida. Wed, 22 Nov 2023 19:10:32 GMT /2023-11-22/miami-book-fair-carl-hiaasen-carlos-frias-wrecker Carlos Frías, Leslie Ovalle Atkinson, Elisa Baena, Julia Cooper, Alyssa Ramos /podcast/sundial/2023-11-22/miami-book-fair-carl-hiaasen-carlos-frias-wrecker Sundial host, Carlos Frías, spoke with author Carl Hiaasen before a live audience at the Miami Book Fair over the weekend. They talked about his new book, "Wrecker," and growing up in Florida. Wed, 22 Nov 2023 17:27:29 GMT /podcast/sundial/2023-11-22/miami-book-fair-carl-hiaasen-carlos-frias-wrecker Carlos Frías, Leslie Ovalle Atkinson, Elisa Baena, Julia Cooper, Alyssa Ramos