Miami Book Fair Returns With 550+ Authors From 35 Countries

Recent literary reviews highlight Margaret Atwood's memoir "Book of Lives," praised for its engaging portrayal of her life and late partner, Graeme Gibson, revealing both personal and literary insights. Abigail Owen discusses her fantasy series inspired by Greek mythology, emphasizing her choice of Hades as a morally gray protagonist and the unfolding plot across her Crucible trilogy. The Miami Book Fair, set for November 16-23, promises a rich cultural experience with over 550 authors, including appearances by Padma Lakshmi and Kenny Chesney, blending literature with music and international flavors. New notable book releases include Caroline Lea's "Love, Sex, and Frankenstein," a vivid retelling of Mary Shelley's creation of her classic, and Adam Johnson's "The Wayfinder," an epic Polynesian saga exploring ancient myths and political intrigue. Megha Majumdar's "A Guardian and a Thief," set in a near-future India, offers a poignant narrative on scarcity and hope, while Ron Charles highlights these and other significant recent fiction and non-fiction works, such as Andrew Ross Sorkin's "1929" on the great market crash.