The Betsy Hotel debuts a monthly author event series for 2026. Through a partnership with Books & Books, Miami, Florida’s, popular independent bookstore, the event hosts a new author each month through the property’s The Betsy Writer’s Room residency program. Events are free and open to the public.

Mitchell Kaplan © The Betsy Hotel
Authors will be selected in collaboration with Books & Books. Each event will showcase the featured author through a salon-style conversation and audience Q&A. Signed book copies will be available for purchase. The January event featured Alia Hanna Habib, a literary agent and author.
“We are thrilled to bring Books & Books back to Miami Beach through this meaningful collaboration,” said Jonathan Plutzik, co-owner, The Betsy Hotel. “This partnership deepens our mission to serve as a place where literature lives—not just on the page, but in conversation, community and creative expression. We’re proud to offer a space where people can come together to be inspired, share ideas and celebrate the written word.”

Writer’s Room © The Betsy Hotel
Events will take place the last Sunday of every month at 4 p.m. in the on-site art venue Bbar. The next event will be Feb. 22 at 4 p.m.
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