Mitch Kaplan was studying law when he realized that he loved books and was really only interested in reading more books and meeting the authors than practicing the law that was on the books.
Kaplan opened his own bookstore in Coral Gables, Florida, in 1982. At 25 years of age, he knew nothing about running a business, but he says he quickly learned from his on the job training.
Today, Books and Books has 6 locations around Florida. Kaplan is also responsible for founding the Miami International Book Fair.
The company both founded and sponsors the Miami International Book Faire every November.
Due to the coronavirus, at the end of March 2020, Kaplan states that he had no choice but to close all of the locations until further notice. Books can still be purchased online, however.
The company maintains a corporate office in Coral Gables, Florida.
Mitch Kaplan was studying law when he realized that he loved books and was really only interested in reading more books and meeting the authors than practicing the law that was on the books.
Kaplan opened his own bookstore in Coral Gables, Florida, in 1982. At 25 years of age, he knew nothing about running a business, but he says he quickly learned from his on the job training.
Today, Books and Books has 6 locations around Florida. Kaplan is also responsible for founding the Miami International Book Fair.
History
The company both founded and sponsors the Miami International Book Faire every November.
Due to the coronavirus, at the end of March 2020, Kaplan states that he had no choice but to close all of the locations until further notice. Books can still be purchased online, however.
The company maintains a corporate office in Coral Gables, Florida.
Love your store. Have not visited in a while. If you saw me, you would recognize me. I am a friend of Sue Cummins and am active in the City, resident for over 50 years and a retired attorney.
A dear friend and colleague (attorney from Chicago), just published a book ” Flight to Freedom.” How can I help him arrange for an event at the store in Gables? This is his story about coming alone to the US at 13. He has many colleagues and friends here.in the City.
I dont know what the process would be to do a reading but I am confident Hugo would be simpatico. Does.he need a sponsor?