Free ‘Wimpy Kid’ party, ice pops

Thanks for being part of the Miami FL on the Cheap community. Share your cheap tips with us at miami27@miamiflonthecheap.comBooks and Books in Coral Gables is having a “Purple Party” to celebrate the upcoming release of The Diary of a Wimpy Kid 5: The Ugly Truth. The Diary of a Wimpy Kid Ice Treat Truck [...]

Back-to-school weekend deals, events

This is tax-free weekend for clothing and school supplies. That means you can buy clothing and books that cost less than $50 and school supplies that cost up to $10 with no state and local sales tax. The deal runs Friday, Aug. 13, through Sunday, Aug. 15., and online shopping is included. Several malls and [...]

Perks at Books and Books Bal Harbour

It’s not too late for summer reading. And if you’re reading at Books and Books in Bal Harbour, there are some nice perks for bibliophiles. Buy any book at that Books and Books location  in the next few days, and receive a pass for two to a movie screening on Wednesday, Aug. 11. The movie, [...]

Facebook talk at Books and Books

If you’re reading this you’re probably one of the more than 500 million humans who use Facebook. Learn the backstory of Facebook, one of history’s fastest growing companies, during a discussion and book signing at Books and Books in Coral Gables. On Friday, July 9, author David Kirkpatrick will discuss and sign his book, “The [...]

Iraq war talk at Books & Books

Hear author Nicolas Davies discuss the controversial topic of the Iraq war during a free talk and book signing at Books and Books on Tuesday, July 6. The event takes place at Books and Books in Coral Gables, starting at 8 p.m. Davies writes: “The invasion and occupation of Iraq wasn’t just a tragic mistake. [...]

St. Patrick’s Day in Coral Gables

Who knew Coral Gable was so Irish? It’s the place to be for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations Wednesday, March 17. The big free party is organized by John Martin’s Irish Pub & Restaurant at 253 Miracle Mile. The street fair begins at 5 p.m. along Salzedo at Aragon. Entertainment will include live Irish music and [...]

Talk on foreclosure prevention

Coral Gables financial expert Dalis Freixa will discuss and sign her book, The American Dream: It’s Not Forgotten, at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 4, at Books & Books in Coral Gables. Freixa, a mortgage broker and real estate broker, is the founder and chief executive officer of the nonprofit H.E.R.O. Foundation (an organization that offers [...]

Free Spam AllStars at Bal Harbour

Bal Harbour Shops will offer two free concerts by the Spam Allstars at 5:30 pm. and 7 p.m. on the second level of the shopping center at 9700 Collins Ave. The performances are part of the mall’s weekly Cultural Series of life music. The music coincides with Books and Books’ “grand(er) opening” celebration for its [...]

Free interview with a vampire (author)

Richelle Mead, author of the best-selling Vampire Academy series, is bringing the Vampire Academy tour to South Florida, by popular demand of fans who voted on her website. Mead will read from and sign Vampire Academy: Signature Edition (Penguin, $17.99), which includes a sneak preview of the first chapter of Book 5: Spirit Bound, due out in [...]

New Year’s Day sale at Books & Books

Books and Books is having a New Year’s Day sale, with 25 percent off all inventory at the Coral Gables store from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 1. The deal excludes special orders, books on hold, newspapers and magazines. The celebration will include free-flowing champagne and free parking.