# Event Details - **Event Name**: An Evening with J. Adrian Betancourt in conversation with Dr. Paul George - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 22 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Tue, 22 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Join us for an evening with author J. Adrian Betancourt for the release of his novel, MAYA LIN & THE ANCIENT ORDER OF SESHAT: THE ARQITECT.About this Event🎟 This event is FREE and open to the public and books will be available for purchase the night of the event! An RSVP grants general entry, but seating is not guaranteed, so please try and show up early. Please RSVP only if you intend to join us. Can't make the event? Buy your copy here.About The BookMaya Lin & the Ancient Order of Seshat, in the arQitect is an upmarket science-fiction thriller that blends ancient wisdom, metaphysical mystery, artificial intelligence, and globe-spanning adventure.When Maya Lin, a young Chinese/Latina-American historian in Miami, receives a mysterious gold medallion from her grandmother, she is pulled into a hidden conflict that stretches back to the burning of the Library of Alexandria. The medallion is more than an heirloom — it is a cipher tied to sacred scrolls guarded for centuries by the Ancient Order of Seshat, a secret society dedicated to protecting humanity’s most powerful metaphysical knowledge.As a visionary tech empire seeks to exploit that knowledge through AI-powered wearables capable of manipulating Qi energy, Maya joins forces with an unforgettable band of allies: a prominent bookseller, a wise kung fu master, a rebellious Egyptian cultural pirate, and a witty aristocratic tech genius. Together, they must decode ancient clues, evade dangerous enemies, and uncover the truth before sacred wisdom becomes a weapon of global control.Part Dan Brown, part Indiana Jones, with a touch of The Matrix, the arQitect launches an ambitious nine-volume saga inspired by Taoist philosophy, secret history, and the hidden architectures that shape both cities and consciousness.About The AuthorJ. Adrian Betancourt is the pen name of Javier Adrian Betancourt, a Miami-based writer, community leader, podcast host, publisher, and lifelong lover of stories that blend mystery, history, philosophy, and adventure. By day, he serves as an executive at Miami-Dade County. By night, he writes fiction inspired by ancient wisdom, emerging technology, and the multicultural spirit of Miami. He is also the host and co-producer of The Miami Book Hub Podcast, a Miami-focused literary program produced in partnership with Miami’s Community News; and publisher of The Miami Book Hub Newsletter, a digital newsletter celebrating and promoting Miami's literary community.About The ModeratorDr. Paul S. George is one of South Florida's most respected historians and public educators. A native Miamian, he serves as Resident Historian at the Museum of Miami, formerly HistoryMiami Museum, a Smithsonian Affiliate. For more than three decades, his acclaimed walking, coach, and boat tours have brought the history of Miami and the surrounding region vividly to life for residents and visitors alike.Dr. George is a graduate of Miami Dade Community College and the University of Miami and holds both a master's degree and a Ph.D. in history from Florida State University. He has taught at Florida State University, Florida A&M University, Florida Atlantic University, the University of Miami, and Miami Dade College, where he served as a history professor from 1991 to 2016 and now holds emeritus status. His distinguished teaching career has earned him numerous honors, including Miami Dade College's Excellence in Teaching Award.A prolific author and scholar, Dr. George has written seventeen books, including two award-winning titles, as well as hundreds of articles, columns, book reviews, and historical essays. He is the editor of Tequesta, the Museum of Miami's scholarly historical journal, and has curated exhibitions for both the Museum of Miami and the Jewish Museum of Florida. His civic and professional leadership has included service as president of the Florida Historical Society, vice chairman of the City of Miami's historic preservation board, director of Broward County's historic preservation board, and president of the Louis Wolfson II Florida Moving Image Archive.Among his many recognitions, Miami New Times has twice named him Miami's outstanding historian and has called him "Mr. Miami History." He has received the Dade Heritage Trust's Henriette Harris Award, the Coral Gables Community Foundation's Education Award, and, in 2026, the Museum of Miami's Preservation Award. That same year, Miami Dade College selected him for induction into its Alumni Hall of Fame. Few people have done more to preserve, interpret, and share the story of Greater Miami. In fact, he could probably, and easily, spend the entire hour talking about the history of the very building we’re sitting in.It is an honor and privilege to welcome Dr. Paul S. George as moderator of this evening's conversation with his longtime friend, Javier “J. Adrian” Betancourt. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/91019f90-aa59-11f1-abda-d1c1d0c990ef-rimg-w1036-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/coral-gables/an-evening-with-j-adrian-betancourt-in-conversation-with-dr-paul-george/100001993021154925 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, trips-adventures, music, exhibitions, entertainment, artificial-intelligence, science-fair - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: all_ages - door_time: 2026-09-22T22:30:00Z - Duration: 1 hour - Location: Books & Books - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Coral Gables - **state**: FL - **country**: United States - **location**: Books & Books - **lat**: 25.7505441 - **long**: -80.2599664 - **full address**: Books & Books, 265 Aragon Avenue, Coral Gables, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: An Evening with J. Adrian Betancourt in conversation with Dr. Paul George - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/ed1beaf779bed5a23e7262146586d3463495fc6d14fed2556ac742ae7d787649-rimg-w1200-h600-dc91653a-gmir.jpg?v=1783357630 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is An Evening with J. Adrian Betancourt in conversation with Dr. Paul George being held? - **A:** An Evening with J. Adrian Betancourt in conversation with Dr. Paul George takes place on Tue, 22 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Tue, 22 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Books & Books, 265 Aragon Avenue, Coral Gables, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing An Evening with J. Adrian Betancourt in conversation with Dr. Paul George? - **A:** An Evening with J. Adrian Betancourt in conversation with Dr. Paul George is organized by Books & Books. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Books & Books's events? - **A:** Attendees have given Books & Books a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Books & Books has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** An Evening with J. Adrian Betancourt in conversation with Dr. Paul George is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Coral Gables, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If An Evening with J. Adrian Betancourt in conversation with Dr. Paul George sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "An Evening with J. Adrian Betancourt in conversation with Dr. Paul George", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/ed1beaf779bed5a23e7262146586d3463495fc6d14fed2556ac742ae7d787649-rimg-w1200-h600-dc91653a-gmir.jpg?v=1783357630", "startDate": "2026-09-22T19:00:00-04:00", "endDate": "2026-09-22T20:00:00-04:00", "url": "https://allevents.in/coral-gables/an-evening-with-j-adrian-betancourt-in-conversation-with-dr-paul-george/100001993021154925", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Books & Books", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "265 Aragon Avenue", "postalCode": "33134", "addressLocality": "Coral Gables", "addressRegion": "FL", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "25.7505441", "longitude": "-80.2599664" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Join us for an evening with author J. Adrian Betancourt for the release of his novel, MAYA LIN & THE ANCIENT ORDER OF SESHAT: THE ARQITECT.", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-07-05", "availabilityEnds": "2026-09-22T20:00:00-04:00", "validFrom": "2026-07-05", "lowPrice": "0.00", "highPrice": "0.00", "price": "0.00", "url": "https://allevents.in/coral-gables/an-evening-with-j-adrian-betancourt-in-conversation-with-dr-paul-george/100001993021154925" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-07-05", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-07-05", "url": "https://allevents.in/coral-gables/an-evening-with-j-adrian-betancourt-in-conversation-with-dr-paul-george/100001993021154925", "price": 0, "name": "Free Admission" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Books & Books", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/books-and-books/22514410", "description": "Books & Books | Bookstore & CaféWe’re your independent, locally owned bookstore with five locations in South Florida – plus stores at Miami International Airport, and Key West, FL. We’re a community of writers and readers, now hosting free and ticketed virtual events and featuring a carefully curated selection for safe shopping or curbside pick-up.Bookstores:Coral Gables: 305-442-4408Bal Harbour Shops: 305-864-4241Adrienne Arsht Center: 786-405-1744Suniland Shops: 786-552-3290Coconut Grove: 305-477-0866Key West: 305-320-0208Café:Coral Gables: 305-448-9599" } ] } ] ```