# Event Details - **Event Name**: Books&Books at The Betsy Hotel Presents An Afternoon with Paul Yoon - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 26 Jul, 2026 at 04:00 pm – Sun, 26 Jul, 2026 at 05:00 pm - **Event Description**: Join us for an afternoon at The Betsy Hotel with author Paul Yoon for the release of his latest novel, ETNA.About this Event? Free & open to the public · RSVP recommended · Books will be available for purchase at the event. Can't make the event? .About the Books & Books at the Betsy Monthly Literary Series + Mini ResidencyThe series marks the return of Books & Books’ beloved literary programming to Miami Beach, following the closure of its Lincoln Road location during the pandemic. It also champions a 20 year partnership between Betsy co-owner Jonathan Plutzik and bookstore entrepreneur Mitchell Kaplan, both pacesetting leaders of distinguished South Florida business concerns – with a profound commitment to the power of literature to build community.Events will take place on the last Sunday of every month at 4 p.m. in Bbar, The Betsy’s intimate underground art-filled venue. Each salon-style gathering will feature a visiting author - selected by Books&Books in partnership with major publishers -, and an audience Q&A. Signed copies of books will be available for purchase. Valet and street parking will be available.About The BookSet in a fictional country in the present day, this is a story told through the eyes of an ex-military dog, Etna. After surviving years of a devastating war, Etna decides one night to leave the men he has fought alongside for years and return home—to the place where he was taken from when he was young, in the thin but persistent hope that if a home exists for him, it might be there.Thus begins an exhilarating odyssey told through the eyes of a dog as he traverses across ruined landscapes and fights to survive in a world that, even in peacetime, proves to be just as precarious. Along the way, he encounters other animals and humans who are attempting to figure out how to start again. What makes a life when there is no home to go back to? How do we begin to trust each other again after such profound loss?This is a novel about the power of an idea, about never giving up, and ultimately a novel about finding hope in the most dire of times.About The AuthorPaul Yoon is the author of six works of fiction: Etna; Once the Shore, a New York Times Notable Book; Snow Hunters, winner of the Young Lions Fiction Award; The Mountain, an NPR Best Book of the Year; Run Me to Earth, a Time Must-Read Books of 2020 and longlisted for the Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Fiction; and The Hive and the Honey, winner of the 20th Annual Story Prize and longlisted for the Joyce Carol Oates prize.About the ModeratorCristina Nosti is the Director of Events & Programming at Books & Books. She oversees one of the country's most respected author event programs, producing hundreds of literary conversations, book launches, and cultural events each year while connecting readers with leading voices in fiction, nonfiction, journalism, and the arts.Before joining Books & Books, Nosti built a distinguished career in South Florida's cultural community, serving in leadership roles at the Museum of Contemporary Art, North Miami, the Cultural Affairs Department at Miami Dade College, and the Cuban Museum of Arts & Culture. Her experience spans arts administration, grant writing, public relations, and cultural programming. She is a graduate of the University of Miami and has also worked in television and at Columbia Pictures in Los Angeles.Throughout her career, Nosti has moderated conversations with acclaimed authors and has become a respected voice in independent bookselling, literary programming, and the promotion of free expression and reading communities. She is a frequent speaker at national bookselling conferences and is recognized for her work fostering meaningful dialogue between authors and readers. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/83f91c30-87d9-11f1-81f1-8dbc211b5efc-rimg-w490-h740-dc9b943c-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/841c5ba0-87d9-11f1-b6c8-ef4137d8dcb0-rimg-w1200-h472-dcffffff-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/miami-beach/booksandbooks-at-the-betsy-hotel-presents-an-afternoon-with-paul-yoon/100001987701961073 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, business, dog, it - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: all_ages - door_time: 2026-07-26T19:30:00Z - Duration: 1 hour - Location: The Betsy Hotel - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Miami Beach - **state**: FL - **country**: United States - **location**: The Betsy Hotel - **lat**: 25.7865312 - **long**: -80.1297167 - **full address**: The Betsy Hotel, 1440 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Books&Books at The Betsy Hotel Presents An Afternoon with Paul Yoon - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/589b19653249727b75aac11776a0fff331bacc35b302125ca0de4f3d915bf610-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf7462e-gmir.jpg?v=1781713570 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Books&Books at The Betsy Hotel Presents An Afternoon with Paul Yoon being held? - **A:** Books&Books at The Betsy Hotel Presents An Afternoon with Paul Yoon takes place on Sun, 26 Jul, 2026 at 04:00 pm to Sun, 26 Jul, 2026 at 05:00 pm at The Betsy Hotel, 1440 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Books&Books at The Betsy Hotel Presents An Afternoon with Paul Yoon? - **A:** Books&Books at The Betsy Hotel Presents An Afternoon with Paul Yoon is organized by Books & Books. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Books&Books at The Betsy Hotel Presents An Afternoon with Paul Yoon is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Miami Beach, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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