Get a taste of Miami's Cuban culture and locate hard-to-find Spanish-language fiction and non-fiction.

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In Short
Located on Calle Ocho near the heart of Little Havana, La Moderna Poesia proudly represents its Cuban heritage. Be warned: If you don't have an opinion on the political situation in Cuba, you probably will have one before you leave this immaculate bookstore. This is The Place to find Spanish-language books and the selection of Latin-American histories and biographies is quite comprehensive. Classics by authors like Miguel de Cervantes and Lope de Vega and newer works by erotic novelist Zoe Valdez, plus Daina Chaviano, Paulo Coelho, Jorge Ramos and more. These and works by authors like Isabel Allende, Mario Vargas Llosa and, of course, Danielle Steele are bestsellers. But you'll also find English-language classics, children's books and cookbooks here, too.