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Ahhhh, vacation . . . Vacations provide us with an ocean of free time, time to rest, relax – and catch up on your reading! There’s nothing quite like sitting on the beach with a good book, and deciding what to read on vacation is half the fun. If you are looking for some good “beach reading” for your Puerto Vallarta vacation, you’ve come to the right place!

In Puerto Vallarta there are many bookstores, sidewalk coffee shops and cyber cafes scattered around Old Town, where you can find used books in English for sale and/or exchange. “Page In the Sun,” across the street from Lazaro Cardenas Park, has a good selection, “The Book Store” on Carranza offers newly released English books and magazines, and the Los Mangos Public Library on the road to Pitillal has a nice English-language section plus quite a few magazines and newspapers.

If you are staying in Nuevo Vallarta, stop by NVBookstore on the second floor of the Paradise Plaza Shopping Center for Best Sellers and newly released books in English.

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Dennis Garnhum Brings ‘Toward Beauty’ to Puerto Vallarta

Canadian author Dennis Garnhum brings his new memoir Toward Beauty to Puerto Vallarta on January 7, offering candid, funny, and inspiring stories from his 830-kilometer Camino trek. Guests can hear his journey firsthand at The Living Room Bookstore & Café.

Guadalajara International Book Fair Returns for 2025 Edition

The Guadalajara International Book Fair returns from November 29 to December 7, 2025, bringing nine days of literature, culture, and global exchange to Jalisco’s capital. With more than 3,000 activities, 2,800 publishers, and Barcelona as Guest of Honor, over 800 writers and nearly one million visitors are expected.

The Living Room Bookstore Opens 2nd Location in 5 de Diciembre

The Living Room Bookstore & Café, a Marina Vallarta favorite for book lovers and coffee fans, is opening a second location in 5 de Diciembre. Alongside books, it offers locally made gifts, literary treasures, unique finds, and Mexican coffee roasted right here in Puerto Vallarta.

38th Guadalajara International Book Fair A Record-Breaking Success

The 2024 Guadalajara International Book Fair (FIL) has concluded, leaving a lasting impression. This year's event, which took place from November 30 to December 8, shattered records, attracting a massive 907,300 attendees, 2,763 publishing houses from 64 countries, and 18,100 book professionals.

World-Class Literary and Cultural Showcase Returns to Guadalajara

The 38th Guadalajara International Book Fair, the largest literary gathering in the Americas, returns Nov. 30 - Dec. 8, 2024, at Expo Guadalajara. With Spain as Guest of Honor, the event promises a rich program featuring over 850 authors, workshops, exhibitions, cultural performances, and more.

Puerto Vallarta Welcomes Pulitzer Prize-Winning Author

As part of the Noches de Verano en OPC program, on Thursday, August 1, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Cristina Rivera Garza will share insights into her literary work, "The Invincible Summer of Liliana," which illuminate the tragic femicide of her sister, Liliana.

Guadalajara Hosts 37th International Book Fair Nov 25-Dec 3

The 37th edition of the Guadalajara International Book Fair, better known as the FIL, is set to take place at Expo Guadalajara, November 25 through December 3, 2023. The largest book fair in the Americas, and second-largest in the world, it is also considered the most important annual cultural event of its kind in the Spanish-speaking world.

‘Kambalache’, a Fun Filled Event for Book Lovers at Los Mangos

On Saturday, July 22 from 10 am until 8 pm, the Puerto Vallarta Public Library, Biblioteca Los Mangos, will host 'Kambalache', a fun filled event for book lovers. Everyone is invited to come out to the library to enjoy book exchanges, conferences, collective learning, poetry readings, music, food and fun!

Gil Gevins Book Signing at Galleria Dante’s Meet the Artist Night

Galleria Dante invites you to stop by on Friday, February 24th, from 6 to 9 pm to meet the artists – there are usually 10-12 in attendance - and author Gil Gevins, named 'Jalisco's Funniest Human Being', will be there signing his newest book, 'KAH'.

‘Buenos Días Puerto Vallarta’ Book Sales Benefit Casa Esperanza

Kim and Paul Flippen have created a coffee table book that features selected works by celebrated artist, Francine Peters. Now you can take a colorful stroll through Puerto Vallarta as seen through Francine’s eyes while helping the women and children at the Casa Esperanza Women's Shelter.