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Miami’s Home for Readers Who Love a True Story

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Immerse yourself in the stories that shaped our world at The Prologue Society, Miami’s distinguished community for readers of nonfiction. Our members gather for intimate luncheons that celebrate history, biography, and memoir, with featured authors hand-selected by Books & Books for their insight and craft.


Past speakers have included Doris Kearns Goodwin, Walter Isaacson, Anderson Cooper, Eric Lawson,Jill Lepore, and Dava Sobel. Each event features a lovely lunch and spirited conversation among lifelong learners. Join us as we explore ideas that inform, inspire, and connect, where every season opens a new chapter in Miami’s literary life

- NEW MEMBER PROMOTION -

$200 PER PERSON FOR 2025–2026

Use code newmember2526 to save $150 off annual membership. (Couples use newmember2526couple)

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Why Join The Prologue Society?

  • Exclusive Author Events – Attend six seasonal luncheons and up to two special events featuring renowned nonfiction writers who bring their stories and research to life.

  • Signed Books – Receive a signed copy of each featured title, even if you are unable to attend an event in person.

  • Bring a Guest –  Share the experience with friends or colleagues. Members may invite unlimited guests, with each guest able to attend once per season.

  • Head Table Opportunities – Members are invited to join the featured author at the head table on a rotating basis. 

  • Parking and Lunch – Registration for each event at Temple Israel includes onsite parking and lunch.

  • Meaningful Connections – Engage in lively table conversation and connect with fellow readers who share your curiosity and passion for learning.

Upcoming Events

  • January 15th Luncheon: Firestorm by Jacob Soboroff
    January 15th Luncheon: Firestorm by Jacob Soboroff
    Thu, Jan 15
    Temple Israel of Greater Miami - Wolfson
    Jan 15, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
    Temple Israel of Greater Miami - Wolfson, 137 NE 19th St, Miami, FL 33132, USA
    Jacob Soboroff, MS NOW national correspondent and bestselling author, presents Firestorm, a gripping account of the devastating 2025 Los Angeles wildfires and what they reveal about America’s escalating era of climate-driven disaster.
  • February 21st Luncheon @ Temple Judea: American Struggle by Jon Meacham
    February 21st Luncheon @ Temple Judea: American Struggle by Jon Meacham
    Feb 21, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
    Temple Judea, 5500 Granada Blvd, Coral Gables, FL 33146, USA
    Jon Meacham, Pulitzer Prize–winning historian and #1 New York Times bestselling author, presents American Struggle, a sweeping anthology of voices tracing the nation’s ongoing quest to realize a more perfect union.
  • March 11th Luncheon: Biography of a Dangerous Idea by Andrew S. Curran
    March 11th Luncheon: Biography of a Dangerous Idea by Andrew S. Curran
    Membership Offer
    Wed, Mar 11
    Mar 11, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
    Temple Israel of Greater Miami - Wolfson, 137 NE 19th St, Miami, FL 33132, USA
    Andrew S. Curran, acclaimed historian and biographer, presents Biography of a Dangerous Idea, a bold examination of how Enlightenment thinkers reshaped the concept of race from Louis XIV to Jefferson.
  • April 10th Luncheon: London Falling by Patrick Radden Keefe
    April 10th Luncheon: London Falling by Patrick Radden Keefe
    Membership Offer
    Fri, Apr 10
    Temple Israel of Greater Miami - Wolfson
    Apr 10, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
    Temple Israel of Greater Miami - Wolfson, 137 NE 19th St, Miami, FL 33132, USA
    Patrick Radden Keefe, bestselling and award-winning author, presents London Falling, a gripping investigation into a young man’s mysterious death and the hidden criminal world beneath the polished surface of modern London.
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Founded in 1992, The Prologue Society is Miami’s premier nonfiction literary organization dedicated to exploring history, biography, and memoir through author events and lively discussion.

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18495 S. Dixie Highway, #373
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