Miami Beach has a complex history and society formation that is mostly unknown to even locals. There are some fiction books that intend to fill that gap and tell the story of the changes in politics and society of Miami Beach using literary narrative tools.

Miami Beach: Blueprint of an Eden provides a rich cultural, architectural, political, social, and even botanical history of this place at its golden time. The authors, Michele Oka and Mitchell Wolfson, the children of two Miami Majors in the 40's and 50's, lived and knew first hand the glamour of a city and they show it through their family albums and interesting documentation that include letters, photographs and maps.

Miami Beach (Images of America) by Seth Barnson follows a similar saga style.

Wordly known for its Art Deco buildings, it is no wonder that most of the books about this area deal with, yes, architecture. Take Tropical Deco: The Architecture and Design of Old Miami Beach. Its author, Laura Cerwinske, explores the details of the Art Deco's evolution and examines its design in the neighborhood. The best place to find this kind of literature is the Art Deco District Welcome Center at 1001 Ocean Drive in South Beach. You can also try Books and Books store on Lincoln Road.