Cookbooks, history books, gothic novels, children’s bedtime stories, poetry collections and so much more. They are just a few of colorful reading matter available at New Orleans’ bookstores, many of which are in the French Quarter.
From chain stores like Barnes & Noble and Borders to the small independently owned bookstores featuring old and new works, you can find nearly everything literary here or have it special-ordered for you. In a city that has spawned and encouraged some of the most renowned writers in American history, local bookstores take special pride in offering works of up-and-coming local authors.
For a comprehensive list of New Orleans bookstores see below for more details.
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Arcadian Books & Prints
714 Orleans Ave., New Orleans, LA 70116 [Map It] (504) 523-4138 Neighborhood: French Quarter Shop Type: Book Store
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Community Book Center
2523 Bayou Rd. , New Orleans, LA 70119 [Map It] (504) 948-7323 www.communitybookcenter.com Neighborhood: Mid-City Shop Type: Book Store
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Crescent City Books
204 Chartres St., New Orleans, LA 70130 [Map It] (504) 524-4997 Neighborhood: French Quarter Shop Type: Book Store
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deVille Books
736 Union St., New Orleans, LA 70130 [Map It] (504) 569-1016 Neighborhood: Central Business District/Downtown Shop Type: Book Store
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Faulkner House Books
624 Pirate's Alley, New Orleans, LA 70130 [Map It] (504) 524-2940 www.faulknerhousebooks.net Neighborhood: French Quarter Shop Type: Book Store
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Garden District Book Shop
2727 Prytania St., New Orleans, LA 70130 [Map It] (504) 895-2266 www.gardendistrictbookshop.com Neighborhood: Uptown/Garden District Shop Type: Book Store
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Iron Rail Bookstore & Library (The)
511 Marigny St., New Orleans, LA 70117 [Map It] (504) 944-0366 www.ironrail.org Neighborhood: Faubourg Marigny/Bywater Shop Type: Book Store
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Kaboom Books
901 Barracks St., New Orleans, LA 70116 [Map It] (504) 529-5780 Neighborhood: French Quarter Shop Type: Book Store
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Kitchen Witch
631 Toulouse St., New Orleans, LA 70116 [Map It] (504) 528-8382 Neighborhood: French Quarter Shop Type: Book Store
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Librarie Book Shop
823 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA 70116 [Map It] (504) 525-4837 Shop Type: Book Store
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Maple Street Book Shop
7523 Maple St., New Orleans, LA 70118 [Map It] (504) 866-4916 www.maplestreetbookshop.com Neighborhood: Uptown/Garden District Shop Type: Book Store
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Maple Street Children's Book Shop
7529 Maple St., New Orleans, LA 70118 [Map It] (504) 861-2105 www.maplestreetbookshop.com Neighborhood: Uptown/Garden District Shop Type: Book Store
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McKeown's Books and Difficult Music
4737 Tchoupitoulas St., New Orleans, LA 70115 [Map It] (504) 895-1954 www.mckeownsbooks.com Neighborhood: Uptown/Garden District Shop Type: Book Store
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New Orleans Books & Tours
1 Poydras St., New Orleans, LA 70130 [Map It] Neighborhood: Central Business District/Downtown Shop Type: Book Store In Mall: The Riverwalk
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Octavia Books
513 Octavia St, New Orleans, LA 70115 [Map It] (504) 899-7323 www.octaviabooks.com Neighborhood: Uptown/Garden District Shop Type: Book Store
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