Book shopping in New Orleans
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Librairie Books
A jam-packed little shop of delights for the avid bookworm and collector. The emphasis here is squarely on very old (and sometimes dusty) volumes. You might dig up an ancient copy of Herbert Asbury’s The French Quarter, or other tales of old New Orleans. And there are scholarly texts and ample material of more general interest as well.
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The Collection
The little gift shop at the Historic New Orleans Collection has a quality selection of new and used books on the region's history, politics, art and architecture. There's also a small selection of art reproductions from the Historic Collection's impressive archive. This is also a good spot to pick up some classy postcards.
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Kaboom Books
In the far reaches of the lower Quarter, Kaboom is a great book store to visit for its large and varied collection. Prices are often well below what you would expect, and the paperback shelves are packed with thousands of classics and mysteries and recent best sellers. You'll find something to read here, for sure.
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Arcadian Books & Art Prints
Arcadian is a small, crowded little shop that’s filled with Southern literature and history, as well as many volumes in French. Owner Russell Desmond speaks French fluently and is a wonderful, if cynical, ambassador for New Orleans.
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Crescent City Books
You'll want to include this two-story concern in your tour of the city's book shops. Crescent City stocks a healthy blend of hard-to-find out-of-print titles and newly published volumes. Prices are generally reasonable.
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Garden District Bookshop
In the Rink, this place offers a select collection of 1st-edition works. It also stocks mostly new books about the region and hosts book signings with local authors, who have a habit of dropping in every now and then.
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Faubourg Marigny Book Store
The South’s oldest gay bookstore is a ramshackle, intellectual spot and a good place to pick up local ‘zines and catch up on the New Orleans scene, gay or otherwise. Look for the subtle (enormous) rainbow flag.
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Beckham’s Bookstore
Across the street from the House of Blues live-music venue, this large, neatly organized store has two floors of used books, and also sells used classical LPs. It’s definitely worth a browse.
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Faulkner House Books
The erudite owner of this former residence of author William Faulkner sells rare first editions and new titles.
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Maple Street Book Shop
A mainstay independent bookstore in Uptown, with a children's bookstore next door.
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