Octavia Books
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Octavia Books is an independent, locally-owned New Orleans bookstore serving booklovers everywhere.
New Orleans
Joined March 2010
Thanks to author @nolacampanella for a wonderful presentation on Crossroads, Cutoffs & Confluences, and to all who joined us last night for the book launch. Signed copies at
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Join us tonight with urban geographer @nolacampanella Richard Campanella for a presentation and book signing celebrating the launch of his new book, CROSSROADS, CUTOFFS, AND CONFLUENCES: Origins of Louisiana Cities, Towns, and Villages. 5-8-2025 at 6pm.
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Join us at 6pm w/James Beard Award-winning New Orleans chef Nina Compton & James Beard Award-winning writer Osayi Endolyn when they present and sign their fabulous new cook book, KWÉYÒL/CREOLE: Recipes, Stories, and Tings from a St. Lucian Chef's Journey.
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Live from Octavia Books - Alison Fensterstock discussing her new book, HOW WOMEN MADE MUSIC: A Revolutionary History from NPR Music, with Jami Attenberg, author of A REASON TO SEE YOU AGAIN: A Novel.
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Join us at 6pm with Tripp Friedler for the launch THE TUNNEL.
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An inspiring evening with @naanking -BIRD MILK & MOSQUITO BONES - in conversation with @jamiattenberg.
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RT @jamiattenberg: Hey my event with @naanking is still happening @octaviabooks tonight. Hope to see you there at 6!.
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RT @tegbridges: Women reporters had to fight for locker room access. A new book tells the story. @MelissaLudtke will be at @octaviabooks in….
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Join us at 6:00 for a special evening when writer Priyanka Mattoo presents her memoir in essays, BIRD MILK & MOSQUITO BONES. She will appear in conversation with author @jamiattenberg .
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Despite Hurricane Francine approaching to the west of New Orleans, we are open today, at least for a few hours. If you are nearby, come stock up on some great books and reading light. - they keep working just fine when the power goes out. Stay safe!
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Get tickets now for Ransom Riggs's launch of SUNDERWORLD, VOL. I when the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Miss Peregrine’s Peculiar Children novels appears in person with authors @djolder and @BrittanyActs. Wed., Aug 28, 6pm @octaviabooks.
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We are so looking forward to the return visit of Ransom Riggs on Wed. 8-28-24 at 6pm when he appears in conversation with @djolder & @BrittanyActs for the launch of SUNDERWORLD. Ticket includes signed copy, special gift from Ransom and more.
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Join us Mon. at 6 for a presentation & signing with Randy Fertel (The Gorilla Man and the Empress of Steak) featuring his new book, WINGING IT. He will appear in conversation with author and poet Beth Ann Fennelly.
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RT @rfertel: New Orleans friends! In one week, on Monday, May 20th, please join me on the next stop of the Winging It book tour for a conve….
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Come join us at 1:00pm for a Saturday afternoon storytime reading with children's author and illustrator Brooke Bourgeois celebrating her heartwarming debut picture book, PENELOPE'S BALLOONS. Yes, there will be ballooons!
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Come meet author/illustrator @bro_bourgeois and join us for a special story time celebrating her heartwarming debut picture book, PENELOPE'S BALLOONS. Yes, there will be balloons!
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RT @Saints: #Saints Legend @SteveGleason launched his new book “A Life Impossible” . He held his first book signing at Octavia Books last n….
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RT @SteveGleason: To read it aloud and fully connect emotionally with people through my words in this book was powerful. To relive chapter….
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RT @WDSUMorgan: Such an honor to support my dear friend @JeffDuncan_ & @SteveGleason for a reading from their new book: A Life Impossible.….
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