Octavia Books

Octavia Books has been a cherished part of Uptown New Orleans since 2000, surviving Hurricane Katrina and emerging as a symbol of the city's literary resilience. The store's warm, inviting space on its namesake Octavia Street draws neighborhood residents and visitors alike with a thoughtfully curated selection that emphasizes literary fiction, New Orleans culture, and cooking. The Katrina recovery section remains a powerful reminder of the storm's impact and the city's remarkable renewal. The events calendar is packed with readings by the extraordinary concentration of literary talent that calls New Orleans home, and the store's personal approach to bookselling reflects the intimacy that makes neighborhood life in New Orleans so special.