• Pop-Up at Marigny Market

    Marigny Farmer's Market 2624 Burgundy Street, New Orleans

    We’re popping up at the Marigny Market! Come out and browse a handpicked selection of books curated specifically for this event, all alongside beloved local farmers and makers. Grab some honey for your toast, veggies for your dinner and a book or two for your weekend. Whether you’re looking for your next great read or …

  • Book Banter Featuring Lauren Rhoades

    Virtual Author Event

    Join us for a lively conversation with Lauren Rhoades, a writer, editor and grantmaker whose debut book, Split the Baby was released in 2025. Host, Rayna Nielsen will talk with Lauren about her connection to the south, her memoir, her upcoming projects and more. Watch the live stream on YouTube Thursday, September 4 at 6pm …

  • Books, Banter & Cider with Nathaniel Rich

    Broad Street Cider 2723 S Broad St, New Orleans, LA, United States

    Join us for one of our favorite pairings: good books, thoughtful conversation, and a glass (or two) of cider! This month, we’re delighted to welcome Nathaniel Rich to talk about the inspiration behind his latest book, Cloudthief, the challenges of switching between fiction and non-fiction writing, and the themes that weave their way through his …

  • Pop-up at Parleaux

    Parleaux Beer Lab 634 Lesseps St., New Orleans, LA, United States

    We’re popping up at Parleaux Beer Lab with some of our favorite reads! Grab a pour of one of Parleaux’s small batch craft beers while you browse a selection of books curated specifically for this event.

  • Book Banter Featuring Jennifer Polson Peterson

    Virtual Author Event

    Book Banter is excited to welcome Jennifer Polson Peterson author of the poetry collection, Degenerate Era of an Expanding Universe. Join us for a thoughtful and engaging discussion about the book, its exploration of our strange and shifting world, and the ideas, questions, and experiences that inspired Peterson’s work. Watch the live stream on YouTube Thursday, August …

  • Evening Storytime with Julie Gerdes Becnel

    Parleaux Beer Lab 634 Lesseps St., New Orleans, LA, United States

    We’re heading to Parleaux Beer Lab for a cozy Evening Storytime! Join us Friday, September 11th at 6pm as local author Julie Gerdes Becnel shares her book, Roux’s First Day with us. Settle in with a pint of Parleaux’s small-batch craft beer and a juice box for the little ones while enjoying a family-friendly reading. After storytime, kids are …