Stopped in for some fountain pen accessories and paper. I left empty handed after whomever was…read moreworking followed me around the store while making exasperated, gruff noises while pretending to clean. Did not ask if I needed help, just kept slamming things around while I tried to shop. I asked if he was ok and if the last customers made a mess. (The 3 drunk ladies that were shopping ahead of me were treated with upmost courtesy.) They have a fine selection of stationary etc. Nothing to die for, though I would have loved to have picked up a magnifying glass. While I understand theft is probably high on this area, this was just rude behavior. Avoid.

It's been a little over 10 years since I last stopped in at Papier Plume. I'm not sure where I was…read morewalking at the time, or what I was really doing work colleague-wis, as my Royal Street positioning in the present and looking at the past was way off. I came away with some seal wax and stamp, while Gayle added some Cat Tarot and Cat greeting cards to my purchase. As before, the "analog" paper goods were well curated and priced, store staff were very helpful and friendly, and this remains one of these stores that are a joy to wander on this bright and welcoming corner of Royal and Dumaine.

Need a snack for your flight? Want to pick up a last minute gift for that special someone?…read more Nice place to grab something to eat or a magazine before your next flight.

Just off St. Charles Ave, right behind the BEAUTIFUL Latter Library, and only open for a few select…read morehours each week, this little book store is full of the BEST DEALS in used books in the city, the area, and possibly the state (please correct me if you know of somewhere better!). It is well organized, full of Thousands of books for $1 dollar (Not all books are one dollar, but more than half!). They also have DVDs, and kids books.There is a big shelf as soon as you walk in filled with the books that most kids have to read for their English classes, and most for $1. And then you are finished reading your books, you can donate them back to this facility and it goes to further the efforts of the Friends of the New Orleans Public Library.....win-win!! An added benefit for those who like to compost, Compost NOW accepts frozen compostable food scraps here from 12:30pm-2pm every Wednesday. Recycle some books, and recycle food waste.

I love this place. Books at a great price that also supports libraries... what more can you ask…read morefor! I am always able to find books I want to read that are in very good quality. They do sort the books into genres which is very helpful. They even have a section for kids books and New Orleans focused books. You can pay with credit card (I think it is $5 minimum) or cash. $1 for paperback books and $2 for hardcover (what a steal!!!) I appreciate their COVID precautions, they only allow 8 people inside at a time (as of January 2021) which I appreciate.

This Barnes and Noble location used to be my main study spot when I was still in high school. There…read moreare many tables that are available for you to sit at and the inside is very spacious. The staff is also pretty nice and helpful if you had any questions. The only reason why I'm giving them four stars is because there are no outlets available if you had to charge your laptop or cell phone which is a bit of a hassle since most people usually use electronics for their studying. Other than that, this is still a solid Barnes and Noble in the Westbank area.

So, the interesting thing here is that I didn't visit this location because it was Barnes & Noble…read moreand they seem to be closing up all over the country. I actually visited here because I found out they actually had the JUST egg bagel which I had been looking for all over the country. Imagine my surprise when I found out it was in Harvey, LA of all places. The establishment was also very big, clean, well lit, and had a great ambiance to it. The customer service was good as well and I look forward to visiting again when I am in the crescent city. Eat, Drink, and Be Merry, my Friends!!

This bookstore is singular and a real trip. It's marginally organized with stacks to the ceiling…read more Would benefit from more space or weeding out, but there's very little that's pure junk. Pricing is fair. The owner is helpful and a conversationalist, so if you enjoy those aspects of bookstores you should definitely stop by. I would recommend bringing a LED flashlight. The owner has a small one, and you can use your phone, but they're not bright enough for some of the nooks and crannies. Not entirely sure about its hours - was open during the week when I stopped by but not on Sunday.

Best bookstore in New Orleans! Russell is great! His stacks contain actual treasures of history,…read moreart, geography and gems that any reader or collector will find invaluable. Matthew

Beckham's Bookshop instantly became one of my all-time favorite bookstores. It has this magical,…read moreoverflowing charm that honestly reminded me of the library in Barbie of Swan Lake -- towering stacks of books, shelves crammed with treasures, and the feeling that no matter how long you browse, you'll keep discovering something new. There's a resident cat who wanders around saying hello, which just adds to the cozy, quirky atmosphere. The place has so much character -- books tucked into every corner and that perfect "organized chaos" vibe only the best secondhand shops manage to pull off. I could spend full days in here and still not see everything. Easily one of the best bookshops I've ever visited.

Just meandering around New Orleans when I came across this wonderful bookstore. I adore books…read morebecause I need to hold them and turn the pages as I immerse myself in the stories. The ladies who work here are just wonderful. They enhance the experience of the store in such a way that makes you never want to leave. Rare and old books just give me a feeling. This is the type of place that I would just volunteer to work in because I wanted to read it all!

Highly recommend! Great selection of adult, teen and kids books. If they don't have what you are…read morelooking for, they will order it for you. They accept gently used books and give you a store credit. Mufavorite thing of all about Two Fish is their community events. Join a book club or just stop in for BYOB (Bring your own book).

What a lovely surprise. It's in part of Cafe Aquarius and the owner Ann is a complete doll. She's…read moreso nice and friendly. They specialize in children's books and is such a delightful bookstore.

Pandemic update: Still 5 stars and they are making it super…read moreeasy to order and get your books, puzzles and games. If they have whatever you need instock, then you can get contactless delivery to your car! If they don't there is an independent bookstore link and they get a good percentage of the sale proceeds. They have a great selection of new and used books, many local. And they have great gift selections too.

As an English teacher, I spend way more time in bookstores than other stores because the nerd in me…read moreis just enraptured by them. I happened upon Tubby and Coos completely by accident as I had set out to visit one of the neighboring shops and they caught my attention by their PSA sign out front. I walked in the store, and the Sci Fi nerd in me just jumped out as the first thing I saw was Doctor Who. There are a great variety of other books as well, many that appeal to the YA audience as well as the alleged adults of the crowd. I actually ended up picking up a book on the history of the Carnival Krewes of New Orleans, so there really is a bit of something for everyone. The store is small, but there are two stories of goodies contained therein so make sure you take your time to enjoy it all.

I had always walked past Crescent City Books on Chartres but usually they were closed when I did…read more Fortunately we caught them when they were open and it was wonderful to go inside, look at what they had for used and rare books. I picked up an autographed copy of one book by a local novelist that intrigued me and I paid $20 for. The woman behind the counter was lovely to talk to as my wife and I paid for our books we had selected. I also enjoyed the chair that was nestled in one of the back aisles that you can use to read a passage from one of the books you may be looking to buy.

Cute book store. A lot of patrons. Old vintage books and posters. Good stop along the French…read moreQuartersp