Octavia Books

It's been 13 years since writing my first review for Octavia Books, a business so genuinely great that although not much has changed, another review is warranted.Octavia Books is a little refuge Uptown, tucked back from Magazine Street on a residential block. For anyone on a Magazine Street stroll, find your way here for a lovely little break. If you're a visitor to NOLA, you're going to want to check out the array of local authors' work which is extensively available here. Five stars for their strong support of authors and setting up such great reading events! Sign up for emails and you'll be privy to their excellent calendar of events. I love readings here because they transform the space into an intimate arrangement. It just feels really special. I love the owners and staff because they are clearly so passionate about books. They are the real heros. Let's keep indie bookstore culture alive.

The service and the selection are phenomenal. The book signing and readings are enjoyable and really quite interesting. It's a great independent bookstore.!

What a gorgeous bookstore.. It's organized  and spacious, with wonderful natural lighting. There is street parking, so you'll have to get in where you fit in. The staff is cool and efficient. This was my first visit here, but it will certainly not be my last.

I am just visiting New Orleans and I always love finding independent bookstores when traveling. Octavia books did NOT disappoint. The store is bright and well organized. The staff were friendly and helpful. I enjoyed browsing their book sections and definitely walked out with more than I planned on buying. They had a great selection of gift items, stickers, notebooks, shirts, etc that made the book nerd heart of mine extremely happy. If you are looking for a great, local bookstore, come to Octavia Books!

As a book lover, I had to find a shop during my Nola stay. This place is quaint and has something for every one. The employees are polite and helpful! Definitely recommend you stop in here!

Octavia Books is one of my favorite independent bookstores, I highly recommend them. They are always helpful and polite.

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It's such a lovely, aesthetically pleasing book store to walk into. All the books are lined up neatly and organized that you don't even want to touch it. They have all books of all kinds. If you can't find a book, Just ask for the people at the register to help and they will kindly assist you. You can also order a book and pick it up here as well. This place is lovely to stroll into to find your next to book to read and maybe snap a few pictures too (cause it's just too pretty not to!)

11 out of 10. Outstanding bookstore with cheerful atmosphere, great selection, funs gifts and friendly staff. Highly recommend.

This is literally one of my favorite bookstores in the nation. First of all the staff is always helpful and the store is well laid out and cozy. Second of all, New Orleans is truly a reading city with plenty of independent coffee shops to spend a relaxing day reading.