Indie BookSellers

Independent bookstore in New Orleans

Octavia Books

Octavia Books is an independently owned, brick-and-mortar bookstore serving the New Orleans reader community. Its strengths include new releases, literary fiction, history, biography, cookbooks, Louisiana authors, children’s books, signed editions, and major events.

Independently owned New Orleans, LA Online ordering

About Octavia Books

Octavia Books is an independently owned, brick-and-mortar bookstore serving the New Orleans reader community. Readers visit for new releases, literary fiction, history, biography, cookbooks, Louisiana authors, children’s books, signed editions, and major events. The shop provides a local alternative for discovery, knowledgeable recommendations, special ordering when available, and direct support of the region’s literary life.

This profile is part of the Indie BookSellers directory of independently owned, brick-and-mortar bookstores. Store inventory changes frequently, so contact the bookseller with a title or ISBN when you are looking for a specific edition.

Books, specialties, and services

Specialty

Children’s books Young adult

Service

Author events Online ordering Signed editions

Format

New books

Store hours

Current hours have not yet been independently verified.

Hours can change for holidays, events, and seasonal schedules. Check the bookstore’s official website or call before making a special trip.

Accessibility information

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