James Nolan presents Flight Risk at 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 6, at Garden District Book Shop (2727 Prytania Street). In Flight Risk, James Nolan, a fifth-generation New Orleans native, offers an intimate portrait of both his insular hometown and his generation’s counterculture. James Nolan is a widely published fiction writer, poet, essayist, and translator. Recent … Garden District Books presents James Nolan
Come join Elizabeth Cobbs in a signing of and reading from her new book, The Hello Girls, at 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 6, at Octavia Books (513 Octavia Street). The event is free and open to the public. Elizabeth Cobbs is an award-winning historian with a Ph.D. in American History from Stanford University. She currently … Octavia Books presents Elizabeth Cobbs
Join the Pebbles Center at the Children’s Resource Center branch of the New Orleans Public Library for bilingual story time at 4:30 p.m. on Monday, April 10, at The Pebbles Center (913 Napoleon Avenue). They will be featuring the book Ada’s Violin, about an orchestra made of recycled instruments. A craft session will follow. The … Children’s Resource Center presents Bilingual Story Time
Hosted by Victory Family Farm, a community read-in silent protest will be held at 12 p.m. on Sunday, April 2, at the Big Lake at City Park. “All you have to do is bring your tablet or printed book and your blankets and snacks. Everyone is welcome!” Recommended reading genres: dystopia, history, nonfiction, science fiction, … Community Read-In Silent Protest at City Park
Join Bar Chef Laura in the bar for the book club’s monthly Round Table discussion at 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 20, at SoBou (310 Chartres Street). Sip a signature cocktail based on the reading and join in the lively discussion with Laura, the literary bar genius, and fellow guests. This month’s book: Run Baby Run, … SoBou’s Boozy Book Club
Join Esoterotica for a reading of erotic writings by local writers at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 19, at The AllWays Lounge (2240 St. Claude Avenue). Admission is free and open to the public (…”but its always sexy to pay what you can”). Esoterotica is a revolving cast of New Orleans area writers, reading and performing … The AllWays Lounge hosts Esoterotica: SeductionConnectionIntimacy Starts in the Mind
Join Esoterotica for original readings of erotic writings by local writers at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 3, at The AllWays Lounge (2240 St. Claude Avenue). Admission is free and open to the public (…”but its always sexy to pay what you can”). Esoterotica is a revolving cast of New Orleans area writers, reading and performing … The AllWays Lounge hosts Esoterotica Extended Universe: A Night of Nerd-rotica
In coordination with the New Orleans Poetry Festival, Small Press Fair will be a two day event, beginning at 10 a.m. on April 21, at the New Orleans Healing Center (2372 St. Claude Avenue). Small Press Fair will feature some of the top small presses publishing poetry and translation in the United States, including Lavender Ink/Dialogos, … Small Press Fair at New Orleans Healing Center
Join Jon McCarthy for the release of his book Hard Roll: A Paramedic’s Perspective on Life and Death in New Orleans at 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 20, at Garden District Book Shop (2727 Prytania Street). Hosted by the Garden District Book Shop, the event will include a panel discussion, wine and cheese, and a book … Garden District Book Shop presents Jon McCarthy
Join hosts Jeaniene Frost, Melissa Marr, and Kelley Armstrong at StoryCon, a three-day event, beginning at 3 p.m. on Friday, September 15, at the JW Marriott Hotel (614 Canal Street). A “Mardi Gras” for readers, featuring book lovers and the Big Easy, StoryCon will be from September 15 through September 17. Enjoy various panels and mixers … NOLA StoryCon
