Octavia Books

Heather Verret

6 months ago

Expansive shop with friendly staff. Only regret is not checking out Cafe Malou, which is attached!

Leah Martin

2 years ago

Great bookstore! There is plenty of literature to choose from. Time can easily escape once you're in the shop. If you enjoy reading, this place is worth a visit. 📚 …

Andrew

7 months ago

As a first-time visitor (and customer too!), I was fascinated how big the bookstore was inside. Lovely place - and with a connected cafe too! I was able to pick up a cool board book for a child's birthday, plus a couple gifts for family. Can't wait to come back again!

Amanda

2 years ago

This bookstore is amazing. I can't imagine how it will get any better with the expansion, but I know it will manage to do so. Great selection and very helpful staff.

Allison W

month ago

Amazing selection and location! Would love to purchase a sticker or two for some friends that live out of town, but did not see any the last few times I was in. I'll ask as I'm checking out next time.

Theresa Stone

10 months ago

This is an amazing bookstore!! The staff are helpful and very friendly. The book selection is top notch as well.

David Fielding

10 months ago

I first learned of Octavia Books looking online for a Bunny Matthews book. I didn't realize at the time Octavia Books was in New Orleans (although the author was a NOLA cartoonist). On my next visit to NOLA, I made a point to visit Octavia Books. You'd expect the store to be on Magazine Street, in da French Quarter or other prominent location, but it's actually tucked deep into the neighborhood. Given its tony locale, the scale of the bookstore is quite ambitious. Very inviting with large rooms, one after another, places to sit quietly and read, a truly massive collection of books, a real labor of love in what is rare these days, a brick & mortar (i.e. framed & clapboard) bookstore. Most importantly, the local interest section in the front room is well stocked with every title imaginable for readers wanting to learn all about the city as fiction and non, in pictures, impressions and expressions. I'll be excited to visit Octavia often, but I better start putting eyes to pulp.

James Carney

2 months ago

Love this local independent book store! They have a huge selection, including cocktail books for your favorite bartender. Don't forget to check out the mystery suggested book section for that gift to the friend that lives to read!

A. A. Young

6 months ago

Beautiful bookstore, and a gorgeous building, with friendly and helpful staff. I hope there's a plan for this bookstore to continue indefinitely as it is a local treasure. The owners are lovely and are always willing to accommodate and help with any book needs you have. My only gripe is that I wish they had some chairs scattered around or a little cafe attached... One of the best bookstores uptown.

Bruce Ashley

month ago

Actually, stopped by to see the new restaurant. This is an architectural design marvel as every room blends seamlessly into the next. Beautiful cafe, well appointed with leather banquettes and classic French raffia chairs. Can't wait to try the food.