6 Books You Should Read About New Orleans

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If you want to learn about New Orleans, the most knowledge can be found between the pages of a good book. While that’s true of many things, it’s absolutely on point when referring to New Orleans.

The Crescent City has been immortalized in tomes since its creation. This article will show you some great books to increase your knowledge about Louisiana’s largest city and its culture.

What Are Some Good Books About New Orleans?

New Orleans is one of the most renown destinations in books, from the settings in Agatha Christie novels to major poems, movies like A Streetcar Named Desire and countless historical books.

Let’s get into some great Nola-centric books for you to check out.

Frommer’s Easyguide To New Orleans

Written by travel experts Diana K. Schwam and Lavinia Spalding, Frommer’s EasyGuide to New Orleans gives readers a glimpse of the city in a way that the everyday tourist would never see.

Little Maid of New Orleans

Originally published in 1930, this historical novel for girls aged 7 to 12 is set in New Orleans at the time of the War of 1812

Obituary Cocktail: The Great Saloons Of New Orleans

Lavishly illustrated with more than 200 photographs, Obituary Cocktail’s pictorial history provides a look into the architectural and cultural treasures of the city’s great watering holes.

New Orleans Trumpet: A Down Home Conservatory Method

If you’re an aspiring musician or even a well-seasoned one, this book gives an in-depth view of playing New Orleans-style trumpet.

The New Orleans Kitchen

Looking to cook New Orleans-style? This book offers instructional guide for 120 recipes for classic New Orleans cooking, from James Beard Award-winning chef and restaurateur Justin Devillier.

Mob Rule In New Orleans

This account from none other than freedom rights activist Ida Bell Wells-Barnett (1862–1931) tells of the atmosphere during one of the most tumultuous times in the nation’s and city’s history.

Final Word

Reading is fundamental in the big city. Not only does reading strengthen your comprehension, but it expands your mind and improves your memory.

Educate yourself on what it takes to eat and drink like a local when you come to New Orleans.

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Keisha Smith

Keisha Smith is a Contributing Writer who attended college at Southern University A&M College in Baton Rouge. She is currently writing a book on south Louisiana culture.