A reading list for new orleans the new york public library. For more than thirty years, the historic new orleans collection has been publishing books about the city and the gulf south as part of our mission to promote the study and preservation of our regions history. Between challenges, people could enjoy the good times again. I have read dozens of books on new orleans history and this is one of the best. Enthralling, captivating and always a good time, thats new orleans through the ages if new orleans history was translated to the silver screen, it would be a blockbuster a story dripping with drama, romance, piracy, intrigue, tragedy, and inspiration. Not only is it one of my favorite books set in new orleans, its one of my favorite books period. Germany everything went to hell in the 60s and 70s, and this book is a start at understanding why. Im not concerned or interested in chicago, new york, new jersey, rhode island, etc. Beautiful crescent is a good short basic history of new orleansand more.
New orleans plantations are both historic and aweinspiring. New orleans is featured in a number of works of fiction. I obviously couldnt make a list of books set in new orleans without. Beautiful crescent is a good short basic history of new orleans and more.
It was built within a great bend of the mississippi and is therefore called the crescent city on subtropical lowlands, now. Inspired by the hbo series set in postkatrina new orleans, this cookbook written by a. The book is saturated with the atmosphere of nineteenthcentury new orleans, the amorous exploits of its main characters uncannily resembling those of new orleans leading citizens. New orleans secrets also offers tours showcasing seafood and shrimp boils, the best chefs of new orleans, french quarter history and the famous bourbon street. A former journalist, she has worked for newspapers in both those cities and now lives in new orleans. The 8 best movies to check out before visiting new orleans. The best books on new orleans recommended by tom piazza. She is the owner of booksbnimble, which publishes mysteries and other quality works digitally. There are numerous small independent book shops that love company. Disaster and redevelopment in new york and new orleans kevin fox gotham, miriam greenberg isbn. Books by series coming soon new releases this months biggest new books. Many of them official us historical landmarks, these plantation homes and grounds hold centuries of.
Their history, their beliefs, their superstitions, their folklore, and their customs from the creoles and cajuns to the german and irish immigrants that were still coming into the area when the book was written. Sublettes book is required reading if you want to know the history of the city. Sep 12, 2016 five new orleans nonfiction books to read right now if youre a history lover the world that made new orleans by ned sublette. Id like to get my mom a book since shes very interested in new orleans but i know shell never be able to come here, as my dad cant travel anymore. The second was first published in print under the title. Ondaatje mixes fiction and nonfiction, history and interviews. New orleans, complete with its deep wells of history and tradition, has inspired scribes of all genres, from novelists to playwrights to historians. Penguin random house good night board book in new orleans, good night new orleans good night our world by adam gamble, mark jasper 1602190615 9781602190610 the good night books boardbook series is designed to celebrate special places that young children, ages can easily relate to and enjoy with families. History of new orleans, volume 1 john smith kendall full view 1922. The year before the flood offers a different perspective on the city of new orleans and its people tracing its musical history and that influence on the world and the author. From leaves of grass to interview with a vampire, from lee to lee harvey, gertrude to ellen. List of books and articles about new orleans history online. Andrew jackson was catapulted to fame in the war of 1812 during the battle of new orleans, deftly turning away more than 7,500 british solders and forcing them to abandon the area, the final end to the war. At a rare light point in the story, robicheauxs expartner clete purcel chews through a dozen hot beignets, sniffs the crawfish in the air, and contentedly thinks to himself, new orleans would always be new orleans.
The treaty to end the war had been signed but word did not arrive in new orleans till after the battle a nice note for the history books. Under normal circumstances, the joyful annual gay easter parade would have taken place this afternoon through the french quarter. As the title says, do any of you know of any good books specifically on the new orleans mafia and organized crime. The gilda stories is speculative fiction that takes place over 200 years in a variety of locations, starting at a brothel in new orleans in 1850. Good s guide to nola basics originally appeared in good magazines new orleans issue. Five new orleans nonfiction books to read right now. Whether youre looking for luxury hotels or cheap hotels a unique boutique hotel or even popular new orleans focused chain hotels youll find the best hotel deals and the lowest prices when you book directly with each hotel through best new orleans. The history of new orleans, louisiana, traces the citys development from its founding by the french, through its period under spanish control, then briefly back to french rule before being acquired by the united states in the louisiana purchase. Susan larson introduces the literature of new orleans. This novel follows two families from new orleans one black and one white through the. A detailed history of the intersection of commerce and space and how its contoured the city that we know today, ned sublettes the world that made new orleans is an incredibly readable and superbly. Arceneaux, with a foreword by emily epstein landau.
Coud new orleans have withstood the wrath of katrina. With a local guide, youll trot around the streets of the french quarter hearing true historical stories that give life to spirits in the city. The first time i went to new orleans, i was only or so too young to know much about the towns history. Breaking the race and gender barriers of the new orleans mardi gras tradition weaves together a comprehensive and important thread of new orleans history. Awardwinning writer tom piazza explains his fascination with new orleans. Also, a book about the history of our street names. The best books on new orleans five books expert recommendations. If youre searching for new orleans hotels, it doesnt get any easier than on best new orleans hotels.
Andrew jackson and the miracle of new orleans, by brian kilmeade and don yaeger andrew jackson remains a divisive figure nearly 200 years after his presidency, making him an ideal candidate for a book like thisa history investigating the man as much as the events that shaped. Gilda is the badass queer black vampire superhero we all need. The historic architecture, unique culture and spirited personalities in our city have. The glory and allure of new orleans is unparalleledin terms of food and culture, im willing to name it the best city in the united states. Historic hotels in the french quarter best new orleans. Having read a number of books on the city, its history and the affects of katrina, this book was a welcome addition to understanding why new orleans is new orleans. Books and films have given readers a longtime familiarity with its great neighborhoods and its distinctive. List of books and articles about louisiana history online. New orleans has long been a muse for creatives and writers. Four years after hurricane katrina, dan baum, the author of nine lives, picks the best books on new orleans. I am also watching films, television shows, and documentaries about new orleans. It was written in the 1920s and really digs into louisiana and new orleans culture. Like with other new orleans events, this years walking parade was.
In one, between extremities, i was named a louisiana author of note, by an irene singletary of morgana press in new orleans. What are the most interesting books on new orleans history. A story of sex, murder and the battle of new orleans 2014 is a great history of the city from a decidedly underworld perspective. List of books and articles about louisiana history. Books about historic new orleans to add to your summer reading list. Creepy, spooky, and haunted sites in the greater cleveland area. Another great source for books are the museum shops around town, including the historic new orleans collection, which speaks volumes to lovers of local lore. Originally developed as a short story around 1968, interview with the vampire is a bestselling gothic horror and vampire novel by anne rice, a new orleans. Jun 17, 2011 a reading list for new orleans by karen ginman, chatham square library june 17, 2011 regina spektors music, summer nights, and nyc are intertwined inside of me. We loved checking out all the cool old homes, and this book details the history of each neighborhood based on the architectual design of the homes shotgun homes in uptown vs ranch style homes in lakeview. Best known for his 2005 novel drive, adapted into a film of the same name, james sallis. Jan 10, 2016 new orleans related books lovingly curated from amazon. In 2007 smith edited the bestselling anthology new orleans noir for akashic books. New orleans facts 31 interesting facts about new orleans.
Good book about new orleans new orleans forum tripadvisor. Sep, 2012 burkes books are usually steeped in the pungent atmosphere of the city, and this ones no different. New orleans, situated on a bend of the mississippi river 100 miles from its mouth, has been louisianas most important city and the gulf of mexicos busiest northern port since the early 1700s. Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features. Some interesting maps overlaying various things about new orleans history accompanied by essays. Its the first in a series of books about best friends and lovers rickey. I noticed that you included anne rices feast of all saints in your list. You can feel margaret wilkerson sextons history with and love of new orleans in. Can anyone recommend a good book about new orleans, something with lots of pictures and good info, and also tell me where to get one in the french quarter. Poppy z brite has written many great new orleans books. Jan 22, 2019 a few nonfiction reads on new orleans gary krists empire of sin. New orleans food, culture, events, news gambit weekly.
In 2005 hurricanes katrina and rita devastated parts of the state, especially around new orleans and along the gulf coast. May the good times return, and may the celebrating be done during a hurricanefree summer. For new orleans fans, the third book in the series, dark end of the street 2003, is perhaps the best as travers starts in new orleans and trawls through the south confronting the dixie mafia, a murderous elvis impersonator, and all the finery of americas southern underbelly. New orleans appeal to writers can be explained in part by its eclectic mix of cultures and characters. He recommends the five books that best represent the history and culture of the city. In new orleans, manning the record books is a brees.
Order them on amazon, visit one of our incredible local bookstores, and call up your book club. He recommends the five books that best represent the history and culture of the city pre and postkatrina. Founded by the french in 1718, controlled by the spanish during 1762, and acquired from france by the u. Its my understanding that new orleans had quite a mafia presence. The history of gay new orleans, cocktails optional. Apr 11, 2020 whether you are a local or a tourist, get to know the area even better while on foot with the best new orleans walking tours on tripadvisor. This article in an ongoing effort to list the books, movies, television shows, and comics that are set or filmed, in whole or part, in new orleans. For more than thirty years, the historic new orleans collection has been publishing books about the city and the gulf south as part of our mission to promote the study and preservation of our regions history and culture. Visitors with an interest in the areas agricultural and social history will want to book a plantation tour.
The 7 best new orleans plantation tours travel us news. It would be hard to find another nonfiction book offering a more thorough tour through 40 years of new orleans sometimestragic recent history from hurricane betsy in 1965 to katrina. Five new orleans nonfiction books to read right now if youre a history lover the world that made new orleans by ned sublette. The 7 best new orleans ghost tours of 2020 top romantic things to do in the french quarter the 20 best bars in new orleans what is the history of the sultans palace in new orleans. List of books and articles about new orleans history. Improvising new orleans is pretty good, its got some dry parts, but. Feb 24, 2017 the timespicayune is marking the tricentennial of new orleans with its ongoing 300 for 300 project, running through 2018 and highlighting the moments and people that connect and inspire us. The voodoo queen by robert tallant, abandoned places. The early new orleans carnival comus to zulu by errol laborde is available at all area bookstores. This is a fictional book that tells a very real story. Many have special events and author signings nightly. The great mississippi flood of 1927 and how it changed america, set the stage for that disaster with its history. Its a good one, definitely, but i would also add the witching hour from rice to the list as well. Baum reveals all the grit and glamour ok, mostly the.
See more ideas about new orleans, books and new orleans history. Above history, there is hope and repetition, fate roaring like an engine left in the air. I am reading books and articles with new orleans as a theme. Poverty citizenship, and the search for the great societyby kent b. In the 19th century, new orleans was the largest port in the south, exporting most of the nations cotton output and other products to western europe. Also of note is the authors progressively matteroffact portrait of the lesbian romance between his novels only sympathetic characters, claudine and orleana.
A reading list for new orleans by karen ginman, chatham square library june 17. During the great fire of new orleans in 1788, priests refused to allow church bells to be rung as fire alarms because it was good friday. Jul 15, 2019 the organization offers a variety of themed tours, including tours focusing on jazz, music and dance in the 19th century, and new orleans music history. Jan, 2020 in new orleans today, one of the most popular places serving the dish is the famed dooky chases restaurant.