Books about New Orleans?

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ludocris · 20/04/2024 19:45

I'll be visiting the Big Easy next month and would love to find out more about its history. Can anyone recommend any books - either fiction or non-fiction? I've already read the Anne Rice vampire series.

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Youthinkyoureuniqueyourejustastatistic · 20/04/2024 19:46

Haha no books but I’m a big fan of “The Big Easy” film and 90s TV series 😂 (you could turn subtitles on and read at the same time to make it more book like 🙃).

Trojanbores · 20/04/2024 19:49

Confederacy of Dunces

Streetcar Named Desire

Trojanbores · 20/04/2024 19:52

Desiree’s Baby - not New Orleans, but Louisiana

Geebray · 20/04/2024 19:53

Not a book, but a TV series - Treme

Geebray · 20/04/2024 19:55

Here's an article with a few that look great:

Books about New Orleans: readers' picks

A city of books as much as a capital of music and culture, our round-up of the best literature about the Big Easy has been filled out with readers’ recommendations. Here are some of the best

https://www.theguardian.com/books/2015/apr/02/books-about-new-orleans-readers-picks

Fretfulagain · 20/04/2024 20:01

Treme is fantastic. TV series by the writer of The Wire (but v different) and shows all aspects of NO. It’s brill and the music is so good. Don’t miss it!

Allthatwegotisthispalebluedot · 21/04/2024 12:32

I have no book reccs but will be checking out some on the guardian’s suggestion. Just wanted to say enjoy NOLA! One of the best places in the world

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ludocris · 21/04/2024 15:13

Thanks everyone!

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PhuckyNell · 21/04/2024 15:18

Well the Interview with a Vampire series by Anne Rice of course 😂

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