The best book, hobby & craft shops in New Orleans

8 book, hobby & craft shops we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Hobbies, Books, & Crafts · 8 places · showing the latest additions first

Barnes & Noble

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Bookseller chain stocking housebrand eReader, plus a broad selection of titles for adults & kids.

1601B Westbank Expy (Harvey)

“Bookseller chain stocking housebrand eReader, plus a broad selection of titles for adults & kids.”

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Blue Cypress Books

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Independent bookstore buying, selling & trading titles in all genres, including children's books.

8123 Oak St

“Independent bookstore buying, selling & trading titles in all genres, including children's books.”

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Crescent City Books

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Old-school independent bookstore known for stacks of used & out-of-print volumes plus maps & prints.

240 Chartres St

“Old-school independent bookstore known for stacks of used & out-of-print volumes plus maps & prints.”

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The Garden District Book Shop

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Store for New Orleans & Louisiana-specific books, plus autographed copies & frequent author events.

2727 Prytania St Ste 8

“Store for New Orleans & Louisiana-specific books, plus autographed copies & frequent author events.”

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Octavia Books

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

This independent bookstore with a hand-picked selection boasts a patio & frequent author signings.

513 Octavia St

“This independent bookstore with a hand-picked selection boasts a patio & frequent author signings.”

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Louisiana Music Factory

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

When your week needs a mood boost, Louisiana Music Factory is the happy rabbit hole for vinyl and CDs, plus books, sheet music, posters,…

421 Frenchmen St · ✓ checked Jul 31

“When your week needs a mood boost, Louisiana Music Factory is the happy rabbit hole for vinyl and CDs, plus books, sheet music, posters, and merch. Dig into fresh releases and Louisiana-made albums, find something for your turntable or your cousin’s band crush, then play it loud.”

From the New Orleans newsletter, August 3, 2026

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NOLA Craft Culture

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Hobby shop with a wide selection of glitter, plus beading supplies and classes.

127 S Solomon St

“Hobby shop with a wide selection of glitter, plus beading supplies and classes.”

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Mo's Art Supply NOLA

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Creative resource featuring a vast selection of sketchbooks, brushes, paints and more.

2525 Bienville St

“Creative resource featuring a vast selection of sketchbooks, brushes, paints and more.”

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