The best book, hobby & craft shops in Slidell

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

Blue Cypress Books

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Blue Cypress Books keeps your shelves fresh with a thoughtful mix of new reads, secondhand gems, rare and interesting finds, and signed…

8123 Oak St (New Orleans)

“Blue Cypress Books keeps your shelves fresh with a thoughtful mix of new reads, secondhand gems, rare and interesting finds, and signed copies, plus audiobooks on LibroFM. Trade in the titles you’ve finished, raid the staff picks, and peek at their book clubs for a low-key literary reset this week.”

From the New Orleans newsletter, August 27, 2026

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Crescent City Books

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Since 1992, Crescent City Books has quietly held down the French Quarter with floor-to-ceiling stacks of used and out-of-print finds, plus…

240 Chartres St (New Orleans)

“Since 1992, Crescent City Books has quietly held down the French Quarter with floor-to-ceiling stacks of used and out-of-print finds, plus bins of old maps and prints.”

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The Garden District Book Shop

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Craving a little local flavor on your bookshelf? The Garden District Book Shop curates New Orleans and Louisiana reads, keeps signed copies…

2727 Prytania St Ste 8 (New Orleans)

“Craving a little local flavor on your bookshelf? The Garden District Book Shop curates New Orleans and Louisiana reads, keeps signed copies on deck, and hosts author events that feel like a neighborly hang. Pop in this week, browse a bit, leave smarter and slightly more smug.”

From the New Orleans newsletter, August 19, 2026

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Delgado - Westbank Bookstore

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Delgado - Westbank Bookstore is the easy button for getting ready, with textbooks and the Delgado Course Complete program for first-day…

2600 General Meyer Ave (New Orleans)

“Delgado - Westbank Bookstore is the easy button for getting ready, with textbooks and the Delgado Course Complete program for first-day access to materials, plus spirit apparel, laptops and accessories, calculators, notebooks, snacks, care packages, and diploma frames.”

From the New Orleans newsletter, August 23, 2026

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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 (New Orleans)

“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 (New Orleans) · ✓ 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

NOLA Craft Culture is basically a candy shop for makers, with walls of glitter, feathers, décor and those delightfully chaotic throw kits.…

127 S Solomon St (New Orleans)

“NOLA Craft Culture is basically a candy shop for makers, with walls of glitter, feathers, décor and those delightfully chaotic throw kits. Drop in to play in the community craft room or snag a class seat, then make something your krewe will actually fight over.”

From the New Orleans newsletter, August 13, 2026

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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 (New Orleans)

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

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