Crescent City Books

Name: Crescent City Books
Address: 240 Chartres Street, New Orleans, LA, 70130, US
Telephone: (504) 524-4997
Price range: $$$
Rating: 4.8

Crescent City Books: Timeless finds, rare and local reads in the heart of the French Quarter.

4.8(5 reviews)

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Crescent City Books offers a carefully curated collection of used, local, antique, and out-of-print titles in the heart of New Orleans' French Quarter. The shop is praised for its knowledgeable, kind staff, and a welcoming, low-key vibe. Visitors find rare maps and memorable finds among a selection described as beautifully organized and just right for hardcore bibliophiles.

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240 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA

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240 Chartres Street

New Orleans, LA, 70130

(504) 524-4997 www.crescentcitybooks.com/

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Services

Rare & Out-of-Print Books

Specialized collection of hard-to-find and antique books, including first editions and signed copies.

Local Author Selection

Curated books by New Orleans and Louisiana writers, highlighting regional culture and history.

Historical Maps & Prints

Unique antique maps and prints, perfect for collectors and history enthusiasts.

Personalized Book Recommendations

Expert staff assistance to help you find the perfect read based on your interests.

Home Goods & Gifts

Complementary selection of literary-themed home decor and gift items.

4.80 · 5 reviews

Overall rating

Merry Travelers

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· 9 months ago

Awesome book store. Great selection of used books, local books, antique books, & more—and good vibes all around. Highly recommend this as the best book store in the French Quarter. Prices are very fair.

Melissa Garcia

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· 11 months ago

I came in looking for something spooky and the owner knew exactly what I needed. Truly enjoyed speaking to both of them and they sold me on books written by locals. 10/10.

Brianna

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· 11 months ago

Beautiful bookstore full of books. Overwhelming, but shopkeeper is incredibly kind!

Laura Jarosz

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· 1 year ago

This is a fabulous little book store that feels magically lost in time. Very interesting selection. Knowledgeable and friendly staff. If you're a book lover, don't miss this place!!!

Malcolm Earhart

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· 2 years ago

Really nice used bookstore. So many good and hard to find items. It's a smaller store, but very well curated. They are on the higher end of things, but again these are rare and out of print books. The historical/military maps were really cool as well. I could spend a fortune just on those. Unfortunately I didn't plan for that kind of book spending having bought so many on my other recent travels. I found a rare print I've been looking for and stubbled on it just laying on the floor. I instantly knew it was more than I could really spend and still teased myself. Now that I know, I'll have to save up and cross my fingers it's still there. This is definitely a good place for a hardcore bibliophile.

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