Reviews of Crescent City Books. (Book Store) in New Orleans (Louisiana).

Crescent City Books

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Used book store

240 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA 70130, United States

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Information of Crescent City Books, Book store in New Orleans (Louisiana)

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This place has a very good rate, they treat their customers well and you’ll feel welcome, super recommended

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Reviews of Crescent City Books

Johnathan Nazarian

Incredible bookstore. Used books from the 2000s and dating back hundreds of years. Some really rare antique beauties as well. Fairly priced. Very friendly and helpful store manager that either knows the answers or will find the answers. I look forward to visiting annually when I visit family in the area. This will be a staple, for sure. I went to 5 bookstore in the area and this was my favorite for old books.

Grace Su Ming

The man working in the shop, Jason (not 100% sure of the name) was amazing! He was so informative and gave us further suggestions based on what we got/liked. Lots of variety, including older classics you can't find other spots.

Praveen Sr

A must visit for the several New Orleans related books as well as the great collection of second hand books, all in a good condition. Also, country and region wise collections as well as some stuff on jazz and art.

Nicole Zimmerman

Well organized, artistic displays, and good prices. Nice store.🙂 …

Jennifer Roe

Fantastic book store with lots of New Orleans historical information! Located conveniently in the French Quarter across from the Chart Room Bar. The shop is nice and neat and easy to find fun history. Jason, Manager, is super nice and informative. Make suggestions, ask questions! He is also super resourceful.

Alta Ridley

Lovely store. I enjoy books about art, my mother went for the sci fi and the maps. It has all of that and more. Mom also appreciates the chairs to take a momentary break. Friendly staff ready to help out.

Kristen Hahl

I just love Crescent City books. As a newly minted part time resident, one of my favorite things to do is to stop in and pick up something from the local history/ authors section. The space and the staff have wonderful energy. I find myself reading more just so I can return. Thank you Crescent City Books~

christianvalentin books

I traveled from Puerto Rico to this bookstore twice (2019 & 2022). Personally, I consider this bookstore one of the best (or I would say the best) bookstore in NOLA. Highly recommend it.

Sheri Rodgers

Such a delightful find. Rare and beautiful books, amazing old maps and matted 1800s anatomy lithographs, sold by people who truly love books. So glad we stumbled across this store and stopped in.

Tab Palmisano

Went to 3 books stores during my visit and this was by far the best. Books were fairly prices. Store was clean. Staff was nice. Everything I would expect from a local bookstore.

Brianna Cunningham

Overall, this is a really cool used bookstore! They have a huge selection of books. If you like used and vintage styled books, this store is perfect for you. This store is definitely not like a Barnes and Noble, but overall they have a decent selection of books. They do have a really cool rack that highlights local books from local authors in the area.

Reza Aein (rez)

This place is amazing! Lots of selection of books from all over the world and topics! The friendly male staff helped us to find what we were looking for as well as giving us some extra information about places to check out and dine in the city. We met Isabel, the gorgeous 17 years old cat, whom has been featured in some amazing books which you should definitely check them out! Definitely be back for some other great books! Thank you

Will Langston

Really awesome bookstore. Stuffed with great things, well organized and labeled, incredible selection. Also great prints and a surprise museum. The owner was great, easy to get books shipped. Could have stayed for days.

Uchenna Ogbonnaya

It was hard to focus on a book when all differnt size books are all next to each other and laying on top, but that could be the asthetic. The owner was very nice and has a wide variety of books

Leo Phillip Ferreira

Cozy book shop with a great variety of antique + modern books as well as vintage art, vintage maps and photos. I could easily spend the day browsing the collection. Just needs a cozy little corner to sink into, it would be difficult with limited spacing. I am looking forward to my return.

Willow Lawson

What a cozy place in all the big city N. Orleans vibes. Original we had planned on getting coffee before going here and we did. Then it started pouring rain and we ran to the bookstore (which was only three or four stores down). We were offered paper towels to dry off and we went to looking. I wish I had taken pictures of all the vintage leather bound books because the collections available were so great. We were walking around looking and about to leave once it started raining when I looked at once of the spinning “displays” and saw a book I had wanted for such a long time but could never find in person. I looked through some other books and the prices are very reasonable. I loved this place and totally recommend for everyone

Anitha Kartha

This store has a very interesting eclectic collection. I could spend half a day browsing if I had the time. They’ve got books that would be a great addition to a serious book collection as well as some some fun titles for a souvenir. It would have been a great conversation starter and way better than a cheesy magnet.

Helena Andújar

Welcoming and helpful attendant. Surprising amount of hardcover, beautifully bound used books in great condition. Definitely worth a visit.

Meaghan Landrigan-Buttle

Great little bookshop. Was able to find a book from the 1950s that is quite rare. Friendly atmosphere and staff.

Benjamin Arthur Photography

Lovely little bookstore in the French Quarter with a fine selection of mostly second hand books. Also very friendly store assistant.

Carlos Babcock

Great store filled with local literary favorites and a great selection of maps and prints. The owner was extremely helpful.

Chad Brockway

Great store, the guy working here was beyond knowledgeable about various books and topics, he was very helpful.

Trishana Edmund

I can spend all day in this bookstore. You don't find places like this much anymore. Highly recommend coming in if you like some original finds.

Jeremy Shipley

Very nice selection of texts in the philosophy section. Good academic texts.

Susan Wood

Fantastic store and staff! Very reasonable prices! Books in excellent condition! A must visit!!

Gary Lewis

Very cool place. Lots of older books and maps of old New Orleans.

Mariaisabel Zweig

Great selection of books at affordable prices. Beautiful bookstore! Neatly organized. Lots of great books about New Orleans or take place there. The cat Isabel is super fluffy and friendly.

Ron Anthony

An amazing bookstore filled with amazing current and older books and maps. Quaint and wonderfully cozy. Made from an old house it has a special inviting feel to it.

Bill Wagner

Eclectic, well loved used book store run by people who care deeply about the books they sell.

Amanda Bumgarner

Some very unique, rare and first editions. Awesome place for bibliophiles

Stephen Benson

Really cool rare books/maps/photos collection. If I can figure out how to order some of the rare map lithographs they have online, I probably will . Unfortunately we were overloaded for our return flight home.

Adrianne Montoya

Don't be fooled by the smallish space-- this is a well-curated collection and the staff really know their stuff. They'll geek out with you over all things literary and bibliophilic. I've found several rare volumes here that I'd been casually hunting for years.

A.C. Antonelli

Super charming bookstore with lots of rare old books and prints.

Jerred Downs

Mostly newer books, but the front desk is very helpful and knowledgeable about authors which is a very good plus.

Lisa E McKim

This a great shop. Wonderful location, fantastic selection, and right across the street from the Chart Room. What could be better?? I enjoyed my first browse today and will certainly be back! In addition to all the great books, they have a really interesting selection of prints, woodcuts and other original pieces.

Wayne Daigle

Awesome store with a wonderful collection. And a nice cat.

Joseph Connor

My wife and I visited for the first time in 2019 at their former location. In July of this year we visited for the second time in their new French Quarter location. A great store, with wonderful books on New Orleans history. We urge anyone who visits New Orleans to go to it. The manager, Jason, is a sweetheart of a person. We were so happy to see him again!!! And very happy that the bookstore is surviving! Please make a point of visiting! We will be back!!

Bianca Fernandes

I’m so glad I happened to walk by this place! They have a wonderful collection of used and vintage books, plus some new ones. The prices are great and the staff was wonderful. I wish I had more time to explore the shelves- they had a really cool section highlighting local authors.

Vincent Basquiat

excellent old school book store I highly recommend it.

Alyssa W

Large selection of vintage books, signed and first editions

LM CK

We walked past Crescent City Books several times before we went in and when we finally went in, we didn't understand why we had waited so long. They were the only book store in the area, so they lived up to every expectation we could have. They had 1st editions that we were afraid to touch. They had books on local folklore and history in addition to books you find everywhere else. Oh did I mention they ship? This place is awesome! Visit if you are in the area..

Andrew Korn

I came here twice during my trip to the city and had an excellent experience both times! The two gentlemen working were very nice and the books were priced well; far better than buying them new at a chain store.

Shane

The guy that works there is super nice and helpful. I love this place

Chloe Chaisson

Such a cool store! So many books. This place is what my dream home library looks like. Shelves upon shelves. Love supporting local businesses. Can't wait to come back.

ThatKidfromBKLYN !!

very knowledgeable....I actually came in to get a book as a gift...I ended a great collectors edition along with 2 other books(FOR MY SELF!!!!) that book is to nice I'll just get them a t-shirt or pralines of something🤣🤣🤣 …

Tyler Lutz

Wonderful curated collection of uncommon books with a local author/interest section as well. Found some cool occult related books.

Jennifer Urbanek

This is my favorite bookstore in NOLA. It offers books by local authors. Antique maps, prints, and rare books. Used and new books are available. Impressive poetry section and translations by Black Widow Press. The staff is extremely helpful, particularly Geoff. You will probably find what you want, something you didn't know you wanted, an amazing find, and a good conversation. There is also a beautiful blue cat to keep you company. This time I found some unusual 1st edition counterculture books from the 60s. Last time I bought some critical theory texts, French Surrealist translations, and two books written by local poets. There are also a surprising number of cookbooks and books on local history, myth, and culture. You can read one and be your own tour guide in the city.

Ren Scarbrough

Wonderful little bookstore that we stumbled across that was full of books and personality. Had uncommon books I've been wanting to read for a while by Steven Jay Gould as well as a very calm old cat who likes attention. Would love to go back and visit next time I go to New Orleans!

Kristin Ziska Strange

I stopped in while at a conference in town because I like to buy books from local booksellers everywhere I go. I had fun going through the shelves and had an incredible time chatting it up with the owner. I even came back and bought a few of the recommended books before I left town to go home. Such a great place to browse and buy!

Wesley Peden

It was a nice, well organized location. They had lots of great choices of books. I'm sure that I could have spent much longer just browsing around if I hadn't been short on time. The employees are very helpful and will go above and beyond to help find specific books. If I come back to New Orleans, I'll have to come back by and see the new selection.

London Scholle

Awesome book shop!! Tons of antiquarian and new books.

Taylor Graham

Quiet and cute little bookstore featuring new bestsellers and old classics. Incredible display of antique books, too!

Skylar Saunders

The book shop was well organized, the staff incredibly friendly, and helpful.

Jenni Plaster

If you love historical maps, old books, and literature, you have to stop by!

Natasha Lane

Cute little bookshop with new and old material. Great for someone just looking to find old texts or old literature. Also, very close to some chocolate shops, cafes and bars.

Samantha Way

Good selection of books, well organized. A lot of very nice prints, though they were unfortunately out of my price range. The staff couldn’t have been more friendly or helpful!

Kevin Kousha

The folks at Crescent City books are always willing to help you find the right book, remember what you're looking for, and hold on to it for you. But my favorite feature is a simple shelf right in the front with their new arrivals. Every book on the shelf is worth reading, and especially when shopping for used books, it makes things painless. I never leave empty handed.

Stearns LaSeur IV

Old books, knowledgeable staff. Just wondered in, asked if they had a book I was looking for and they did. Prices better than online too.

Sam Jacobs

I love visiting local used book stores. This one did not disappoint.

Alan Brooks

This is an excellent bookstore with a good selection of fiction, nonfiction, and some antiquarian books.

Marion Garner Wagner

Crescent City bookstore is wonderful ! I found books that I hadn't seen in years and the display of handmade beaded jewelry made me want to buy everything. The staff could not have been nicer or more helpful. It was nice to find so much Aloha so far from home ! Mahalo for your hospitality. Rick and Marion Kauai, Hawaii

Sra. Spanish

Super cute bookstore that specializes in hard to find and put of print books. Totally worth the stop in!

Chip T

Selection and service was great!

Curtis M. Todd

A cute corner store with plenty of old books waiting to be bought. The one I got was only 8 bucks.

Rebecca Allec

Very interesting store! So many beautiful and antique books to browse through!

Alan Clerkin

A lovely relaxed, historic bookstore, full of lots a good things.

Jack Palau

Awesome find after some wings down the block. Got my son a copy of 2 of my favorites for his birthday. Stop in and feed your brain.

Thomas Gallegos

Vintage and used book shop on Baronne at Canal. This large store has lots to look through. I spoke with a helpful staff member about New Orleans themed books and he pointed me to a shelf of local interest materials. I chose “A confederacy of Dunces”. Duh! Anyhow, thanks to the staff’s helpful directions in less than five minutes I was standing in front of a statue of Ignatious Reilly right on Canal street. There I was, side by side with Reilly, holding a Pulitzer Prize winner while drunken tourists staggered about. On a Sunday afternoon! Don’t get me wrong, I was part of the degenerate throng only hours earlier. I sat to read the beginning and quickly found it hadn’t lost anything in humor or relevance over time. Thanks Crescent City Books!

Lillian Schmid

Plan to spend a few hours here because they have a huge, terrific selection! The guy working was incredibly helpful & seemed like a really nice guy. If I ever make it back to New Orleans, I'll definitely stop by here again.

Giselle Moulton

Staff was nice, Zelda the Bookstore's Store mascot was one of the chillest cats in NOLA. Books were priced higher than Powell's back home, but probably because the store was independently owned rather than a chain.

Kyle

A delightful little book shop. They also have some pretty fantastic old/rare/1st ed, as well as a cool collection of old maps.

Cayce Merrill

So hard to find a proper bookstore nowadays especially for antique/rare finds but this place is a gem! Will definitely be back when in New Orleans again.

Nicole Romano

Very cool New Orleans book store. They also have maps and postcards (some with actual handwritten notes on the back!)

RC Zyla

Helpful and friendly staff! Will come back!

Ghost Inc.

Helpful owner tons of books! Pretty fair prices too

Confetti Darling

Well sorted collection of used and new books, as well as rare collector finds. The shops resident cat is very sweet and loves a little affection.

R H

Though it is kind of small, I absolutely loved the selection of books. Very well spread.

Christopher Cotton

Spent some time visiting the bookstores of New Orleans this week. This is a good one with a solid selection of used and collectable. Some very interesting books.

Jeff Holt

Friendly staff, great selection of poetry books that are not so easy to find. Cheers!

rabije p

Guy who runs it is really sweet and helpful and has all must read stuff! Really cute and quiet spot (: love love <3

Greg McKinley

Great bookstore very special place great service wonderful bookstore cat! A great selection of old & new used books a wonderful space well-organized!

Ghost of a Chance

One of the last real used bookstores around. This one is very well curated and organized. It has been in the Crescent city for years and years but has recently moved.

Katherine Sims

Cute used book store. My teenager found several to read on the plane and quite a collection of rare books.

Jillian Adams

Cozy book store. Some good used options and mix of rare or older books as well.

Julie Schoelzel

Great place to spend time around some great old books. Excellent selection of books set or written in new Orleans.

Sharon Barnett-Myers

My favorite bookstore in the US. Excellent book, rare and New Orleans authors. Plus other rare finds.

BiGBird Records

This place is awesome, I'm from Puerto Rico, I went to New Orleans for the International Academic Dishonesty Conference, and I went to Crescent City and bought some books. Highly recommend this place!

Kim Welan

Spectacular collection of Civil War books and damn near everything ever written by local authors. Rare prints, and a beautiful back room for reading and performances.

Jane Malin

This is one of those great old bookstores. Browsing through the interesting selection of books and prints was a pleasure.

Ashley Giardiello

So cozy and took the time to show local New Orleans books

Spacelord Pajamas

Really rad Lil book store with a randomly wide selection of old stuff.

Denise Farrell

I always find great books I want to buy. Well organized and knowledgeable staff.

K Holstein

Tons of interesting books, some very old editions of rare books as well!

Eddie Pak

A great selection of vintage books. Well organized. A bit pricey though.

Izzy Oneiric

Great selection, helpful staff and adorable shop cat. I love Crescent City Books!

Brady Goodwin

Nice little bookshop with excellent employees.

Jared Duhon

a great place to pick up a couple novels and coffee. very "at home" feel. friendly staff

M B

Not the greatest selection. I don't know what it is about New Orleans, but I've been to almost all of the book shops here and they're either average or subpar.

Mychal Ford

Lots of cool editions and rare finds. Nice and quiet in NOLA is an extra plus!

Maayan Israel

So magical and weird, it's a wonderland filled with so many strange rare books. I love this place

Jane Smith

Small, but mighty. Great variety. Even first editions.

Graham Porell

This place was great - I picked up a historic map print for only $20. Great friendly staff as well. Highly recommend

Amber Gentry

Beautiful book store! Very well organized!

Scott Braden

Excellent. Great store and very friendly staff. It is worth a visit but plan to be there a while to browse.

Monserrat A.

New location is great. Off the beaten path. Has a stage in the back and still has same old intoxicating book smell.

Helena Mouskouri

Just. Amazing. Great selection and the owner really knows his stuff.

Kimberly's Cake Arts

Awesome eclectic mix of old and new. Great place to get old maps some in large sizes that could be framed

Brendan Vickery

Incredible selection of used books.

Eric Latour

Stopped by here on my New Orleans trip. A great book store with a great selection.

Eric Zassenhaus

Amazing selection of first edition fiction, nonfiction and local authors.

Digan

They have an amazing collection of books, from fiction to art to cookbooks

John Nguyen

Nice little bookstore. Always find an interesting cookbook when I pass by.

Linda Lutz

Interesting used and old books and prints

Justin Kray

Great selection of used books at very reasonable prices

Katrina Lacerte

Awesome bookshop. Definitely worth stopping into

Holly Wood

Super neat and 100% worth a stop in

Dr. Steven Anthony Sola

Great selection of used books and the latest in Nola literature.

Curry Sultan

The two employees Jeff and Cajun guy who looks like an Indian are great!

noel hawkesworth

Quaint and lovely atmosphere

Gypsy

Great bac egg cheese biscuit and Latte.

Dan Wright

Nice and Cool great little shop

Alec Owen

Great staff and an amazing array of great old 1st editions

AnaMaria Rincon

Best used book shop in the city!

Mike George

They had all these maps from the 1800's. They ranged in price up to nearly $200 so I got out of there.

Martha Q

Awesome book store and awesome staff!

Steve Marsden

A great selection, and a lovely old shop cat.

Arash Azizi

Magically beautiful

Corey Hudson

Huge and eclectic collection. Highly recommended.

Stephanie Rhea

Wide selection of title and genres. However, left after waiting for too long to check out

Danette McKinley

So many books to choose from and knowledgeable staff

Keith R

Great used book store.

Filip Fontaine

Great old books, maps and things

S A

Very friendly and helpful staff.

Kelly Robertson

Great selection. Friendly atmosphere.

Jim Allan

Great bookstore.

Jason McDaniel

Found a great antique book.

Tom Evans

Wide selection of books across many genres.

Matthew Thompson

Nice service and interesting books.

Crystal Attuso

Very kind and knowledgeable staff

Jack Stetter

Best bookshop in New Orleans!

Seth Blanck

Lots of old books.

Brent Adamson

Great place to find old maps

Soorya Deepak

Great collection, good service

Diane Ruhmel

Love this book store!!!

A M

Cool little block shop

Chuck Damewood

The girls loved it

johnwaynescaf

A good selection, but a bit overpriced.

Lischa Henderson-Eaglin

Only visit it for a meet and greet.

Kyle McNeil

Score hard to find old books

Anthony Trombatore

Love the store and Isabel!

Reid Chave

A haven of poetry.

Kurt Weber

Stupendous, lots of local titles

catherine robertson

Quite a selection; a little of everything.

Miss Librarian Nessa

Great bookstore!

Amber Markiewicz

Thus place us amazing

KrisTina Hertz Wine

Go local

Eric Torsen

I would and I have!!!!

Alessandro Braga

A gem in the city!

Kirk Dougherty

I've been a fan of this establishment before it moved from Baronne to Chartres St. It remains a classic antquarian and used bookstore. The owners and staff are the best. I highly recommend it.

Rebecca Morgan

The store host was incredibly knowledgeable on poetry and gave me multiple suggestions! I'll have dreams about this poetry section for years to come. There are so many shelves I've yet to dig through, and decade's worth of books on each one. What a lovely place, I can't wait to return.

Leila Negron

(Translation) A magical space!!! (Original) Un espacio mágico!!!

Dustin Marks

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