Calling all book lovers! Here’s a bit of information on bookstores, each with a different feel and uniqueness.
Octavia Books
513 Octavia St, New OrleansWith a wide variety of titles in a clean and organized environment, this bookstore offers frequent book signing events and various readings and talks, providing the opportunity to meet the authors and other readers with similar interests. A must-see for the die-hard reader!
Garden District Book Shop2727 Prytania St, New Orleans
It’s packed full of locally themed books, a large variety of fiction and non-fiction titles, numerous kids’ books, a nice selection of signed books and other novelties. It is most frequently visited by kids. Its website is full of information, including hours of operation, upcoming events, the date of the author event and more.
Faulkner House Books624 Pirate’s Alley, New Orleans
In the heart of New Orleans’ beautiful and historic French Quarter sits this fanciful and well-liked bookstore. It is located on the bottom floor of Faulkner House, the former home of the American writer, William Faulkner. The shop not only specializes in first publications and unique and out-of-print books — mostly by Southern authors — but also carries new titles.
Tubby & Coo’s Mid-City Book Shop631 N Carrollton Ave, New Orleans
Named after the owner’s grandparents, it mainly focuses on new and used science fiction, which distinguishes itself from the others, fantasies, graphic novels, and children’s books. Board games are a big deal at this book shop. It offers various gaming opportunities, where readers can choose a game from the gaming library and play to their heart’s content.
【小题1】What do the first two bookstores have in common?A.They hold readings regularly. | B.They provide access to writers. |
C.They’re famous for diverse events. | D.They’re appealing to children. |
A.Octavia St. | B.Prytania St. |
C.Pirate's Alley. | D.N Carrollton Ave. |
A.It offers second-hand books. | B.It contains books on various games. |
C.It has the game design service. | D.It is founded by the older generation. |