We are excited to welcome Rien Fertel. to Book Banter! We are long-time fans of Rien and his work. His books, Imagining The Creole City, One True Barbecue, and Southern [...]

Join us Saturday, November 6th from 2-3:30 pm for a book signing with Robert Mann, author of Backrooms and Bayous: My Life in Louisiana Politics. Reserve your signed copy here! [...]

We are thrilled to welcome Danielle Dreilinger, author of The Secret History of Home Economics, to Book Banter! Book Banter is a fun, interactive, live streaming event. Tune on Facebook [...]

Join us Saturday, November 13th from 2-3:30 pm for a signing with local children's author, Johnette Downing! Downing will be signing her latest release, Five Little Possums. Reserve your signed [...]

Join us Sunday, November 14th starting at 4:30 pm for a poetry reading featuring Jeanne Foster and Alan Williamson. Both poets will read selections from their published collections. A book [...]

Join us Monday, November 15th at 6:00 pm for a poetry reading hosted by Lucky Bean Press, followed by an open mic. Proof of vaccination is required for entry to [...]

Join us Thursday, November 18th at 6 pm for an evening with local poets, Martha McFerren & Gina Ferrara. Both poets will read selections from their published collections and discuss [...]

Join us Sunday, December 5th at 6 pm for a reading with poet, Joshua Nguyen. A book signing will follow. Guest readers Maurice Carlos Ruffin and Tiana Nobile will introduce [...]

We are excited to welcome author and playwright, David Valdes to Book Banter! Valdes' debut young adult novel, Spin Me Right Round, is sharp and funny, it's Back to the [...]

Join us Sunday, December 12th from 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm for Dawn Robinson-Weldon & Nick Weldon signing their children's book, Santa Like Me! Santa Like Me is a children's [...]