Join us Tuesday, September 27th at 6pm for an evening with Ashley Winstead, author of The Last Housewife. She will be in conversation with author, Samantha Downing Reserve Your Signed Book A pitch-black thriller about a woman determined to destroy a powerful cult, no matter the cost. While in college in upstate New York, Shay [...]
We are excited to welcome New York Times bestselling author, Lisa Mcmann to Book Banter! Book Banter is a free, fun, interactive (you can ask questions and we will answer them during the event), event that streams live. Join the conversation on Facebook or YouTube! “This new series blends science fiction with the animal kingdom, highlighting incredible feats [...]
Creative Community League will welcome Robin Marty for an author talk on Thursday, September 29 at 6:30pm at Blue Cypress Books in New Orleans. Robin Marty is Director of Operations for West Alabama Women’s Center in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. She is also the author of “A New Handbook for a Post-Roe America” and “The End [...]
Join us Thursday, October 6th at 6 pm for an evening with Detrick Hughes! Detrick Hughes is an author/poet residing in the historic 3rd Ward of Houston Texas. His poetry has been described as urban commentary. He holds degrees from the University of Houston and Ashland University. His most recent publications are Unsuitable for Fools [...]
Join us Saturday, October 8th at 5 pm to celebrate the release of the third book in Darby Baham's Friendship Chronicles series, London Calling! Pre-order Your Signed Copy Here An American in England... Searching for true love Newly promoted expat Robin Johnson is ready to take London by storm. Her career blossoming, Rob soon tumbles [...]
Join us Monday, October 10th at 6:30 pm for a poetry reading hosted by Lucky Bean Press, followed by an open mic. This event is free to attend. This month’s featured reader is Christopher Romaguera. Christopher Louis Romaguera is a Cuban-American writer who lives in New Orleans, Louisiana. He was born in Hialeah, Florida and [...]
Join us Tuesday, October 11th at 6pm for an evening with Rodger Kamenetz to celebrate his book, The Missing Jew: Poems 1976-2022. There will be a reading followed by a book signing. This event is free to attend. Reserve Your Signed Copy Here "Kamenetz’s poems whirl and shake on the page. He is the poet [...]
Join us Thursday, October 13th at 5pm for An Evening with Deesha Philyaw, author of The Secret Lives of Church Ladies, hosted by Jami Attenberg. Tickets are required, and the $21 price includes a signed copy of The Secret Lives of Church Ladies. As the event will be hosted offsite at a private residence, the [...]
Join us Saturday, October 15th at 5 pm for an evening with C.W. Cannon celebrating his newest book of essays, I Want Magic. He will be in conversation with local author and educator, Rien Fertel. Reserve Your Signed Book In I Want Magic, author C.W. Cannon examines New Orleans through the eyes of a native, exploring [...]
The International Book Club meets every third Wednesday of the month at our shop and read books written by authors not native to the United States. Email us at team@bluecypressbooks.com for more information on how to join. The pick for October is City of Bohane by Kevin Barry
Join us Thursday, October 20th at 6 pm for a poetry reading with Justin Lacour. He will be reading from his newly released chapbook, My Heart is Shaped Like a Bed: 46 Sonnets. He will be joined by guest poets, Danny Unger and LeeAnna Callon. Reserve Your Signed Book Justin Lacour lives in New Orleans [...]
Join us Saturday, October 22nd from 2:00 - 3:30 pm when we will have Tom Piazza signing the reissue of Blues and Trouble! Reserve Your Signed Book Tom Piazza's short story collection Blues and Trouble is the debut of an exciting and original new presence in American fiction. Set in Memphis, Florida, New York, New Orleans, and [...]
Join us Monday, October 24th at 6 pm for an evening with Tara T. Green, author of Love, Activism, and the Respectable Life of Alice Dunbar-Nelson! She will be in conversation with Brenda Marie Osbey. Reserve Your Signed Book Love, Activism, and the Respectable Life of Alice Dunbar-Nelson is about the love one Black woman had [...]
We are thrilled to welcome horror author Clay McLeod Chapman to Book Banter! Book Banter is a fun, interactive (you can ask questions and we will answer them during the event), event that streams live. Join the conversation on Facebook or YouTube! “A Gothic-punk graveyard tale about what haunts history and what haunts the human soul. An addicting [...]
The Blue Cypress Books Book Club meets every second Thursday of the month at our shop, unless otherwise noted. Email us at team@bluecypressbooks.com for more information on how to join. The pick for October is The Promise by Damon Galgut
Join us Sunday, October 30th at 4:30 pm for a Day of the Dead Celebration with Krewe de Mayahuel and author/illustrator Ana Aranda! This event is ticketed. There are two ticket options: Ticket price will include admission for one adult and one child, plus a signed copy of Aranda's Our Day of the Dead Celebration [...]
