Originally published in 1946, this intriguing book examines the rites and beliefs associated with voodoo through the legends of the art–its charms, trances, rituals, and difficult-to-explain occurrences. Unique NOLA Note: Some say Tallant did his research from a bar stool. That is why we did not put this book in the history section but in […]
Under a Hoodoo Moon – by Mac Rebennack & John Mac Rebennack & John (paperback) Under a Hoodoo Moon is one of rock’s most original and infectious autobiographies. In its pages, Dr. John, the alchemist of New Orleans psychedelic funk, tells his story, and what a story it is: of four decades on the road, on […]
Robert W. Fieseler is a recipient of the Pulitzer Traveling Fellowship and the Lynton Fellowship in Book Writing. A writer for Buzzfeed, Narratively, and elsewhere, he currently resides in New Orleans. Buried for decades, the Up Stairs Lounge tragedy has only recently emerged as a catalyzing event of the gay liberation movement. In revelatory detail, […]
Contributor(s): Johnson, Allyson (Read by), Jones-Rogers, Stephanie E (Author) A bold and searing investigation into the role of white women in the American slave economy. Bridging women’s history, the history of the South, and African American history, this book makes a bold argument about the role of white women in American slavery. Historian Stephanie E. […]
Contributor(s): Brezenoff, Steve (Author), Canga, Chris (Illustrator) On a class trip to New Orleans, Catalina Cat Duran and her friends find themselves in the middle of a voodoo mystery.
Contributor(s): Tallant, Robert (Author) Brief Description: Witch? Sorceress? Daughter of Satan? Thief? Saint? Born in 1794, Marie Laveau reigned as the undisputed Queen of the Voodoos for nearly a century. Her beauty and powers were legendary, and caused her to be the subject of wild gossip throughout her life. She passed on her secrets to […]
Contributor(s): Long, Carolyn Morrow (Author) Annotation: This guide to Marie Laveau and the family members, friends, and strangers interred in her famous tomb features the first known statement to appear in print of Marie Laveau’s own words as to her age and condition of health that was taken in a deposition by a Justice of […]
ScholasticContributor(s): Coles, Robert (Author), Ford, George (Illustrator) A Pulitzer Prize-winning author and a Coretta Scott King Award-winning illustrator bring to life the true story of an extraordinary six-year-old who helped shape American history when she became the first African-American sent to first grade in an all-white school. This moving picture book captures the courage of […]
Contributor(s): Random House Disney (Author), Random House Disney (Illustrator) Annotation: Tiana’s big dreams are put on hold when she is transformed into a frog. Discover how she finds love and learns all about what is truly important in the Little Golden Book retelling of Disney’s new animated feature film, “The Princess and the Frog.” Full […]
Contributor(s): Filan, Kenaz (Author) Jacket Description/Back: SPIRITUALITY / SHAMANISM “Kenaz Filan’s new book is quite simply the best book on New Orleans Voodoo I have ever read. It is extremely well researched, detailing spirits, practitioners, and rituals that are well known in the Crescent City but which have never been covered in a book like […]
Contributor(s): Crowley, Aleister (Author) The Crowley Tarot Handbook provides a thorough guide to the background and methodology of tarot reading with the Crowley Thoth Tarot deck. For those who are ready to delve even deeper into the meanings of the cards created by Lady Frieda Harris and Aleister Crowley, this handbook offers detailed analysis of […]
Contributor(s): Davis, Miriam C (Author) From 1910 to 1919, New Orleans suffered at the hands of a serial killer. The story has been the subject of short stories, novels, and the television series American Horror Story. But the full story of gruesome murders, accused innocents, public panic, the New Orleans Mafia, and a mysterious killer […]
Contributor(s): Powell, Lawrence N (Author) Annotation: America’s most beguiling metropolis started out as a snake-infested, hurricane-battered swamp. Through intense imperial rivalries and ambitious settlers who risked their lives to succeed in colonial America, the site became a crossroads for the Atlantic world. Powell gives us the full sweep of the city’s history from its founding […]
Contributor(s): Reed, Theresa (Author) Looking for a fun, accessible way to learn Tarot? Then grab your favorite coloring tools and dive into The Tarot Coloring Book. Using the 78 illustrations of the classic Rider-Waite deck, this practical and engaging guide invites you to color your way through every card in the deck. Expert teacher Theresa […]
Tarot Cards for Beginners: The Ultimate Guide to Tarot Meanings and Readings Contributor(s): Mitchell, Pamela (Author) A deck of tarot cards includes 78 cards. In comparison to the 52-card deck of playing cards most people are used to, this can seem pretty intimidating. But tarot cards are easy to learn and fun to read! Reading […]
Tales from the French Quarter by Kalila Smith is a captivating book that takes readers on a journey through the vibrant and enchanting streets of the French Quarter. With beautifully written stories and vivid descriptions, this book brings to life the rich history, culture, and characters of this iconic neighborhood in New Orleans. Whether you’re […]
Contributor(s): Rose, Al (Author) At the turn of the twentieth-century, there were hundreds of red-light districts in the United States, ranging in size from a discreet “house” or two in or near small towns and cities to block after bawdy block of brothels in larger cities such as Chicago and San Francisco. Storyville, New Orleans: […]
Contributor(s): Guenin-Lelle, Dianne (Author) Brief Description: “What is it about the city of New Orleans? History, location, and culture, continue to link it to France while distancing it culturally and symbolically from the United States. This book explores the traces of French language, history, and artistic expression that have been present there over the last […]
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