Let us continue to deliver authors to your living room. The next author in the Southern Edition series is Edward Farmer. He will be talking with us about his new book PALE and answering your questions. 

"Edward Farmer's powerful debut, Pale, lures you in with its atmospheric prose, grabbing hold gently and then slowly tightening its emotional grip with each page. His main character, Bernice, must navigate Mississippi plantation life circa 1966 with its deeply embedded racism and well-established patriarchy, as well as the complex tensions between both Mr. and Mrs. Kerns and their servants. It's a beautifully wrought novel, with each character sensitively drawn, exposing the lasting effects of trauma. Farmer is a writer to watch!" -John Copenhaver, author of the Macavity Award-winning Dodging and Burning

Join us online for the next "Reader Meet Writer, Southern Edition" event featuring bestselling author Lisa Wingate presenting her new novel, THE BOOK OF LOST AND FRIENDS, with special guest Diane Plauche, (formerly of the Historic New Orleans Collection).

“Lisa Wingate takes an almost unthinkable chapter in our nation’s history and weaves a tale of enduring power.” —Paula McLain

Here are the details you need to participate:

Date: Thursday, May 28th
Time: 6PM Central Daylight Time

RSVP: bookworm@octaviabooks.com

Attendance is limited..

Let us deliver authors to your living room.  The next author in the Southern Edition series is Mary Kay Andrews. She  will be joining us to present answer questions about her new book, HELLO, SUMMER.

"Andrews's gift for drawing fascinating characters and her captivating dialogue will pull readers through to the end." —Publishers Weekly

Here are the details you need:

Date: Tuesday, MAY 12, 2020
Time: 4 PM Central Daylight Time
RSVP: bookworm@octaviabooks.com

Attendance is limited..

If you elect to attend, we will email you on Tuesday morning with the link to attend this virtual event, plus the link to purchase books (which you will also find below if you wish to order now).  Happy Reading!

Let us deliver authors to your living room.  The next author in the Southern Edition series is Kristen Arnett. She will be talking with us about her book MOSTLY DEAD THINGS and answering your questions.

“Mostly Dead Things packs messed-up families, scandalous love affairs, art, life, death and the great state of Florida into one delicious, darkly funny package. Kristen Arnett is wickedly talented and a wholly original voice” - Jami Attenberg, author of All Grown Up

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University of New Orleans Press and Octavia Books are excited to announce the release of a new novel from Mahyar A. Amouzegar, DINNER AT 10:32. A textured exploration of the most intimate human relationships, DINNER AT 10:32 follows Donte, a man nearing the end of his life, as he recounts to his granddaughter the complex love story that lead to his decades-long marriage. As Donte reveals the friendships, intrigues, and other romances that peppered his youth, both he and his granddaughter are led to contemplate memories, truths, secrets, and hope.

On April 19th, University of New Orleans Press had planned to celebrate the release of Dinner at 10:32 at Octavia Books. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation, the release party was canceled. We hope everyone is staying healthy and safe.