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Best of New Orleans

FICTION

A SUMMONS TO NEW ORLEANS

by Barbara Hall

An engaging tale, enhanced by its moody, threatening New Orleans setting. Full review >

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FICTION

A CONFEDERACY OF DUNCES

by John Kennedy Toole

Unfortunately, this is all we'll have of Toole's talent; he committed suicide in 1969, age 32, leaving only this astounding... Full review >

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HISTORY

NINE LIVES

by Dan Baum

One of those rare occasions when journalism crosses the threshold of art. Full review >

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NONFICTION

MUSICAL GUMBO

by Grace Lichtenstein & Laura Danker

Should inspire many new visitors to the Crescent city and hip them to what's been cooking there all these years. Full review >

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BIOGRAPHY & MEMOIR

A.D.

by Josh Neufeld & illustrated by Josh Neufeld

Bristling with attitude and pungent with social awareness. Full review >

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HISTORY

THE YEAR BEFORE THE FLOOD

by Ned Sublette

A powerful, heartfelt and sometimes angry take on a great American city. Full review >

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NONFICTION

BAYOU FAREWELL

by Mike Tidwell

First-rate report from a land even environmentalists forgot. Full review >

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