Susan Larson talks with Elisa M. Speranza about her new novel, Triage, and talks about Scott Simon’s new book, Ulysses S. Cat and Other Animals I Have Known.
Literary Calendar
Louisiana children's picture book author Margaret Simon when she reads and signs her new board book, “What’s That Sound? Birds of the Bayou,” Saturday, May 9 at 1 at Octavia Books.
The Dickens Fellowship of New Orleans meets Saturday, May 9, from 2-4 p.m. at the Bright Library at Metairie Park Country Day School to discuss “David Copperfield,” chapters 58-64 (End) and to select the book for the coming year.
Kathryn Stockett discusses her book with E.M. Tran and signs “The Calamity Club,” Saturday, May 9, at 5 at Garden District Book Shop.
Octavia Books welcomes a very special guest, Scott Simon - the host of NPR’s Weekend Edition Saturday - when he comes to town to present his new book, “Ulysses S. Cat and Other Animals I Have Known.” He will appear live and in conversation with actor and author Bryan Batt. Monday, May 11, at 6 p.m. at Octavia Books. Tickets are required for admission and include a copy of Ulysses S. Cat to be signed by Scott Simon following his presentation. This event is in partnership with WWNO, and donors will be invited to a special meet and greet with Scott Simon. More information at Octaviabooks.com.
Elise Speranza appears in conversation with Allison Alsup and sings “Triage,” Thursday, May 14, at 6 at Octavia Books.
Gary Hoover appears in conversation with Will Sutton and signs “Reality or Lottery: Economic Promises and the Reality of Who Gets Ahead” Thursday, May 14, at 6 p.m. at Baldwin & Co.
And coming up: The Symphony Book Fair Sale 2026 will be held at the UNO Lakefront Arena on Saturday, May 30th and Sunday, May 31st. Sale hours on Saturday are from 9:00 am until 6:00 pm. There is an entrance fee from 9:00 am until 12:00 pm on Saturday only. There will be free entrance after 12:00 pm on Saturday and all day on Sunday.
Sale hours on Sunday are from 9:00 am until 4:00 pm. There will be a special Children's Book Sale on Sunday from 11:00 am until 2:00 pm where children accompanied by an adult can decorate a shopping bag then fill it with selections from our Children and Young Adult tables. There are more than 50 different categories of book including fiction, mysteries, scifi and fantasy, cookbooks, history, religion, The South, art, and biography. There will also be artwork, frames, sheet music, CDs, audio books, DVDs, vinyl records, puzzles and games, All proceeds benefit the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra. For further information visit www.LPOvolunteers.org .
