BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Book Banter Books - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Book Banter Books X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://bookbanterbooks.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Book Banter Books REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T203000 DTSTAMP:20260422T033755 CREATED:20260420T135005Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T135033Z UID:1236-1776790800-1776803400@bookbanterbooks.com SUMMARY:Pop-up at Parleaux plus LMNL Workshop DESCRIPTION:We’re popping up at Parleaux Beer Lab! \n\n\n\nIn addition\, this month we are teaming up with LMNL Lit for their workshop How to Use Humor in Poetry. The workshop begins at 6:30pm and is lead by Justin Lacour. \n\n\n\nGrab a pour of one of Parleaux’s small batch craft beers while you browse a selection of books curated specifically for this event. \n\n\n\nP.S. You can now pick up any order placed through our website free of charge at our pop-up events\, including this one. Just select “pickup” at checkout and we’ll have your books ready for you. URL:https://bookbanterbooks.com/event/pop-up-at-parleaux-plus-lmnl-workshop-3/ LOCATION:Parleaux Beer Lab\, 634 Lesseps St\,\, New Orleans\, Louisiana\, 70117\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bookbanterbooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Popup-at-Parleaux-Banner-6.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260419T160000 DTSTAMP:20260422T033755 CREATED:20260415T230001Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T231701Z UID:1207-1776366000-1776614400@bookbanterbooks.com SUMMARY:New Orleans Poetry Festival DESCRIPTION:Book Banter Books will be at the New Orleans Poetry Festival! \n\n\n\nNew Orleans Poetry Festival takes place April 16-19 at a variety of venues around the city with the majority of readings and round tables taking place at the New Orleans Healing Center. \n\n\n\nWe can be found slinging books at the following locations and times:Opening Night: The Final Splice Thursday\, April 16 7pm – 10pm – Saturn BarBookfair Friday\, April 17 10am – 5pm – The Healing CenterInternational Night Friday\, April 17 7pm – Cafe IstanbulBookfair Saturday\, April 18 10am – 5pm – The Healing CenterSaturday Night Features Saturday\, April 18 8pm – SiberiaBookfair Sunday\, April 19 10am – 5pm – The Healing Center \n\n\n\nThe festival is free and open to the public. Registration is not required to attend. \n\n\n\nComplete Schedule of Events URL:https://bookbanterbooks.com/event/new-orleans-poetry-festival/ CATEGORIES:Pop-up ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bookbanterbooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/New-Orleans-Poetry-Festival-April-16-19-2026-e1776293947795.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T160000 DTSTAMP:20260422T033755 CREATED:20260402T220003Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T221118Z UID:1182-1775908800-1775923200@bookbanterbooks.com SUMMARY:Pop-Up at Marigny Market DESCRIPTION:We’re popping up at the Marigny Market! \n\n\n\nCome out and browse a handpicked selection of books curated specifically for this event\, all alongside beloved local farmers and makers. Grab some honey for your toast\, veggies for your dinner and a book or two for your weekend. \n\n\n\nWhether you’re looking for your next great read or just want to talk books\, stop by and say hi. \n\n\n\nP.S. You can now pick up any order placed through our website free of charge at our pop-up events\, including this one. Just select “pickup” at checkout and we’ll have your books ready for you. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShop Our Website\n\n\n\nRequest a Specific Title URL:https://bookbanterbooks.com/event/pop-up-at-marigny-market-8/ LOCATION:Marigny Market\, 2624 Burgundy Street\, Louisiana\, 70117\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bookbanterbooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Marigny-Market-411-Banner-good.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260410T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260410T190000 DTSTAMP:20260422T033755 CREATED:20260331T113741Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T202440Z UID:1155-1775844000-1775847600@bookbanterbooks.com SUMMARY:Evening Storytime with Chris Clarkson DESCRIPTION:We’re heading to Parleaux Beer Lab for a cozy Evening Storytime! \n\n\n\nJoin us on Friday\, April 10 at 6pm as local author Chris Clarkson shares his new picture book\, Songbird in the Light (co-authored w/ Billy Porter) with us. Settle in with a pint of Parleaux’s small-batch craft beer (or a juice box for the little ones) and enjoy a family-friendly reading. \n\n\n\nAfter storytime\, kids are invited to stick around for a fun craft activity inspired by the book. \n\n\n\nP.S. You can now pick up any order placed through our website free of charge at our pop-up events\, including this one. Just select “pickup” at checkout and we’ll have your books ready for you at the event. \n\n\n\n\nPurchase Songbird in the Light\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChris Clarkson\n\n\n\nChris Clarkson is the author of Chloe and the Fireflies\, Where Did Benjamin Go? and That Summer Night on Frenchmen Street and the co-author of Songbird in the Light. Clarkson lives in New Orleans where he’s building a collection of notebooks filled with stories waiting to be brought to life. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrom beloved Broadway icon Billy Porter\, rising-star author Chris Clarkson\, and award-winning illustrator Charly Palmer comes a beautiful picture book about the power of finding your voice. \n\n\n\nMama says her little boy is a songbird with a voice bigger than his whole body. But at school\, his classmates make fun of the way he walks and the way he talks–which makes him feel like a songbird too shy to sing. \n\n\n\nWith the encouragement of his choir teacher\, he embraces his talent\, realizing that his voice is unique and distinct. When it’s time for the school showcase\, he’s finally ready to embrace his joyful talent and share it with the world. \n\n\n\nFrom Emmy\, Grammy\, and Tony Award winner Billy Porter\, rising star Chris Clarkson\, and award-winning illustrator Charly Palmer comes a beautiful and empowering story about learning to love yourself. \n\n\n\nAs Billy Porter notes is a powerful author’s note: I created this book to remind children of their own joy. Their own love…. A kind of love that the world can’t take away. URL:https://bookbanterbooks.com/event/evening-storytime-with-chris-clarkson/ LOCATION:Parleaux Beer Lab\, 634 Lesseps St\,\, New Orleans\, Louisiana\, 70117\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bookbanterbooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Storytime-at-Parleaux-April-Banner.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260409T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260409T193000 DTSTAMP:20260422T033755 CREATED:20260328T135926Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T205309Z UID:1141-1775757600-1775763000@bookbanterbooks.com SUMMARY:LMNL Reading Featuring Adam Santino\, Freequency\, Alan Brickman & T Clark DESCRIPTION:We’re back with our partners LMNL Arts for another reading at the wonderful Twelve Mile Limit featuring four local writers. Adam Santino\, Freequency\, Alan Brickman & T Clark. \n\n\n\nMore info coming soon! URL:https://bookbanterbooks.com/event/lmnl-reading-featuring-adam-santino-freequency-alan-brickman-t-clark/ LOCATION:Twelve Mile Limit\, 500 S Telemachus St\, New Orleans\, Louisiana\, 70119 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bookbanterbooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/658342958_923590630433237_2327345810850065630_n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260404T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260404T160000 DTSTAMP:20260422T033755 CREATED:20260402T215233Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T215603Z UID:1175-1775304000-1775318400@bookbanterbooks.com SUMMARY:Pop-Up at Marigny Market DESCRIPTION:We’re popping up at the Marigny Market! \n\n\n\nCome out and browse a handpicked selection of books curated specifically for this event\, all alongside beloved local farmers and makers. Grab some honey for your toast\, veggies for your dinner and a book or two for your weekend. \n\n\n\nWhether you’re looking for your next great read or just want to talk books\, stop by and say hi. \n\n\n\nP.S. You can now pick up any order placed through our website free of charge at our pop-up events\, including this one. Just select “pickup” at checkout and we’ll have your books ready for you. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShop Our Website\n\n\n\nRequest a Specific Title URL:https://bookbanterbooks.com/event/pop-up-at-marigny-market-7/ LOCATION:Marigny Market\, 2624 Burgundy Street\, Louisiana\, 70117\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bookbanterbooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Marigny-Market-44-Banner.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260403T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260403T190000 DTSTAMP:20260422T033755 CREATED:20260320T191614Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T195149Z UID:1127-1775235600-1775242800@bookbanterbooks.com SUMMARY:Books\, Banter & Cider with Farrah Rochon DESCRIPTION:Join us for one of our favorite pairings: good books\, thoughtful conversation\, and a glass (or two) of cider! \n\n\n\nThis month\, we’re delighted to welcome Farrah Rohon to talk about the inspiration behind her books\, her writing process\, and the themes that weave their way through her series’\, plus plenty of time to celebrate the joy of reading together. \n\n\n\nPart literary salon\, part evening of lively conversation\, Books\, Banter & Cider invites readers and writers alike to connect over books\, ideas\, and a shared love of story. Come for the author\, stay for the banter\, and leave a little more inspired. \n\n\n\nPop-up begins at 5pm. Farrah Rochon will be joining us at 6pm. Farrah’s books will be for sale during the event. The author will sign copies at the event. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFarrah Rochon\n\n\n\nA native of south Louisiana\, New York Times and USA Today Bestselling author Farrah Rochon officially began her writing career while waiting in between classes in the student lounge at Xavier University of Louisiana. After earning her Bachelor of Science degree from Xavier and a Masters of Arts from Southeastern Louisiana University\, Farrah decided to pursue her lifelong dream of becoming a published novelist.  \n\n\n\nFarrah’s books have been featured in O\, The Oprah Magazine\, Cosmopolitan\, Entertainment Weekly\, Buzzfeed\, NPR\, The Washington Post\, and many more.   \n\n\n\nWhen she is not writing in her favorite coffee shop\, Farrah spends most of her time reading\, traveling the world\, hanging around on Twitter\, visiting Disney World\, and trying to attend as many Broadway shows as her budget will allow. An admitted sports fanatic\, Farrah feeds her addiction to football by watching New Orleans Saints games on Sunday afternoons. URL:https://bookbanterbooks.com/event/books-banter-cider-with-farrah-rochon/ LOCATION:Broad Street Cider\, 2723 S Broad St.\, New Orleans\, Louisiana\, 70125 CATEGORIES:Books Banter & Cider ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bookbanterbooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Books-Banter-Cider-April-Banner.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260329T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260329T213000 DTSTAMP:20260422T033755 CREATED:20260313T010122Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260328T140212Z UID:1104-1774812600-1774819800@bookbanterbooks.com SUMMARY:Third Lantern Lit Reading Series: Romance DESCRIPTION:We will be joining Third Lantern Lit for the Romance edition of Their Fiction Sessions Reading Series. The Featured Reader will be Farrah Rochon. URL:https://bookbanterbooks.com/event/third-lantern-lit-reading-series-romance/ LOCATION:NEW MARIGNY THEATRE\, 2301 Marais St\, New Orleans\, 70117 CATEGORIES:Pop-up,Reading ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bookbanterbooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/655503740_122121661605109295_5228936658984973465_n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260328T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260328T180000 DTSTAMP:20260422T033755 CREATED:20260307T154602Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260328T142834Z UID:1084-1774706400-1774720800@bookbanterbooks.com SUMMARY:Pop-Up at Marigny Market DESCRIPTION:We’re popping up at the Marigny Market! \n\n\n\nCome out and browse a handpicked selection of books curated specifically for this event\, all alongside beloved local farmers and makers. Grab some honey for your toast\, veggies for your dinner and a book or two for your weekend. \n\n\n\nWhether you’re looking for your next great read or just want to talk books\, stop by and say hi. \n\n\n\nP.S. You can now pick up any order placed through our website free of charge at our pop-up events\, including this one. Just select “pickup” at checkout and we’ll have your books ready for you. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nShop Our Website\n\n\n\nRequest a Specific Title\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Upcoming Events \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Jun \n \n 7 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm \n \n \n \n PRIVATE – Pussyfootin’ Page Turners Bookclub \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n View Calendar URL:https://bookbanterbooks.com/event/pop-up-at-marigny-market-6/ LOCATION:Marigny Market\, 2624 Burgundy Street\, Louisiana\, 70117\, United States CATEGORIES:Pop-up ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bookbanterbooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Catch-us-popping-up-at-the-Marigny-Market-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260324T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260324T203000 DTSTAMP:20260422T033755 CREATED:20260313T213832Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T215049Z UID:1114-1774371600-1774384200@bookbanterbooks.com SUMMARY:Pop-up at Parleaux plus LMNL Workshop DESCRIPTION:We’re popping up at Parleaux Beer Lab! \n\n\n\nIn addition\, this month we are teaming up with LMNL Lit for their workshop From Experience to Story: Drawing on Personal Experiences for Fiction Writing. The workshop begins at 6:30pm and is lead by Marlana Botnick Fireman \n\n\n\nGrab a pour of one of Parleaux’s small batch craft beers while you browse a selection of books curated specifically for this event. \n\n\n\nP.S. You can now pick up any order placed through our website free of charge at our pop-up events\, including this one. Just select “pickup” at checkout and we’ll have your books ready for you. \n\n\n\n\nShop Our Website\n\n\n\nRequest a Specific Title URL:https://bookbanterbooks.com/event/pop-up-at-parleaux-plus-lmnl-workshop-2/ LOCATION:Parleaux Beer Lab\, 634 Lesseps St\,\, New Orleans\, Louisiana\, 70117\, United States CATEGORIES:Pop-up,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bookbanterbooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Popup-at-Parleaux-Banner-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260322T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260322T170000 DTSTAMP:20260422T033755 CREATED:20260313T002944Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T002946Z UID:1096-1774180800-1774198800@bookbanterbooks.com SUMMARY:LMNL Art Fest 2026 DESCRIPTION:We have teamed up with LMNL Lit for their fourth annual LMNL Art Fest. There will be readings\, workshops\, music and kid’s story times throughout the day. \n\n\n\nWe will be slinging books throughout the fest. URL:https://bookbanterbooks.com/event/lmnl-art-fest-2026/ LOCATION:Parleaux Beer Lab\, 634 Lesseps St\,\, New Orleans\, Louisiana\, 70117\, United States CATEGORIES:Pop-up ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bookbanterbooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/645592194_903683249090642_218311099064546278_n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260314T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260314T160000 DTSTAMP:20260422T033755 CREATED:20260307T151724Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260307T151726Z UID:1073-1773489600-1773504000@bookbanterbooks.com SUMMARY:Pop-Up at Marigny Market DESCRIPTION:We’re popping up at the Marigny Market! \n\n\n\nCome out and browse a handpicked selection of books curated specifically for this event\, all alongside beloved local farmers and makers. Grab some honey for your toast\, veggies for your dinner and a book or two for your weekend. \n\n\n\nWhether you’re looking for your next great read or just want to talk books\, stop by and say hi. \n\n\n\nP.S. You can now pick up any order placed through our website free of charge at our pop-up events\, including this one. Just select “pickup” at checkout and we’ll have your books ready for you. \n\n\n\n\nShop Our Website\n\n\n\nRequest a Specific Title\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Upcoming Events \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Jun \n \n 7 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm \n \n \n \n PRIVATE – Pussyfootin’ Page Turners Bookclub \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n View Calendar URL:https://bookbanterbooks.com/event/pop-up-at-marigny-market-5/ LOCATION:Marigny Market\, 2624 Burgundy Street\, Louisiana\, 70117\, United States CATEGORIES:Pop-up ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bookbanterbooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Catch-us-popping-up-at-the-Marigny-Market-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260313T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260313T190000 DTSTAMP:20260422T033755 CREATED:20260224T150514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T151517Z UID:985-1773424800-1773428400@bookbanterbooks.com SUMMARY:Evening Storytime with Michael the Wildlife Detective DESCRIPTION:We’re heading to Parleaux Beer Lab for a cozy Evening Storytime! \n \nJoin us on Friday\, March 13 at 6pm as local author and Wildlife Detective Michael Birt shares one of his fascinating and informative children’s books with us. Settle in with a pint of Parleaux’s small-batch craft beer (or a juice box for the little ones) and enjoy a family-friendly reading. \n \nMichael will be bringing a special wildlife ambassador to storytime! After the story kids will be invited to get up close with and learn more about this amazing creature! \n \nSupport Michael’s wildlife conservation efforts through direct donations to Research Wild! his hands-on conservation education organization. \n \nP.S. You can now pick up any order placed through our website free of charge at our pop-up events\, including this one. Just select “pickup” at checkout and we’ll have your books ready for you at the event. \n \n\n\n\nShop Michael’s Books\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMichael Birt\n\n\n\nMichael Birt earned a degree in wildlife and fisheries science from Texas A&M University and a master’s in agriculture from Tarleton State University. He is founder and president of ResearchWild!\, a wildlife conservation project\, and owner of Lycan 360\, LLC\, which specializes in humane removal of wildlife from homes and businesses in the New Orleans area. With a passion for wildlife conservation\, he has spent time studying land\, wildlife\, and marine management in Australia\, Fiji\, Botswana\, and South Africa. He has worked as a zookeeper at the Fort Worth Zoo and as an animal care specialist at Fossil Rim Wildlife Center\, recognized for its endangered species breeding program. URL:https://bookbanterbooks.com/event/evening-storytime-with-michael-the-wildlife-detective/ LOCATION:Parleaux Beer Lab\, 634 Lesseps St\,\, New Orleans\, Louisiana\, 70117\, United States CATEGORIES:Author Signing,Storytime ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bookbanterbooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Storytime-at-Parleaux-March-Banner-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260307T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260307T160000 DTSTAMP:20260422T033755 CREATED:20260307T144927Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260307T150044Z UID:1061-1772884800-1772899200@bookbanterbooks.com SUMMARY:Pop-Up at Marigny Market DESCRIPTION:We’re popping up at the Marigny Market! \n\n\n\nCome out and browse a handpicked selection of books curated specifically for this event\, all alongside beloved local farmers and makers. Grab some honey for your toast\, veggies for your dinner and a book or two for your weekend. \n\n\n\nWhether you’re looking for your next great read or just want to talk books\, stop by and say hi. \n\n\n\nP.S. You can now pick up any order placed through our website free of charge at our pop-up events\, including this one. Just select “pickup” at checkout and we’ll have your books ready for you. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nShop Our Website\n\n\n\nRequest a Specific Book URL:https://bookbanterbooks.com/event/pop-up-at-marigny-market-4/ LOCATION:Marigny Market\, 2624 Burgundy Street\, Louisiana\, 70117\, United States CATEGORIES:Pop-up ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bookbanterbooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Catch-us-popping-up-at-the-Marigny-Market.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260306T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260306T190000 DTSTAMP:20260422T033755 CREATED:20260224T141102Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260301T142919Z UID:965-1772816400-1772823600@bookbanterbooks.com SUMMARY:Books\, Banter & Cider with Belle Point Press Authors DESCRIPTION:Join us for one of our favorite pairings: good books\, thoughtful conversation\, and a glass (or two) of cider! \nBooks\, Banter & Cider returns for a special evening featuring Belle Point Press authors from the New Orleans area. Step out of the everyday and into a warm\, welcoming space with some of our favorite local literary voices. \nWe will be celebrating the vibrant literary community of Belle Point Press with a lineup of incredible authors: Kirsten Reneau\, Justin Lacour\, Benjamin Morris\, Madeline Trosclair\, Todd Osborne\, Nikki Ummel\, Teresa Tumminello Brader\, Constance Adler and Jack Bedell. \nBelle Point Press is a family owned and run independent press out of Arkansas who puts their heart into everything they do. \nIt’s an honor to have so many amazing authors in one place to chat about their work. Please join us for this unique event. \n\nPop-up: 5-6pmAuthors: 6-7pm \nThis event is 21+ URL:https://bookbanterbooks.com/event/books-banter-cider-with-belle-point-press-authors/ LOCATION:Broad Street Cider\, 2723 S Broad St.\, New Orleans\, Louisiana\, 70125 CATEGORIES:Books Banter & Cider ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bookbanterbooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Books-Banter-Cider-March-Banner-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260228T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260228T160000 DTSTAMP:20260422T033755 CREATED:20260224T152544Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T152930Z UID:1037-1772280000-1772294400@bookbanterbooks.com SUMMARY:Pop-Up at Marigny Market DESCRIPTION:We’re popping up at the Marigny Market! \nCome out and browse a handpicked selection of books curated specifically for this event\, all alongside beloved local farmers and makers. Grab some honey for your toast\, veggies for your dinner and a book or two for your weekend. \nWhether you’re looking for your next great read or just want to talk books\, stop by and say hi. \nP.S. You can now pick up any order placed through our website free of charge at our pop-up events\, including this one. Just select “pickup” at checkout and we’ll have your books ready for you. \n\n\n\nShop our Website URL:https://bookbanterbooks.com/event/pop-up-at-marigny-market-3/ LOCATION:Marigny Market\, 2624 Burgundy Street\, Louisiana\, 70117\, United States CATEGORIES:Pop-up ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bookbanterbooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Catch-us-popping-up-at-the-Marigny-Market-4.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260224T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260224T200000 DTSTAMP:20260422T033755 CREATED:20260216T014326Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T015057Z UID:938-1771952400-1771963200@bookbanterbooks.com SUMMARY:Pop-up at Parleaux plus LMNL Workshop DESCRIPTION:We’re popping up at Parleaux Beer Lab! \n\n\n\nIn addition\, this month we are teaming up with LMNL Lit for their workshop Catharsis & More: The Therapeutic Benefits of Creative Writing that begins at 6:30pm lead by Danny Unger \n\n\n\nGrab a pour of one of Parleaux’s small batch craft beers while you browse a selection of books curated specifically for this event. \n\n\n\nP.S. You can now pick up any order placed through our website free of charge at our pop-up events\, including this one. Just select “pickup” at checkout and we’ll have your books ready for you. \n\n\n\n\nShop Our Website URL:https://bookbanterbooks.com/event/pop-up-at-parleaux-plus-lmnl-workshop/ LOCATION:Parleaux Beer Lab\, 634 Lesseps St\,\, New Orleans\, Louisiana\, 70117\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bookbanterbooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Popup-at-Parleaux-Banner.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260221T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260221T160000 DTSTAMP:20260422T033755 CREATED:20260207T200447Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T015025Z UID:874-1771675200-1771689600@bookbanterbooks.com SUMMARY:Pop-Up at Marigny Market DESCRIPTION:We’re popping up at the Marigny Market! \n\n\n\nCome out and browse a handpicked selection of books curated specifically for this event\, all alongside beloved local farmers and makers. Grab some honey for your toast\, veggies for your dinner and a book or two for your weekend. \n\n\n\nWhether you’re looking for your next great read or just want to talk books\, stop by and say hi. \n\n\n\nP.S. You can now pick up any order placed through our website free of charge at our pop-up events\, including this one. Just select “pickup” at checkout and we’ll have your books ready for you. URL:https://bookbanterbooks.com/event/pop-up-at-marigny-market/ LOCATION:Marigny Market\, 2624 Burgundy Street\, Louisiana\, 70117\, United States CATEGORIES:Pop-up ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bookbanterbooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Catch-us-popping-up-at-the-Marigny-Market-3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260220T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260220T183000 DTSTAMP:20260422T033755 CREATED:20260211T164449Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T231332Z UID:929-1771610400-1771612200@bookbanterbooks.com SUMMARY:Evening Storytime with Shannon Kelley Atwater DESCRIPTION:We’re heading to Parleaux Beer Lab for a cozy Evening Storytime! \n\n\n\nJoin us on Friday\, February 20 at 6pm as local author Shannon Kelley Atwater shares one of her delightful children’s books. Settle in with a pint of Parleaux’s small-batch craft beer (or a juice box for the little ones) and enjoy a family-friendly reading. \n\n\n\nAfter storytime\, kids are invited to stick around for a fun craft activity inspired by the book. \n\n\n\nP.S. You can now pick up any order placed through our website free of charge at our pop-up events\, including this one. Just select “pickup” at checkout and we’ll have your books ready for you. \n\n\n\n\nShop Our Website\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShannon Kelley Atwater\n\n\n\nShannon Kelley Atwater was born and raised in Fort Lauderdale\, Florida\, and came to New Orleans to attend Loyola University\, where she received a degree in visual arts. After selling her art on the fences of Jackson Square and opening a gallery space in the French Quarter\, she now stays busy raising her three spirited children and taking on various commissioned projects. She is the author and illustrator of Alligators Don’t Like Flowers and Goodnight Pothole and the illustrator of Rainbow Rodney\, all published by Pelican. URL:https://bookbanterbooks.com/event/evening-storytime-with-shannon-kelley-atwater/ LOCATION:Parleaux Beer Lab\, 634 Lesseps St\,\, New Orleans\, Louisiana\, 70117\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bookbanterbooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Storytime-at-Parleaux-February-Banner.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260214T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260214T160000 DTSTAMP:20260422T033755 CREATED:20260209T142422Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T151855Z UID:921-1771070400-1771084800@bookbanterbooks.com SUMMARY:Pop-Up at Marigny Market DESCRIPTION:It’s Valentine’s Day and we’re popping up at the Marigny Market!\n\nDon’t get stuck judging a book by it’s cover. Add a little spark to your reading this Valentine’s Day\, go on a Blind Date with a Book. In celebration of the holiday we will have a table filled with Blind Date Books.\n\nThe Marigny Market includes many beloved local farmers and makers. Grab some honey for your toast\, veggies for your dinner and a book or two to get your through the holiday and beyond.\n\nP.S. You can now pick up any order placed through our website free of charge at our pop-up events\, including this one. Just select “pickup” at checkout and we’ll have your books ready for you. URL:https://bookbanterbooks.com/event/pop-up-at-marigny-market-2/ LOCATION:Marigny Market\, 2624 Burgundy Street\, Louisiana\, 70117\, United States CATEGORIES:Pop-up ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bookbanterbooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Catch-us-popping-up-at-the-Marigny-Market-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260211T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260211T183000 DTSTAMP:20260422T033755 CREATED:20260205T140907Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260207T201752Z UID:852-1770832800-1770834600@bookbanterbooks.com SUMMARY:Book Banter Featuring Tim Time DESCRIPTION:Get ready for a thoughtful\, down-to-earth conversation with Tim Time\, author of The Book of Dirt. In this episode\, we dig into a work that finds meaning in the overlooked and the elemental\, tracing how stories can rise from the soil beneath our feet and the memories we carry with us. Join us as Tim Time talks about craft\, curiosity\, and the quiet power of paying attention to what’s usually brushed aside. This episode will feature a musical guest who will play a few songs inspired by the book! \n\n\n\nTim will be joined by musical guest Dan Tyson who will play a few songs inspired by the book. \n\n\n\n\nTune into the Live Stream\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWinner of the 18th Annual NIEA Finalist Award in the Body\, Mind\, and Spirit category\, The Book of Dirt is Tim Time’s award-winning chronicle of a promise kept: digging a grave in the woods behind his house. As the quiet labor unfolds\, so do the memories unearthed—swinging from boyhood bravado to the bravery of war\, from devastating loss to new love\, from shoveling asphalt to digging earth. With gentle philosophy and quiet humor\, the book reflects on the human condition in an increasingly tap-and-click world\, reminding us that rhythm\, sweat\, and heartbeat can clear the noise and reconnect us to ourselves long after the shovel is set down. \n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTim Time\n\n\n\nTim Time is the pen name of the author. He is a writer\, a poet\, an asphalt shoveler\, a digger\, a wall builder and a philosopher. He is as comfortable with a shovel in hand as with a pen\, uncovering that which lies beneath the surface. He and his wife and two dogs live in the old house Mr. Brummer built. This too is love. Born and raised upon Dirt\, he will return to Dirt when his time comes. URL:https://bookbanterbooks.com/event/book-banter-featuring-tim-time/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bookbanterbooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/tim-time-book-banter-twitteryoutube.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260210T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260210T193000 DTSTAMP:20260422T033755 CREATED:20260131T170509Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T142723Z UID:777-1770746400-1770751800@bookbanterbooks.com SUMMARY:An Evening with Ben Yagoda & Roy Blount Jr. DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, February 10th\, 7-8pm – Join Book Banter Books for a special evening celebrating Alias O. Henry\, the new book from acclaimed writer and critic Ben Yagoda. Ben will be in conversation with New Orleans based author\, reporter and regular Wait Wait . . . Don’t Tell Me! panelist Roy Blount Jr. for a lively discussion about the life\, legacy\, and enduring myths surrounding one of America’s most famous and elusive writers. \n\n\n\nTogether\, Yagoda and Blount will explore storytelling\, literary reputation\, and the strange alchemy that turns a writer into a legend. Perfect for readers who love literary history\, biography\, and the stories behind the stories. \n\n\n\nA curated selection of books\, including Alias O. Henry\, will be available for purchase at the event. A book signing will follow the discussion. \n\n\n\nAlias O’Henry may be ordered on our website for pickup at the event. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nO. Henry\, born William Sidney Porter\, arrived in New York City fresh from the Ohio Penitentiary\, where he had served three and a half years for embezzlement. It was the dawn of the twentieth century\, a time of remarkable change when the city’s physical presence was being altered by new skyscrapers and subways\, and its character by waves of immigrants. The American magazine had just reached its pinnacle as an enterprise\, and the short story was the most popular medium in entertainment. Porter was in the city to write. From his cell\, he had already sold a number of stories to big magazines\, and within five years of arriving in Manhattan\, he would become the most successful fiction writer in the country. But he never–never–said anything about his prison experience\, or\, indeed\, anything about his past life. Anything true\, that is. In life as well as on the page\, Porter was a yarn-spinner of the highest order \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBen Yagoda\n\n\n\nBen Yagoda is the author\, coauthor\, or editor of fourteen books\, most recently Gobsmacked!: The British Invasion of American English (Princeton University Press\, 2024) and O. Henry: 101 Stories (Library of America\, 2021). He has written about language\, writing\, and many other topics for the New Yorker\, New York Times Book Review and Magazine\, Slate\, The American Scholar\, Rolling Stone\, Esquire\, and publications that start with every letter of the alphabet except X and Z. Yagoda has been awarded Guggenheim and MacDowell Fellowships to support his writing about O. Henry. His podcast\, “The Lives They’re Living\,” focuses on people whose achievements deserve renewed attention; episodes have included Gene Seymour on Ishmael Reed\, Michael Tisserand on Jules Feiffer\, Carrie Courogen on Elaine May\, and Dwight Garner on Calvin Trillin. Yagoda lives in Swarthmore\, Pennsylvania. Alias O. Henry is his first novel. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRoy Blount\, Jr.\n\n\n\n\nRoy Blount\, Jr. is the author of more than twenty books\, covering subjects from the Pittsburgh Steelers to what dogs are thinking to the ins and outs of etymology. He is a regular panelist on NPR’s Wait Wait . . . Don’t Tell Me!\, a member of the American Heritage Dictionary Usage Panel\, and a member of the Fellowship of Southern Writers. Born in Indianapolis and raised in Decatur\, Georgia\, he now divides his time between New Orleans and western Massachusetts with his wife\, the painter Joan Griswold\, and their cat\, Jimmy. Subscribe to his Substack Take Another Little Piece of My Heart Now here. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n       \n\n\n\n\n\n  URL:https://bookbanterbooks.com/event/an-evening-with-ben-yagoda-roy-blount/ LOCATION:Parleaux Beer Lab\, 634 Lesseps St\,\, New Orleans\, Louisiana\, 70117\, United States CATEGORIES:Author Signing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bookbanterbooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Ben-Yagoda-and-Roy-Blount-Jr.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260206T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260206T190000 DTSTAMP:20260422T033755 CREATED:20260131T162740Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T212055Z UID:769-1770397200-1770404400@bookbanterbooks.com SUMMARY:Books\, Banter & Cider DESCRIPTION:Books\, Banter & Cider returns to Broad Street Cider for our February gathering\, just in time to celebrate New Orleans at its most joyful and storied. Step out from the hustle and bustle of the season and into a cozy tale. \n\n\n\nFor this month’s pop-up\, we’re bringing a specially curated selection of books inspired by New Orleans and the Mardi Gras season\, stories steeped in place\, culture\, rhythm\, and revelry. Come browse the books\, sip something crisp\, and soak up the spirit of the city as we gather for another warm\, literary evening in celebration of reading\, community\, and a little carnival flair. \nThis event is 21+ URL:https://bookbanterbooks.com/event/books-banter-cider/ LOCATION:Broad Street Cider\, 2723 S Broad St.\, New Orleans\, Louisiana\, 70125 CATEGORIES:Pop-up ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bookbanterbooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/book-banter-cider-october-banner-1.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR