The 10 Best Bookstores in Louisiana — 2026

We compared all 164 bookstores in Louisiana on the data that matters: services offered, posted hours, and how easy each one is to reach. No pay-to-play — this ranking comes straight from the listings data, updated November 2026.

#1 · Excalibur Comics Cards & GamesShreveport Comics

Mon-Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 1pm-5pm

(318) 868-4389 Website View listing

#2 · Barnes & NobleLafayette

Mon-Sat 9am-9pm, Sun 10am-7pm

(337) 989-4142 Website View listing

#3 · Red Stick ReadsBaton Rouge Children'sManga

Tue–Fri 10am–6pm, Sat 10am–5pm, Sun 11am–3pm

(225) 333-8312 Website View listing

#4 · Barnes & NobleBaton Rouge

Mon-Sat 9am-10pm, Sun 10am-8pm

(225) 766-1337 Website View listing

#5 · No. 9 Books and RecordsRuston Used

Sunday - Friday 12 pm - 6 pm, Saturday 10 pm - 6 pm

(318) 224-7092 Website View listing

#6 · Baldwin and Co. Coffee and BookstoreNew Orleans

Mon-Sun 7am-6pm

(504) 354-1741 Website View listing

#7 · Avenue Bibles Books & GiftsRuston Christian

Monday - Saturday 10:00 - 6:00, Sunday Closed

(318) 255-0515 Website View listing

#8 · Books Along The TecheNew Iberia UsedChildren's

Monday - Friday: 9:30 AM till 5:00 PM, Saturday: 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM

(337) 367-7621 Website View listing

#9 · The Twisted BookmarkDeridder Children's

Tue-Thu 10am-5pm, Fri 10am-9pm, Sat 10am-5pm

(337) 221-1165 Website View listing

#10 · The Gathering BattlefieldDenham Springs Comics

Tue–Thu 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM, Fri–Sat 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM

(225) 369-2881 Website View listing

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How we rank: every listing earns points for listed services (used, comics, christian, children's, manga, metaphysical), posted hours, and working contact details. The ranking is recalculated with every data update.