At The Garden District Book Shop, we're proud to bring people together through a shared love of books and community. Founded in 1979 by Britton Trice, the GDBS has hosted legendary authors like Anne Rice, James Lee Burke, Chuck Palahniuk, and Clive Barker. Since 2021, we—Barkley Rafferty and Carroll Gelderman—have been dedicated to keeping this special place thriving for both locals and visitors alike.  We've since expanded the experience by adding Bar Epilogue, a unique bookshop bar that blends the best of literature and libations.