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Louisiana Authors & Upcoming Literary Events | New Orleans News
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- Jul 1, 2026
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Summary
Stephanie Soileau’s gripping new novel, “Should the Waters Take Us,” traces Acadian families through generations, anchoring their resilience in the face of disaster. James H. Dormon’s posthumous “Quarter Time” brings gritty, vivid life to 1950s-60s New Orleans through Jake Devlin’s eyes. Kristen H. Casey’s supernatural thriller, “The Hands That Treat,” weaves mystery, romance, and magic in 1930s New Orleans as Ophelia hunts a murder tied to her past. This month’s literary calendar is packed: Soileau and Casey headline Garden District Book Shop events, Baldwin & Co. hosts Ocean Vuong and E.M. Tran, and Black Lit Weekend celebrates Black voices July 23–26. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/329284d57d743ae7