Thousands of books have been written about the Big Easy including many excellent works of fiction, food and travel.  Here is my top 10 list of required reading for those seeking a better understanding of the city famous the world over for its literature, art and cuisine.

10 – The French Quarter by Herbert Asbury

9 – Life on the Mississippi by Mark Twain

8 – A Walk on the Wild Side by Nelson Algren

7 – Awakening by Kate Chopin

6 – Inventing New Orleans by Lafcadio Hearn

5 – Mardi Gras by Robert Tallant

4 – A Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee Williams

3 – Fabulous New Orleans by Lyle Saxon

2 – The Moviegoer by Walker Percy

1 – Confederacy of Dunces by John Kennedy Toole

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