True confession: I am a bibliophile. My subjects of choice are books about architecture, interior design, gardening and most any book about our wonderful city, New Orleans.

Many years ago, while exchanging presents on Christmas morning, I was given a book. Upon seeing this gift, my dear mother looked up and announced, "Louis already has a book!" Yes, even then, my library was rapidly expanding. And her concern was well placed.

So today, I'm sharing a list of books from my shelves that would likely please anyone who also enjoys my favorite topics. The choices are a combination of the new and the classic.

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"Live With the Things You Love"

By Mary Randolph Carter, 2025

In this wonderful guide for the collector, antique dealers, stylists and artists open their homes to show ho

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