Olde Towne Book Shop, 2141 First Street Suite B, Slidell, LA (2026)

We're a community-based literacy organization focused on promoting & improving early reading skills & access to books for young children through programs funded by our new & used bookshop. Founder Jamie Lewis is a fiction author with a background in education and library sciences striving to promote and improve literacy as far as she can reach. Olde Towne Books is committed to offering a safe, sup

portive environment for readers of all ages, genders, races, spiritual beliefs, and sexual orientations--both online and in-person.

07/25/2026

Can you all help a girl out?

I'm still being told the old address is popping up for the store. As you all know, we're solely online right now. If you've seen the old address listed when looking for directions, can you tell me where so I can fix it? 🙏💙

07/23/2026

I've been trying to keep up with all my local authors, and you all have been busy!

Congratulations to you and your newest book babies. Over the coming weeks, I'll spotlight each of you, but I'm sure I've missed others.

Who else has a new or upcoming release they'd like to see highlighted here?

Don't forget OTBS carries all these authors and more! Support local. 💙

07/18/2026

When you're just now opening a book order you placed months ago, it's like Christmas. So many surprises!

This is also a sneak peek of some of the titles that'll be used for blind dates, book boxes, and more. Coming soon.😉

07/17/2026

Psst. Hi. It's me and my new little sidekick.

3 weeks ago, Isla Maeve Lewis made her debut earthside. Time has been a blur since, but I'm feeling a million times better and am ready to get back into bookstore mode!

What's that look like?

After moving out of the brick-and-mortar, I was mostly on bed rest. A lot (and I mean A LOT) of tasks had to be pushed aside, so now it's time to catch up. I've got:

-100s of books to inventory and add to the shop

-Tons of new product to make (book boxes got a pretty makeover I can't wait for you to see)

-New authors to introduce you to

-Lots of literacy-inspired tidbits to share featuring the ways in which language and reading skills start from birth

-Plenty more I haven't even considered...

I've missed you all, so don't hesitate to let me know what you've been up to these last few months and how I can best serve you as your local bookseller.

Soon, I'll also open the calendar to host events. Let's paint custom book edges, build our own blind dates with books, create gorgeous book bouquets, and more!

06/20/2026

It's the final countdown!

These last few months have been a challenge. Sorry you haven't heard from me, but all my focus has been on my health. The great news is, baby girl will be here ANY DAY!

For all those who've been keeping me busy with online orders, thank you! The bookstore thrives because of you.

An important update though: As you continue to place your orders, if you encounter a delay in processing time, just know that means it's go-time and I'm in the hospital.

I aim to keep the shop functioning without any noticeable hold-ups, but just in case...

Your next update will include a baby. Stay tuned!

04/25/2026

Happy Indie Bookstore Day!

I know, I know. I’ve been missing in action the past several weeks. Trust me when I say I miss you all and wish I was at the top of my game with everything. So how am I?

—Very pregnant and exhausted. I’m at 30 weeks now and am focusing on my health to keep me and baby going strong. That’s meant lots of bed rest I don’t want and the stubborn acceptance that I can’t do all the things right now. It’s been a struggle.

—Very grateful. My family’s been taking care of me. Friends have been checking in. And you readers have been keeping the online store busy. I’ve gotten to ship books all over the country, fulfill special orders, and secure your much-anticipated preorders. Keep ‘em coming!

—Very lucky. For all of the above and for the opportunity to keep this indie shop alive and well. I know things look differently now, but support for independent bookstores is strong, and that’s what today is all about!

Keep supporting your indies:
- Go peruse the shelves of local shops and grab a new read
-Shop online stores like mine without having to leave the house
-Take advantage of the deals on Bookshop and Libro.fm where you can buy physical books, ebooks, and audiobooks while directly supporting an indie bookstore of your choice
-Share your book recommendations online
-Donate your gently-loved books making space for new ones
-Sink into your comfiest chair and dive into the pages of your current read

Happy Independent Bookstore Day, everyone!

Address

2141 First Street Suite B
Slidell, LA
70458

Telephone

+19852017070

Website

http://www.oldetownebooks.com/, http://www.slidellreads.org/

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