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These 10 essential Louisiana books make great reads and last-minute Christmas gifts
Looking for a last-minute Christmas gift for anyone who loves Louisiana?
Try one of these books, among those I consider essential for understanding who we are as Louisiana residents and what makes our state and community tick.
If you act quickly, two-day shipping or a purchase from a local bookstore will land the gift under your favorite tree by Christmas.
1. “Huey Long,” by T. Harry Williams. The definitive history lesson on the Kingfish, the populist governor and U.S. senator who ran the state like a dictator and made a strong run at the presidency.