Outstanding on Oak
Business of the Month
March 2010
Blue Cypress Books
Elizabeth Ahlquist realized her dream when she opened Blue Cypress Books in April 2008. Located in a small upstairs room of the old Mockingbird Café at 8128 Oak Street; Elizabeth gathered together the highest quality of used books from every genré imaginable.
With her keen eye and large personal collection, some of the most rare and valuable books soon found a home at Blue Cypress, and are available for a fraction of the price. Word soon spread throughout South Carrollton and beyond about the incredible selection of books, and the charming owner who knows all about them. In the fall of 2008 Blue Cypress relocated to its present location, and to everyone's relief she remained on Oak Street.
Because of Elizabeth’s literary acumen and friendly personality, Blue Cypress Books is one of Oak Street’s brightest stars. Recognized by Where Y'at as the best place in New Orleans to buy used books, even mentioned in Oprah's February issue as one of the reasons why Oak Street is ". . . actually getting better!"
In addition to her own events, Blue Cypress also gives regular "shout outs" about her neighbor merchants' activities on her popular blog. The cooperative nature of her business models the "Main Street Approach" to economic revitalization, and she is an active supporter of the program, it's events, and as a committee member.
Thank you Blue Cypress Books—for all that you mean to your many fans, to Oak Street, and to furthering the cause of sustainable independent bookstores.
Check out her Facebook page today and be a fan! And follow her on Twitter as well!
