Following their pattern of promoting skilled authors, Melba's Old School Po Boys is hosting
multiple book giveaways in the following weeks. You can view the full list of
the eligible books HERE.
They have a reputation for their literacy program, in which authors can
directly schedule their own book signings at the restaurant. They are currently
open for in-person dining, provided patrons follow proper social distancing
guidelines and are equipped with face masks. So if any of the participating
authors interest you, then this is an excellent opportunity to receive both
good food and good reading.
Melba's is still open 24 hours a
day and seven days a week, so any time is opportune to visit. Still, the book
giveaways have specific timeframes that usually last from the morning until the
afternoon of the set date. With titles ranging from Harriet A. Washington's harrowing
Medical Apartheid to Sarah M. Broom's The Yellow House, the
various giveaways and signings will appeal to a wide variety of palates, be
they for food or for literature. There are also children's books in the mix, so
this is a good opportunity to procure free and high-quality content for the entertainment
of kids and adults alike.
Given their propensity for this
type of event, it is expected that Melba's will continue to put on these events
for the foreseeable future. Considering that their tagline is "America's
Busiest Po-Boy Shop," their business model and methods are quite effective,
even amidst a pandemic. Hopefully, this sort of event can become more prominent
and easily accessible, once the crisis has fully passed and restaurants can
again be safely crowded.
