Lemuria Books

4465 I-55 North
Jackson, 39206

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Being independent anything is tough.

Ask a singer, artist, writer or retailer: without large-scale backing, there are places you want to go — but must fight for… claw for, every step in the journey.
The independent book business? Let no one tell that is easy.

“We’ve been going sideways for years,” said John Evans, owner of the now 45-year-old Jackson indie bookstore, Lemuria Books in Banner Hall. “We’ve tried a lot of different ways to make the business grow but there’s so much pure competitiveness out there.”

In light of the behemoth online prowess of national brands, book stores like Lemuria are trying to set themselves apart.

“We’re a destination book store,” Evans said. “We always have been. I think we are winning the existence battle, the contributing battle. And we’re doing a lot to do that.”

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Amenities

  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Meeting/Event Space

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