Legendary Mississippi Bookstore Celebrates 50th Anniversary

Legendary Mississippi Bookstore Celebrates 50th Anniversary

"I'm not very good at remembering names, but I can remember what people read." Courtesy John Evans, LemuriaAn iconic and beloved Jackson, Mississippi independent bookstore is celebrating 50 years of business.John Evans opened Lemuria Book Store in 1975 in an apartment in the back of a shopping center. Located next to the best bar and a ladies clothing store, Evans said, because even if the bookstore didn't pan out, "at least we'll have pretty la…