“Girls, What would y’all think about publishing a book about Jackson?” John Evans asked one morning, and I was thrilled. The capitol of the great state of Mississippi is my hometown. I am a 5th generation Jacksonian, and I am invested in this community personally and economically: I work in a bookstore that has roots 39 years deep.
I made a list of all my favorite places I thought should be in the book: St. Paddy’s Day Parade, the Mississippi Museum of Art, the Welty House, various bars and restaurants, the Edwards Hotel and the Tower Building. I continued researching online, reading older books and asking around, and even as a lifetime Jacksonian, I discovered some local treasures I had never known about. I was astounded at what this city has to offer that I had not taken advantage of.
The photographer Ken Murphy did a fantastic job of capturing the beauty and spirit of Jackson, MS, and I appreciate the city and his talent all the more for it. I know that purveyors of the book, whether you live in the city limits, in the Metro Area, or have moved on to other places, will once again appreciate Jackson as your hometown. As a proud Jacksonian (and bookseller) I am excited to be part of something that showcases the city I am proud to call home. And while we couldn’t include everything that Jackson has to offer in the book, I have a list of places to check out. I’m going to have to take some time to be a “tourist” in my hometown.
Written by Maggie
Jackson: photographs by Ken Murphy is available now for purchase. To order a copy, call Lemuria Books at 601.366.7619 or visit us online at lemuriabooks.com. Please join us in celebrating Jackson on August 5th at 5:00 in Banner Hall!
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