Find More Than 10,000 Books at Lemuria Books, the Largest Discount Bookstore in Mississippi

Lemuria was a mythical continent that was home to the world’s first system of writing and recording thoughts; Lemuria Books seeks to honor that feat, celebrating the physical book and the magic that comes with reading one. It’s been open since 1975, collecting and selling books to the people of Mississippi to treasure forever.

The staff at Lemuria believes that the organized clutter in the store encourages exploration and deeper browsing.

With stacks of books and wayward shelves everywhere, visitors never know what they’re going to find━it’s like a treasure hunt for the literary!

They carry limited edition books, first editions, signed works, and almost every genre one could think of.

There is something for everyone, and if one is willing to dig, something valuable will be found.

The staff at Lemuria believe in “the value of the physical book,” making them the “real bookstore you’ve been missing” in the digital age.

They boast floor-to-ceiling shelves and that "quintessential" book smell that is so familiar and comforting to readers around the world.

One of the most unique aspects of Lemuria is their First Editions Club.

The staff picks signed, first editions of groundbreaking works, and club members only pay the cost of the book in order to be a part of it.

They host author meet and greets and readings, which have transitioned to a virtual format during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Some are free, and some require the purchase of the author’s work to be admitted.

“Talk to the Hand” is their weekly newsletter, which informs those who sign up about new titles, visiting authors, collectible editions, and community news.

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Lemuria Books is located at 4465 I-55 STE in Jackson, Mississippi. If you love books, words, autographed memorabilia, or any combination of the three, Lemuria is a must-stop. Happy browsing!