BANNER HALL HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE
Saturday, November 30th | 9:00am to 4:00pm
Lemuria Events listed below:



Event with Derek Norsworthy
Tuesday, December 3rd | 5:00
Signing at 5pm | Reading at 5:30pm

Derek Norsworthy signs, TOILET YOGA.

A registered nurse, a professional singer, and an avid distance runner, Derek Norsworthy has never met a challenge he didn’t like. In his first book, this renaissance man from Ocean Springs, Mississippi, takes on one of the most perplexing issues since the dawn of mankind: how to achieve the perfect bowel movement. And not just once, but on a … wait for it … REGULAR basis! As someone who works deeply in the field of integrative medicine...

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Event with James Crockett
Wednesday, December 4th | 5:00
Signing at 5pm | Reading at 5:30pm

James Crockett signs, WHEN MISSISSIPPI SCHOOLED AMERICA IN BASEBALL.

In 2021 Madison Central High School’s baseball team was named by Baseball America the High School Baseball Team of the Year. Mississippi State University won the Men’s College World Series and were crowned the 2021 NCAA Division I National Baseball Champions. Pearl River Community College won the 2022 National Junior College Athletic Association Division II College World Series. Ole Miss...

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Event with Joe Lee
Thursday, December 5th | 5:00
Signing at 5pm | Reading at 5:30pm

Joe Lee signs, RAPHAEL'S MEN.

Beloved football coach and math instructor Bill Raphael, who died in 2013, devoted decades of his life to tiny St. Joseph Catholic School in Jackson, Mississippi, and shaped the lives of thousands of his students through love, faith, hard work, and the fervent belief that all of us are capable of more than we ever dreamed possible. Coaching football a whopping 41 seasons, Raphael won well over 200 games at St. Joe and was elected to the Mississippi Association of Coaches Hall of Fame in 1984...

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Event with Steve Robertson
Saturday, December 7th | 12pm
Signing at 12pm

Steve Robertson signs, THE DUDE.

Every year, a sea of baseball fans flock to Dudy Noble Field, a majestic cathedral that stands as the epitome of college baseball. The atmosphere is electric, charged with the passion and anticipation of the game, making it an experience like no other. The pinnacle of the Mississippi State athletic facilities, Dudy Noble Field, is a marvel. It has witnessed the gathering of 24 out of the 25 largest on-campus crowds in college baseball history, earning the endearing nickname “The Dude.”...

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Event with Anthony Thaxton, Amy Bryant Thaxton
and Robert St. John
Wednesday, December 11th | 12pm
Signing at 12pm

Anthony Thaxton, Amy Bryant Thaxton and Robert St. John sign, EUDORA.

Renowned short story writer Eudora Welty is explored through intimate and charming interviews, both with Eudora herself and with family and friends. Seen through the backdrop of Jackson, Mississippi, Eudora is a revealing portrait of adventure, daring, humor and love as we meet a writer we only thought we knew....

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Event with John Anderson
Wednesday, December 11th | 12pm
Signing at 12pm

John Anderson signs, THE BICYCLE LOGS OF WALTER ANDERSON.

An explorer as well as an artist, Walter Anderson consistently kept logs and created artwork on his journeys. Whether he was walking through China toward Tibet, sailing a small boat out to camp on a wilderness island, or bicycling two thousand miles, his travels are fascinating and paint an image of a unique life. The Bicycle Logs of Walter Anderson gives an extraordinary opportunity to look through the eyes of an artist as he is becoming an artist...

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Event with Marion Barnwell
Thursday, December 12th | 12:00
Signing at 12pm

Marion Barnwell signs, ALL THE THINGS WE DIDN'T SAY.

In this poignant and introspective dual memoir, Marion Garrard Barnwell embarks on a deeply personal journey. Inspired by the memoir of her maternal grandmother, Mary DuBose Trice Clark, affectionately known as “Ganny,” the narratives, though separated by decades, are brought together to offer readers a unique and moving exploration of growing up in Mississippi and the intersections of family, motherhood, and self-discovery....

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Event with Gerry Wilson
Thursday, December 12th | 12:00
Signing at 12pm

Gerry Wilson signs, THAT PINSON GIRL.

In this poignant and introspective dual memoir, Marion Garrard Barnwell embarks on a deeply personal journey. Inspired by the memoir of her maternal grandmother, Mary DuBose Trice Clark, affectionately known as “Ganny,” the narratives, though separated by decades, are brought together to offer readers a unique and moving exploration of growing up in Mississippi and the intersections of family, motherhood, and self-discovery....

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Event with Wyatt Waters
Saturday, December 14th | 12:00
Signing at 12pm

Wyatt Waters signs, THE 2025 CALENDAR.

Wyatt’s 2025 calendar, titled "In the Year 2025", features 13 images of recent, unpublished paintings, sized to fit a standard 16” x 22” frame with a 3” mat. Each calendar is printed on textured paper – true to the feel of watercolor paper - and signed by Wyatt....

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Event with Hal Kitchings
Saturday, December 14th | 1pm
Signing at 1pm

Hal Kitchings signs, DOG-GONE, IT HURTS.

Hal Kitchings, pastor of Easthaven Baptist Church in Brookhaven, Mississippi, is a lifelong dog lover and knows how difficult it is to grieve over a beloved pooch. Dog-Gone, It Hurts is a thirty-day devotional that mixes relevant scripture with gentle encouragement and includes the wisdom of thinkers, pastors, and celebrities like C.S. Lewis, Dr. Billy Graham, and Tim Tebow...

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Event with Scott Lenoir
Saturday, December 14th | 1pm
Signing at 1pm

Scott Lenoir signs, THE AMENDMENT.

When south Mississippi banker and former sheriff’s deputy Blake Weaver learns of the arrest of Philip Mason, superior and abbot of the Christian Center for Peace and Life, he’s elated, sickened, and infuriated all at once. Mason, charged with tax evasion, money laundering, and fraud, loudly proclaims his innocence for the TV cameras. But Blake knows better. One of Mason’s victims was the late Sandra Weaver, Blake’s beloved wife. Sweet-talked and conned by Mason, Sandra turned...

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Event with Erin Austen Abbott
Saturday, December 14th | 2pm
Signing at 2pm

Erin Austen Abbott signs, SMALL TOWN LIVING.

Big changes are taking place in how we live—and what we look for in the place we call home. From remote work options to the pull of wide open spaces and simpler lives, families, couples, and singles alike are looking away from major metropolitan areas and towards small towns. But where to go? How? When? There’s a lot to consider when you’re thinking about making the move to a small town—or just daydreaming about doing so....

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Event with Steve Robertson
Tuesday, December 17th | 4pm
Signing at 4pm

Steve Robertson signs, THE DUDE.

Every year, a sea of baseball fans flock to Dudy Noble Field, a majestic cathedral that stands as the epitome of college baseball. The atmosphere is electric, charged with the passion and anticipation of the game, making it an experience like no other. The pinnacle of the Mississippi State athletic facilities, Dudy Noble Field, is a marvel. It has witnessed the gathering of 24 out of the 25 largest on-campus crowds in college baseball history, earning the endearing nickname “The Dude.”...

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Event with James R. Crockett
Tuesday, December 17th | 4pm
Signing at 4pm

James R. Crockett signs, WHEN MISSISSIPPI SCHOOLED AMERICA IN BASEBALL.

In 2021 Madison Central High School’s baseball team was named by Baseball America the High School Baseball Team of the Year. Mississippi State University won the Men’s College World Series and were crowned the 2021 NCAA Division I National Baseball Champions. Pearl River Community College won the 2022 National Junior College Athletic Association Division II College World Series. Ole Miss capped off a 13-month run in June of 2022 by winning...

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Event with Anthony Thaxton, Amy Bryant Thaxton
and Robert St. John
Thursday, December 19th | 12pm
Signing at 12pm

Anthony Thaxton, Amy Bryant Thaxton and Robert St. John sign, EUDORA.

Renowned short story writer Eudora Welty is explored through intimate and charming interviews, both with Eudora herself and with family and friends. Seen through the backdrop of Jackson, Mississippi, Eudora is a revealing portrait of adventure, daring, humor and love as we meet a writer we only thought we knew....

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Event with Wesley Shoop
Saturday, December 21st | 12pm
Signing at 12pm

Wesley Shoop signs, MISSISSIPPI'S NATURAL HERITAGE.

Mississippi's Natural Heritage: Photographs of Flora and Fauna glories in the plants and animals of the state. Featuring four hundred beautiful color photographs and a complete index of included species, Mississippi's Natural Heritage is the first book of its kind dedicated to Mississippi's natural world. Photographer Wesley L. Shoop spent years photographing a vast array of invertebrates, fossils, amphibians and reptiles, birds, mammals, plants, and fungi, and the book features a section dedicated to each group....

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Event with Ken Murphy
Saturday, December 21st | 12pm
Signing at 12pm

Ken Murphy signs, MY SOUTH COAST HOME REVISITED.

My South Coast Home: Revisited invites you to rediscover the enchanting beauty of the Mississippi Gulf Coast through the lens of native photographer Ken Murphy. This sequel coffee table book is a captivating visual journey, showcasing the timeless allure of the region, from serene beaches to vibrant coastal communities....

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Event with Marshall Ramsey
Saturday, December 21st | 1pm
Signing at 1pm

Marshall Ramsey signs, SAVING SAM.

Banjo, the little brown dog who could, is back — this time on a mission to find his missing friend Sam. With the help of his niece Pip (and a giant new friend too), Banjo battles evil squirrels and discovers the power of friendship, teamwork, and courage. Award-winning cartoonist Marshall Ramsey brings to life an action-packed and heartwarming tale that reminds Banjo — and kids of every age — that families come in all shapes and sizes...

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Event with Joe Lee
Saturday, December 21st | 2pm
Signing at 2pm

Joe Lee signs, RAPHAEL'S MEN.

Beloved football coach and math instructor Bill Raphael, who died in 2013, devoted decades of his life to tiny St. Joseph Catholic School in Jackson, Mississippi, and shaped the lives of thousands of his students through love, faith, hard work, and the fervent belief that all of us are capable of more than we ever dreamed possible. Coaching football a whopping 41 seasons, Raphael won well over 200 games at St. Joe and was elected to the Mississippi Association of Coaches Hall ...

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Event with Mike Frascogna
Saturday, December 21st | 2pm
Signing at 2pm

Mike Frascogna signs, THE SAINTS OF ST. MARY.

Mike Frascogna Jr. was newly married, running his own business, and taking law courses in the summer of 1969, but he just couldn’t say no to a request from his parish priest to coach the St. Mary’s fifth and sixth grade elementary school football team in Jackson, Mississippi. As Mike knew, this was a volunteer position nobody else wanted. Supported by his beloved wife, Judy, a teacher at the school, the first-time...

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Event with Nash Nunnery
Saturday, December 21st | 2pm
Signing at 2pm

Nash Nunnery signs, MAGNOLIA GRIDIRON CATHEDRALS.

Nothing gets the blood pumping in Mississippi cities and towns quite like high school football, and first-time Mississippi author Nash Nunnery is ready to take you on a guided tour of 47 legendary high school football stadiums around the state that are truly worthy of being called hallowed ground. In Magnolia Gridiron Cathedrals, the veteran sports journalist doesn't just give you the who, what, when, and where -- Nash puts you at the fifty-yard-line...

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