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Baton Rouge Author Miranda Hirezi Mugnier Hosts Successful Book Event at Barnes & Noble.

Baton Rouge, Louisiana — March 8, 2026

Author Miranda Hirezi Mugnier held a successful author event at Barnes & Noble on Bluebonnet Boulevard in Baton Rouge on Saturday, March 7, where readers gathered for an afternoon of storytelling, conversation, and book signing.

The event, which ran from 2:00 p.m. to approximately 4:30 p.m., featured readings from Mugnier’s memoir, Scattered, Yet Whole. Guests listened as the author shared selected excerpts from the book, which traces her life journey across several countries before ultimately settling in Louisiana.

Originally scheduled to include two readings, audience members asked the author to read an additional excerpt, creating an engaging and interactive atmosphere. Following the readings, attendees participated in a discussion with the author and had the opportunity to purchase signed copies of the book and take photographs with her.

The gathering brought together readers interested in personal stories of migration, cultural identity, and resilience—central themes explored throughout Scattered, Yet Whole.

The event was part of Mugnier’s ongoing efforts to introduce her memoir to readers in the Baton Rouge community and beyond.

PRESS RELEASE                                                Scattered, Yet Whole Named Finalist 2025 Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Awards

March 5, 2026

Baton Rouge, Louisiana — Author Miranda Hirezi Mugnier’s memoir Scattered, Yet Whole has been selected as a finalist in the 2025 Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Awards, one of the most respected honors recognizing outstanding books from independent publishers.

The announcement was made by Foreword Reviews on Thursday, March 5th, 2026, which noted the exceptional range and quality of submissions in this year’s competition. Finalist titles were chosen after careful review of entries submitted from independent publishers around the world.

According to the INDIES Awards program, the finalist books will now advance to the final stage of evaluation, where teams of librarians and booksellers will select Gold, Silver, and Bronze winners in each category. The winners are scheduled to be announced in June 2026.

Scattered, Yet Whole is a memoir tracing Miranda Hirezi Mugnier’s journey across six countries—Bethlehem, Kuwait, Cairo, Bombay, Doha, and Baton Rouge—exploring themes of displacement, family, resilience, and the search for belonging.

The full list of finalists for the 2025 Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Awards can be viewed at:
https://www.forewordreviews.com/awards/finalists/2025/

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A softly lit close-up of an open book resting on a wooden table beside a steaming cup of tea.
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