Best-selling author John Grisham reads about his failed effort to play college baseball during remarks after being honored during the Governor's Awards for Excellence in the Arts ceremony in Jackson, Miss. , Thursday, Feb. 26, 2009. Grisham, a former state lawmaker, was honored with the Literary Achievement award. AP Photo logo AP Photo 9 months ago

Best-selling author John Grisham reads about his failed effort to play college baseball during remarks after being honored during the Governor's Awards for Excellence in the Arts ceremony in Jackson, Miss. , Thursday, Feb. 26, 2009. Grisham, a former state lawmaker, was honored with the Literary Achievement award.