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Location:
Bookmans Phoenix

Time:
08/25/2012 - 4:00pm - 5:00pm

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Help us celebrate the release of the new Diary of a Wimpy Kid Dog Days film with a very un-wimpy party! Be brave and try your hand at Wimpy Kid themed games, activities, treats and giveaways. Two lucky kids will have a chance to win free passes to see the movie.

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Location:
Bookmans Phoenix

Time:
08/11/2012 - 6:00pm - 7:30pm

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Is the force strong enough with you to join us for a night of everything Star Wars!? Take photos with the Mandalorian Mercs, the 501st Legion and Rebel Legion (think Boba Fett and Storm Troopers and Jedi) in our Galaxy Photo Booth, enjoy lightsaber crafts for the kids, death star cake pops and giveaways for all! The costume clubs are taking over Bookmans to help raise awareness for the American Diabetes Walk they’ll be participating in October. Interested in joining the club or just the walk? They’ll let you know how!

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Location:
Bookmans Phoenix

Time:
07/21/2012 - 12:00pm - 1:00pm

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Put your paws up for our first Doggy-Palooza! Join us for a free afternoon event benefiting your favorite pooch! We’ll have information about Canine massage therapy, a pet photo booth, gourmet dog treats, giveaways and a chance to win a free spa day for your dog if you bring a can of dog food to donate to the Arizona Humane Society! As always, we invite you to bring your friendly dog on a leash to join the festivities!

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Location:
Bookmans Phoenix

Time:
07/22/2012 - 3:00pm - 5:00pm

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Join local author, Dirk Knight, for an author signing and meeting greet. He'll have copies available for sale and offering readings from his hit novel on request. Knight will also have copies of Jayden's Revenge available for sale. "A small town family is wrecked after a murder tears apart their “happy” home. Disturbing truths are revealed as one family member digs deeper to discover what really happened when the family lost a child. The story centers on Jayden, a troubled fifteen year-old who has lost her brother as well as dealing with physical and substance abuse problems. Jayden is starting to exhibit behavior like her mother, a diagnosed schizophrenic with a history of violence and methamphetamine addiction.

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Location:
Bookmans Phoenix

Time:
06/16/2012 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm

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Join for us a fun filled afternoon of books and fun! We’ll have free treats, face painting and custom caricature drawings for the kids! Your family also has the chance to meet 8 amazing local children's book authors:

Hayley Rose – Fifo The Bear Series

Daddy Bookins – Lil Boo Series

Wendy Lane – Isms of Piglet

Stacie Gation – Beneath The Nails of A Child

John Woody – Ernie Tales

Evelyn Wilson - Landing on our Feet

Jesse Dowell - The Magic Forest

Jane Gerencher

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Location:
Bookmans Phoenix

Time:
06/01/2012 - 7:00pm - 8:00pm

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You're invited to hear a new sound courtesy of a classically trained band as they set up in store for a free performance!

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Location:
Phoenix Convention Center

Time:
05/24/2012 - 10:00am - 05/27/2012 - 7:00pm

Price:
$20 and up. Children under 12 are free with paid adult admission.

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Find the Bookmans booth at the 2012 Phoenix Comicon to shop a prime selection of toys, action figures, graphic novels, manga and comic books! Find exclusive Bookmans merchandise and details about this years Kids Need to Read Geek Prom! Don't forget to join us at the Geek Prom, this year themed Space Geek, located at the Hyatt Regency Ballroom on Saturday, May 28th at 8pm. Dress in your geekiest and enter to be crowned Geek King or Geek Queen. Have your photo snapped in our Geek Arch(restyled for aliens) and enjoy a cash bar.

Website:
Phoenix Comicon

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Location:
Bookmans Phoenix

Time:
05/18/2012 - 4:00pm

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Does your soul have what it takes? Grab your controllers and battle in our annual gaming challenge featuring Soul Calibur V brought to you by DEVASTATION. Registration starts at 4pm and tournament begins at 5pm. Prizes - 1st, $100.00 Bookmans Gift Cards + $30.00 Swag Bag - 2nd, $75.00 Bookmans Gift Cards + $10.00 Swag Bag - 3rd, $50.00 Bookmans Gift Cards + $5.00 Swag Bag Info - 1v1 (One Player vs One Player) - 64 Player Capped Brackets - Single-Elimination Bracket/Tournament Rules - Default Settings (Timer, Damage, etc.) - 2/3 Games - Create a Soul is banned - No character customizations of any kind are allowed Hardware - PlayStation 3 - PS3 Controllers - Astro Gaming A40 Headsets/MixAmps - Players may use their own sticks/controllers if they choose

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Location:
Bookmans Phoenix

Time:
05/20/2012 - 5:00pm - 7:00pm

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Join us for a night of local artwork and a few friendly rounds of retro gaming trivia hosted by Tempe's retro gaming expert, Mel The Office Gamer Girl. Mel - Blogger, video game expert and artist, will be at Bookmans showcasing some of the latest and greatest pieces her of pixel artwork, that's right...Pixel. From MegaMan to Mario, you can see some of your favorite iconic characters brought to life in the pixel form they originated in. Brush up on your vintage video game knowledge too because we'll also be playing Retro Video Game trivia with great retro prizes and mounds of Bookmans store credit up for grabs. Bring your know-it-all friends and compete for the ultimate title!