Lion King Experience
I can remember back to sitting on the floor in my living room in-front of our small (at that time seemed so big, and well now antique) tube TV, about 5 years old and full of wonder watching The Lion King. I’ll never forget what…
Bookmans Recommends: Hayao Miyazaki
Hayao Miyazaki: Film Director, Screenwriter, Producer, Author, Animator, Legend… Hayao Miyazaki has been highly praised for anything he has a hand in. From Spirited Away, Howl’s Moving Castle, or My Neighbor Totoro, Miyazaki has created fantastical realms with unbelievable striking colors, themes and complex characters….
Freebie Friday: Rebelution Rocks PHX
**CONTEST CLOSED**As summer swelters in Arizona, a little beach-inspired relief is headed to the Valley of the Sun. California roots & reggae band, Rebelution will grace the renowned Comerica Theatre this Thursday, Aug 11 at 7:00 p.m. Along with fellow bands, The Green, Stick Figure…
33 1/3 Series Only Leads to Treble
Enter a world full of musical geniuses, lyrical masters and soul-touching beats, and you’ll find yourself reading the 33⅓ series. The world is full of music fanatics and so is Tucson. We see it as we buy, sell & trade music-related paraphernalia all day long. We…
Meet Mariko: Grants New Visual Merchandiser
The greatest part of working for Bookmans is the endless opportunities to advance and work in different departments of the store. Aside from our amazing book, music, electronics and instrument buyers we have an array of behind-the-scenes employees working hard to make all of our…
Catch MOVIE MADNESS at Bookmans
Warning!!! Bookmans has Movie Madness, a highly contagious disease that causes one to think of nothing else but cinema. Oh, the agony that is our obsession with cult, comedy and action films. We can’t get enough! All six Bookmans locations are hosting free, fun and film-tastic…
What’s Your #MusicMarathon?
Sometimes in life, when things are quiet or boring, you need something to fill the void. When life gets too hard or overwhelming, even when you are at your happiest points. Music is there to be by your side. It cheers you on, builds you…
What's Your #MusicMarathon?
Sometimes in life, when things are quiet or boring, you need something to fill the void. When life gets too hard or overwhelming, even when you are at your happiest points. Music is there to be by your side. It cheers you on, builds you…
The Mighty Melvins and “Basses Loaded” – Written by Paul Lee
For over 33 years, the Melvins have covered a wide range of musical territory since their inception in 1983. They’ve never fit into any particular rock ‘n roll category but lean towards the heavier end of the musical spectrum. There’s even a documentary coming out…
The Mighty Melvins and "Basses Loaded" – Written by Paul Lee
For over 33 years, the Melvins have covered a wide range of musical territory since their inception in 1983. They’ve never fit into any particular rock ‘n roll category but lean towards the heavier end of the musical spectrum. There’s even a documentary coming out…
Win Tickets to the “Batman: The Killing Joke” Animated Movie
CONTEST CLOSED!!! It’s Freebie Friday! Batman has taught us all that good and bad come in all shapes, sizes, and voices. Pushing himself to his absolute limits of human ability, he’s become the most feared (and loved) hero across the ages. DC now presents Batman: the Killing…
Win Tickets to the "Batman: The Killing Joke" Animated Movie
CONTEST CLOSED!!! It’s Freebie Friday! Batman has taught us all that good and bad come in all shapes, sizes, and voices. Pushing himself to his absolute limits of human ability, he’s become the most feared (and loved) hero across the ages. DC now presents Batman: the Killing…
Enter the World of Journaling
There are a lot of different ways that people cope with being alive, being human, and having emotions that can be hard to deal with. Some people lose themselves in a game or bury themselves deep in a book to hide away from the day….
History’s/ies Greatest Bad Spellers
When I was in elementary school I was held back. I can’t remember what exactly took place in class to cause my teacher to suggest I wasn’t ready for a third grade education but I remember there was a spelling test, and on that test…
History's/ies Greatest Bad Spellers
When I was in elementary school I was held back. I can’t remember what exactly took place in class to cause my teacher to suggest I wasn’t ready for a third grade education but I remember there was a spelling test, and on that test…
Ticket Tuesdays — Weezer and Panic! at the Disco
***Contest Closed*** Ever since they destroyed our sweaters in 1994, Weezer hasn’t let us walk away! Don’t Panic! They’re coming to Phoenix with none other than Panic! at the Disco. This epic show takes place Tuesday, August 2 at Ak-Chin Pavilion. Tickets start at $32 but…
Schoolboy Q’s most anticipated album yet
I can’t explain to you how stoked I was when the most anticipated album by Schoolboy Q was released on Thursday after I waited for just over 2½ years. I’m not sure when I became a “fan” of Q, but it could have been after…
BOOKMANS POKEMON GO GIVEAWAY!
Geeking out is half the fun at Bookmans Entertainment Exchange! Which is why we are celebrating the pure geeky awesomeness that is POKEMON GO with a giveaway like no other. If you are not currently hunting pocket monsters in your neighborhood then we behoove you…
Bookmans Recommends: The Dog Stars by Peter Heller
In the midst of our famous Tucson summer it’s typical for us to want to read a light hearted, mind occupying novel that allows us to escape those ferocious rays of heat. What you might not expect is to find a post-apocalyptic story to do…
I Still Love My Hard Rock ‘n Roll – Written by Paul Lee
I love catchy hard Rock ‘n Roll from the late 80’s and early 90’s. I love music that makes me want to roll down my car windows, hit the accelerator and belt out anthems to the world. Growing up with bands like Twisted Sister, AC/DC,…