2016 TFOB Recap: Reinventing Poe
By Kaitlin Hooker, Bookmans Editorial Assistant Intern This year at Tucson Festival Of Books I attended Evermore: Reinventing Poe, given in honor of Big Read Connects Tucson, whose theme this year is Edgar Allan Poe. Authors Louis Bayard, Lynn Cullen and Polly Schulman talked about…
2016 TFOB Recap: Author Dinner
Though Bookmans has been a part of Tucson Festival of Books from the beginning, this Bookmans Flag Events Liaison and proud bibliophile embarked on my first ever TFOB this past weekend. Not only did I get to check out TFOB events and vendors like Science…
Bookmans Recommends: Super Mario Maker
By Alex Dittrich, Bookmans Grant Electronics Department Super Mario Maker on the Wii U is no stranger to the spotlight. It has a slew of Youtubers playing fiendishly difficult levels, a song made from noteblocks and enemies, and is ranked second on Metacritic’s 25 Best…
2016 TFOB Recap: The Art Of the Book Review
By George Ballenger, 1317 Member Maureen Corrigan and Louis Bayard set out to help a room full of hopeful reviewers attending The Last Word: The Art of the Book Review at the Tucson Festival of Books. Corrigan and Bayard answer fundamental questions like, “Why do…
Ticket Tuesdays — X Ambassadors
**CONTEST CLOSED**Brothers Sam and Casey Harris started a band with their childhood friend, Noah Feldsuh, in Brooklyn. That band is touring the country and making a stop in Arizona! This is your chance to win tickets to see the American alt-rock phenomenon, X Ambassadors, live…
DIY Dino Jewelry Stand Tutorial | Bookmans
March is about All Things Art! Accordingly, we tackled a cool craft and created this stellar tutorial using items from the Bookmans gallery. With just a few supplies we made a funky jewelry holder that would look perfect in the Geller-Green household. We went with a…
DIY Dino Jewelry Stand Tutorial | Bookmans
March is about All Things Art! Accordingly, we tackled a cool craft and created this stellar tutorial using items from the Bookmans gallery. With just a few supplies we made a funky jewelry holder that would look perfect in the Geller-Green household. We went with a…
Ticket Tuesdays — Neon Indian at The Rialto
***CONTEST CLOSED*** This contest has ended but tickets are still available. Ticket information included at end of post. “Most of what I’ve learned about human nature in my twenties has happened after dark. People are just kind of more honest then. More deliberate. I like…
Arizona’s Finest Female Authors at Tucson Festival of Books
Excitement builds as the Tucson Festival of Books approaches. Two full days of author sightings, speeches, food, music and workshops! If you haven’t checked out the author lineup you definitely need to get in gear. On top of our best selling favorites like R.L. Stine,…
Arizona's Finest Female Authors at Tucson Festival of Books
Excitement builds as the Tucson Festival of Books approaches. Two full days of author sightings, speeches, food, music and workshops! If you haven’t checked out the author lineup you definitely need to get in gear. On top of our best selling favorites like R.L. Stine,…
Flavio’s Music Perspective: Hardcore Music Subgenres
by Flavio Collions, Customer Service Manager at Bookmans Ina When it comes to art, film, literature and music, I tend to seek darker, harder works. My journey to find weirder music that fits my interests includes hours on the Internet delving into the bowels of…
Flavio's Music Perspective: Hardcore Music Subgenres
by Flavio Collions, Customer Service Manager at Bookmans Ina When it comes to art, film, literature and music, I tend to seek darker, harder works. My journey to find weirder music that fits my interests includes hours on the Internet delving into the bowels of…
Bookmans Recommends: The True Meaning of Smekday
One thing trending at Bookmans Grant is young adult novels… and girl power and Adam Rex and anything apocalyptic. Okay, more than one thing is hot and happening these days. One book that combines all the other things is The True Meaning of Smekday by…
Coffee Table Books Add a Sophisticated Touch | Bookmans
Along with the various artistic events and creative endeavors taking place at Bookmans stores for All Things Art month, we have a plethora of colorful additions in the form of coffee table books. Everyone knows art books are babe magnets. From Pablo Picasso to Yoko…
Coffee Table Books Add a Sophisticated Touch | Bookmans
Along with the various artistic events and creative endeavors taking place at Bookmans stores for All Things Art month, we have a plethora of colorful additions in the form of coffee table books. Everyone knows art books are babe magnets. From Pablo Picasso to Yoko…
All Things Art Month Blooms with Creative Opportunities
March blooms with springtime growth, creativity and artistic delight. It’s All Things Art month at Bookmans, the perfect time for getting out of the house to find inspiration! Whether you prefer crafty projects, performing arts, music, drama or writing, we host the event for you….
TFOB Book Nerd Scenarios and Solutions | Bookmans
Tucson Festival of Books is right around the corner and we are SO EXCITED! Huge authors will be there, awesome book talks will ensue, and Arizona’s spring weather will (most likely) warm festival activities and make being outside all day a true pleasure. As one…
TFOB Book Nerd Scenarios and Solutions | Bookmans
Tucson Festival of Books is right around the corner and we are SO EXCITED! Huge authors will be there, awesome book talks will ensue, and Arizona’s spring weather will (most likely) warm festival activities and make being outside all day a true pleasure. As one…
Remembering Harper Lee
Pulitzer Prize-winning author, Harper Lee dies at 89.
Ticket Tuesdays — Miguel at Centennial Hall
***THIS TICKET GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED*** This Saturday at 8 p.m., Centennial Hall on the University of Arizona campus hosts the musical stylings of R&B artist Miguel. Nominated for multiple Grammys and coming off the heat of a third album release last summer, Miguel is gradually…
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