A History Of The Storyteller
“Let me tell you a story about…” “There once was…” “Once upon a time…” Hearing a sentence starting with any of these words usually means it’s going to be a good story. Maybe one of your favorite fairy tales was about to be told by…
The Haunting Of Ed and Lorraine Warren
We love a good scare or haunting on Halloween. Some scientists believe that it’s a natural craving humans have to whet our brains’ appetites for fight or flight responses. Whether it is those bloodcurdling screams heard echoing in the night or the moaning of a…
Ticket Tuesday: HalloweenCon 2019
**** CONTEST CLOSED***** It’s the beginning of October, and as everyone knows, it’s time for all things scary and spooky! If you need a little fright or a vampire’s ball, we have the perfect contest for you! Don’t miss out on a chance to attend…
Banned: 5 Must-Reads
Many parents visit our stores on the hunt for specific books. Summer reading list, y’all! Some of the books they request can be found in our banned and challenged displays. With school back in full swing and Banned Book Month coinciding, we at Bookmans recommend…
Spellbound By The Worst Witch
I’ve always been a sucker for television shows whose original concepts were novels. Of course I still, in most cases, found the book to be much better. I recently found myself mulling through the latest Netflix offerings when I came across a magical gem. Magical…
Freebie Friday: It: Chapter Two
***CONTEST CLOSED*** He’s back and this time he’s not just clowning around. What better way to kick off the weekend than with a HORROR-ible giveaway! Everyone’s favorite contemptible clown “Pennywise” is about to return to theaters and we have the hookup for you. You can…
Stress Busters for Back to School
Stress, er, school is in session. That means registering for classes and extracurricular activities for teens and college students. For little ones, it’s about making sure backpacks and lunchboxes are filled. Of course, there’s also the school reading lists, driving your children (and others’ as…
Mermaids Throughout the World
With talk of the new Little Mermaid live-action remake, mermaids are back on the scene. Most of the talk so far is focused on the casting of the titular characters. Here at Bookmans, we thought it would be interesting to explore all the cultures that…
How To Plant the Perfect Sophia Chia
It’s July in the East Valley. We all know what that means – over 100+ temperatures. With such extreme heat, we are always looking for new and exciting things to do inside. No better time to finally do the things you’ve been meaning to do,…
Read With Pride for Pride Month!
June is Pride Month! Many people express and show their support for the LGBTQAI+ communities all year long, but June is a great time to amplify that support. One of the major ways that support can extend further is to share books and films that…
Take A Journey Through Reading
“Books are the plane, and the train, and the road. They are the destination, and the journey. They are home.” ― Anna Quindlen, How Reading Changed My Life “A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies. . . The man who never reads lives only one.”…
Survival Tips for Phoenix Fan Fusion
Its almost the end of May and those of us who like to geek out in the Phoenix area knows what that means. It’s time for Phoenix Fan Fusion and it’s going to get hot! It’s so exciting and there are so many awesome things…
What Bookmans Geeks Geek Out On
Here at Bookmans, we have the privilege to geek out about our work. Best of all, we get paid for it! With collectible knick-knacks and a randomosity of artwork to the beloved video games, books, and movies we all enjoy, it is no surprise that…
PoeFest: Student Writing Competition 2019
PoeFest is celebrating its 11th year commemorating the works of Edgar Allan Poe, and you can be a part of it all at multiple locations throughout Phoenix, Arizona this October. PoeFest has been a labor of love for a decade. When PoeFest first opened, it did…
Fun Facts: Ēostre and Easter
With Easter and Earth Day occurring around the same time this year (April 21 and April 22), we thought it would appropriate to discuss the origins of Easter. You probably know that Easter is a pagan holiday altered by Christianity. Who you may not know about…
Where to Recycle and Reuse in the East Valley
We all live on this planet. Why wouldn’t we want to take care of it? We believe it is our responsibility as a company to be compassionate citizens of the world. We are continually striving to reduce our carbon footprint when we recycle and reuse. Awareness…
Bookmans Recommends: Top Ten Irish Folktales
‘Tis the month of the Irish! In March we wear our green, try out their own Irish accents, and enjoy a pint of Guinness. Irish culture is very interesting, we at Bookmans recommend these ten Irish folktales*. 10. Midhir and Étain Being similar to the…
Leprechaun 9: The Leprechaun Franchise
On a holiday where you’re movie marathon options are The Boondock Saints or Darby O’Gill and the Little People, I like to remind people of the gems of The Leprechaun franchise. None of which are particularly good, but do offer consistency of quality… sort of….
Freebie Friday: Autographed Copy of “Moon Mermaid and the Pirates”
***CONTEST CLOSED*** Things under the sea have always been a mystery to humans. Mermaids are awesome and it’s not hard to see why we are so fascinated with them. There are many legends about mermaids and even a few dozen historical claims of supposedly “real”…
Dive into Reading with Moon Mermaid And The Pirates
There are many legends about mermaids and even a few dozen historical claims of supposedly “real” mermaid sightings. Hundreds of years ago, sailors and residents in coastal towns around the world told of their encounters with sea-maidens. One particular story dating back to the early…