My (Latest) Graphic Novel Binge
Lately, I’ve been on a bit of a graphic novel binge. They can usually serve as a quick read between book club reads and as I make my way through my TBR. I try and take suggestions wherever I can get especially from the experts…
YA Books for Fall
Here at Bookmans, we love a good YA book. It can’t be classic Russian lit all the time. Sometimes you need a pallet cleanser in the form of a kick-ass sci-fi/fantasy novel. Especially one written with younger audiences in mind. If like me, you begrudgingly…
Welcome Back, Veronica Mars!
I’ve been a Marshmallow (for those not hip to the lingo: Veronica Mars fans) from the beginning. Way back to the fall of 2004. Back then, I wore way too much eyeliner, rocked a bob haircut similar to Ms. Mars, and wanted so badly to…
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…
3 Musicals to Rival Cats
Listen: I love Cats as much as the next theater camp alumni. Yes, the concept is weird. Not only is it a musical entirely about felines, but it also asks the question, “What if cats not only sang and danced but they also all gathered once…
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…
Remembering Toni Morrison
“She is a friend of my mind. She gather me, man. The pieces that I am, she gather them and give them back to me in the right order.” = Toni Morrison, Beloved I’m still in mourning from Toni Morrison’s passing. But I was lucky…
Streamers, Bookmans Wants You!
Are you a video game player with a Twitch or YouTube stream that gets noticed? Bookmans is looking for streamers who want to work with us on future projects and sponsorships! Whether you’re streaming League of Legends, Super Smash, Fornite, or another competitive video game, Bookmans…
Enneagrams According to a Four
Firstly, what are Enneagrams? No, it’s not like a candy cane gram where Glenn Coco gets four and Gretchen Weiners gets none. An Enneagram is a set of traits that make up a distinctive personality that can fall within the 9 personality types. Each number…
Employee Spotlight: Interview with an Artist
Have you checked out the selfie spots at your local Bookmans lately? Every location has a special place where you can take and share photos and spread your love for Bookmans. The selfie spot at Bookmans Northwest is extra special because it was painted by…
5 Surprisingly LGBT+ Cartoon Characters
LGBT+ representation in cartoons gets more and more visibility every day. It turns out your favorite Saturday morning cartoons were a whole lot deeper than you thought! Here is our list of the top five cartoon characters that are surprisingly LGBT+. Legend of Korra This…
August is Sunny at Bookmans!
Ready to be inspired? Bookmans stores have a fantastic amount of events coming your way in August 2019, and we cannot wait to share them all with you! There’s entertainment for gamers, givers, foodies, writers, readers, families, children, and everyone in between. And that’s just…
Houseplants 101
I am on a mission. And that mission is to no longer live a plantless bland existence but to instead embark on a fulfilling journey of in-home shrubbery. I am grown now, and grownups have houseplants. So with the help of Warner’s Nursery and many…
MCU’s Phase 4 Breakdown
This weekend, the Marvel teams laid a WHOLE LOT of news on us at once about Phase 4 at San Diego Comic-Con. The unveiling of their future plans for Phase 4, introducing new characters, the blockbuster actors playing them, and the movies they are currently…
How I Took Charge of My TBR
Summer is coming to a close, and it’s that time to take a look at your “To Be Read” list and see if you are where you want to be going into fall. I’ll be the first to admit I haven’t read as much as…
Before Storming Area 51…
It is official. September 20th, 2019 will be the day America finally discovers what exactly is going on at the famous military landmark Area 51. Sort of. For decades, this mysterious facility has haunted conspiracy theorists. It has become a backbone of inspiration for hundreds…
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…
3 Nonfiction Summer Reads
Diving into a well of new information with a good nonfiction bio, poli-sci, or history tome sounds like a dream. Learning everything you could want to know about a particular subject is thrilling. These books may seem denser, but nonfiction reads can be a lot…
CONTEST CLOSED – Freebie Friday: Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
There is a whole lot of Hollywood history to explore, and Quentin Tarantino’s new film Once Upon a Time in… Hollywood takes a stab at the fading light of Tinseltown’s glory days. And you can WIN TICKETS to an advanced screening of Once Upon a Time in……
Silver Cat: An Ode to Stranger Things 3
This 4th of July, while many of us hurried to the outdoors and cooked food for family and friends, lounged by the pool, and watched fireworks glitter across the sky, some of us were more concerned with other things; stranger things. Like what the heck…
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