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,…
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,…
Beat The Heat With Table Top Fun
Desert dwellers understand what it’s like to be stuck inside on a summer day. While half the country suffers during winter, us tough skins in the sand know what the months of July and August bring for summer: HEAT! And lots of it! Just last…
Life is Funny – Humor Books
Bookmans is renowned for having a wide and varied stock. Our customers never know what they will find when they walk through our doors. The Entertainment Exchanges alone can fulfill just about any request, even if it’s just for a laugh. Bookmans stores have fantastic…
Pokémon GO: Gotta Catch ‘Em All Over Town! (Plus Do’s and Do Not’s)
You may have noticed more people than usual wandering aimlessly around town staring at their phones these past few days. This is because of the new phenomenon, Pokémon GO – a new Pokémon game for iOs and Android devices. It just came out and is…
Pokémon GO: Gotta Catch 'Em All Over Town! (Plus Do's and Do Not's)
You may have noticed more people than usual wandering aimlessly around town staring at their phones these past few days. This is because of the new phenomenon, Pokémon GO – a new Pokémon game for iOs and Android devices. It just came out and is…
Find A Fur-Ever Friend at Maricopa County Animal Shelter
I am a BIG fan of having a fur-ever friend and always have been. Boxers, Dobermans, German Shepherds, Rottweilers, Chihuahuas , it doesn’t matter. I love them all! Recently I lost my beloved Twenty Year Old Shepherd, yes 20 years old! To everyone who has owned…
Bookmans Recommends: Everworld by K.A Applegate
The love of a fantasy novel stems from that first time you pick up a book in that genre. It takes you places that you never even dreamed of, never dared to think up and sucks you in so deep that some part of you…
Community Spotlight: The Kinlani Bordertown Dormitory – Written by Paul Lee
Bookmans is always looking for new and exciting opportunities to help our surrounding community. That’s why when we were approached to donate to KinLani Bordertown Dormitory we jumped at the chance. Not many know of KinLani but we’re here to tell you how awesome this organization…
Mariah Recommends: Five Board Games Guaranteed to Score!
It’s clear that board games are not as common for entertainment as they use to be. For some, it’s difficult for board games to grip their attention over the newest PS4 game. Now don’t get me wrong, I love an afternoon playing final fantasy as…
Dog Days of Summer and Animal Welfare at Bookmans
As many of you know, Bookmans is very much a pet friendly place. Whether furry or scaled or feathered, all four legged, slithery and winged individuals are welcome in our stores. In fact we not only coo at the sight of a pup perusing our…
Bookmans Recommends : Overwatch From Blizzard Entertainment
By C’loni Bailey (Asst. Manager at Bookmans Mesa) It’s been a while since I’ve had the time to sit down and really play a video game. I spent the past few months prepping for Phoenix Comicon, so when Overwatch came out in mid-May, despite the…
History Of Tucson And Arizona’s Wild West
Tucson and the surrounding areas have a rich and unexpected history. In fact, the OK Corral marked what some claim as the taming of the American West. The tales of our state are legendary and surprisingly widely read by the world. Arizona is something of…
History Of Tucson And Arizona's Wild West
Tucson and the surrounding areas have a rich and unexpected history. In fact, the OK Corral marked what some claim as the taming of the American West. The tales of our state are legendary and surprisingly widely read by the world. Arizona is something of…
The Art CDs And Why They Still Matter
With all the updates on streaming music services, people are starting to wonder if purchasing physical copies of albums have now become obsolete. Let’s be honest when was the last time you purchased an actual CD? What use to be the norm with most us having collections…
Star Trek’s 50th Anniversary
When I was a kid growing up in Boston, I watched the syndicated reruns of the original Star Trek series and was entranced by the adventures the crew endured aboard the USS Enterprise. Though I loved all the characters, Spock was my favorite with his unflappable…
Star Trek's 50th Anniversary
When I was a kid growing up in Boston, I watched the syndicated reruns of the original Star Trek series and was entranced by the adventures the crew endured aboard the USS Enterprise. Though I loved all the characters, Spock was my favorite with his unflappable…
Making A Splash With Moon Mermaid!
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…
Geeking Out with Ready Player One
There’s one book that currently has every Bookmans employee geeking their socks off. It’s everything we love about the 80’s, science fiction and the thrill of a great competition. Ernest Cline’s first novel, Ready Player One, has quickly gained the top spot on the Bookmans Recommends…
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