Graphic Novels at Bookmans Flagstaff
Bookmans Flagstaff has acquired a huge collection of graphic novels. A Bookmans patron brought in an astounding collection to our trade counter and, though Bookmans has carried graphic novels and comic books for a long time, the addition of his 20-year collection put us on…
Pets Last Chance at Bookmans Speedway
Last weekend Bookmans Speedway had a very special and extremely important event. Pima Community College’s Veterinary Technology College and the student’s animal rescue For the Love of Paws hosted an emergency adoption event. For the Love of Paws was founded by the students of the…
Bookmans Recommends: Christmas Movies to Get You Into the Holiday Spirit
by Megan Maiden, former Assistant Manager at Bookmans Mesa I am unapologetically Christmas Crazy. I live for this time of year! Not that I don’t give Thanksgiving a chance, I just like to eat my turkey while I stare lovingly at my already decorated Christmas…
5 Ways to Shop Local, Give Local in Phoenix
November is a great time to be thankful for friends, family and Arizona weather. We like to remember how great it is to be Arizonans by throwing shout outs to the local organizations that make our communities unique. This holiday season, take advantage of these…
Win Local Loot: Treasure Hunt Returns
Just in time for the week of Blackbeard Friday and Small Business Saturday, Bookmans collaborates with Local First AZ (LFA) and local radio stations, Hot 97.5/103.9 and The Oasis 95.1 to bring you an action-packed Twitter Treasure Hunt! We have hidden five fabulous gift bags…
Exploring the Great Outdoors with Alpine Leadership Academy
Alpine Leadership Academy is anything but your average center for learning. This 2013 Bookmans School Challenge winner is a 2-year magnet learning program based out of Mount Elden Middle School in Flagstaff. In the 4 years since its inception, Alpine successfully created a curriculum focused…
Wake Up Joel at Bookmans Speedway
Bookmans Speedway enjoys introducing Tucson to musical talent in our community. Wake Up Joel is pure local, born in Sierra Vista and Tucson. Band creator Roderick Stevens began his music career young. As many toddlers, Roderick began playing the drums at 4 years-old, but quickly…
Mata Ortiz Pottery at Bookmans Speedway
Our partnership with the potters of Mata Ortiz brings us pride year after year. We offer selections of their work to Tucsonans as well as host pottery workshops. Bookmans Speedway recently hosted one such event and happily reports that a new selection of Mata Ortiz…
Ticket Tuesdays — Ghost Brothers of Darkland County
**CONTEST CLOSED**Good news! Stephen King, John Mellencamp and T Bone Burnett conspired to create a Southern Gothic, supernatural musical and it’s coming our way. Ghost Brothers of Darkland County is touring across North America and stops at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 3 at the…
Shop Local, Give Local In Flagstaff
This November Bookmans stores across Arizona ask customers to be a part of our Shop Local, Give Local campaign. As all six of our entertainment exchanges partner with local commerce in our communities with the intent to promote shopping locally this and future holiday seasons. Bookmans…
Booker Leaves Legacy of Animal Shelter Donations
For our Shop Local/Give Local campaign, Bookmans Speedway partnered with I’m Not a Monster and Pima Animal Care Center (PACC) to help promote their Holiday Pet Supply Drive. I’m Not a Monster began humbly, with a loving Pit Bull named Booker who was confiscated in…
Shop Local Works at Bookmans Speedway
November is a month for giving and thanking. Bookmans Speedway does lots of both! This month we focus on Shop Local/Give Local and, let’s face it, getting ready to get ready for the holiday season. All of our stores have moved into high gear with…
Home (Cooking) for the Holidays
Forget Halloween. The scariest season has begun — “the holidays”. It’s a time when stores are bustling, trees are pointy and the music that plays stick in your head for months to come. A big part of the holiday season is spending time with friends…
Ticket Tuesdays — Another Chance at the Marvel Experience
**CONTEST CLOSED** Step into hyper-reality with The Marvel Experience: The World’s First Hyper-Reality Tour! This exclusive national tour launches at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick in Scottsdale this December. The Marvel Experience is an unprecedented interactive event that spans over two acres. Be the…
Retro Game Spotlight: Secret of Mana (Super Nintendo)
By C’Loni Bailey Electronics Manager at Bookmans Mesa I was about ten years old when my mom bought me a Super Nintendo for Christmas. (It was supposed to be a surprise, but I spotted it hidden in our patio storage closet.) One of the first…
Indulge In a Retro Game Geek Fix
Bookmans is the place to get your geek fix for vintage gaming and game systems. Gamers, you know the scene. Right now certain games are scarce! If you like retro gaming, we have all the hard to find titles available for purchase with Trade Credit.
Sedaris Seeks Amoxicillin but Delivers for Devotees
David Sedaris might have a sinus infection or a tooth ache and possibly needs a root canal. Pre-cancer is a contender as well. But none-the-less, the hysterically funny satirist takes the stage at NAU’s Ardrey Auditorium on November 4 and is welcomed by an adoring…
Celebrate Autumn at Certified Local Fall Festival
One of our favorite collaborations is with Local First AZ on the annual Certified Local Fall Festival. This free, family-friendly event celebrates all things local to Arizona. Join us from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, November 8 on Portland Parkway in Downtown Phoenix…
Bookmans Speedway Wants Your Crafty Talent
Bookmans Speedway is looking for Crafty Customers to sell their creations and to lead crafting workshops for the public. Bookmans loves creativity and we love re-purposing and upcycling. Tucson artists are highly skilled in these two areas. So, what is your talent?
The Geeking Out Corner at Bookmans Mesa (And Why You Should Check Us Out)
Have you wondered what it is like to be as close to paradise as humanly possible? If you haven’t been in our stores lately, girl, now is the time to come back. Whether you are a collector, birthday shopping or most importantly upcoming holiday shopping,…
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