Retro Game Spotlight: Super Nintendo's Illusion of Gaia
By C’Loni Bailey, EEC Manager Super Nintendo was THE video game system to own back in the early ’90s. Super Nintendo truly out-shined its competition in the genre of role-playing game or RPG. Classic titles like Final Fantasy II and III, Chrono Trigger and Secret…
Ticket Tuesdays — Nightfall at Old Tucson Studios
***CONTEST CLOSED*** Nightfall returns for another spooky October at Old Tucson Studios. Bury yourself in a totally terrifying town with outrageous live shows, disturbing haunts and a collection of hideous live characters. We find it hard to pass up a good scare and we don’t…
Chewbacca at Bookmans
Bookmans partnered with Disney Studios to bring Arizona Star Wars Reads Day. As part of our ongoing commitment to literacy, local chapters of the Rebel Legion and the 501st Legion hosted a literacy support event at all three Tucson Bookmans Entertainment Exchange locations as well…
Bookmans Recommends: Supernatural
What do Chevy Impalas, salt rounds, and demonic possessions have in common? They are all Supernatural. A once-small budget show on an even smaller network, Supernatural has successfully survived thirteen glorious seasons, network declines, and an apocalypse (or ten). Here’s what makes the Winchester’s adventures…
Vintage Gaming at Bookmans Speedway
Gamer Alert! Bookmans Speedway is purchasing fixable nonworking vintage game systems. If it’s old school but doesn’t work and can be repaired, Bookmans Speedway will give you trade credit for it. We are looking for any cartridge-based systems, including original NES (Ninetendo Entertainment Systems), SNES…
No Sew T-Shirt Redesign Tutorial from Bookmans Grant
Bookmans Grant begins free weekly classes for the community on a wide range of topics including health and wellness, arts and crafts, and life skills. The aim of these classes is to make information available to those who want it and to bring together people…
Heavenly Halloween at Bookmans Speedway
Hurrah! The heat is leaving and Halloween is upon us. Bookmans Speedway carries everything you need for Halloween happiness. Deck your halls and don your gay apparel with our party and costume supplies. We are your one stop shop, no cash needed. Bring in your…
The Comic and Media Expo Comes to Mesa
Iron the capes, stock up on utility belts and polish your golden lasso. The first annual Comic and Media Expo comes to Mesa October 17. The Comic Media Expo (CMX) is a convention for comic fans and anyone who is interested in other types of…
A Love Letter to Summers in Flagstaff
With Fall’s arrival, the folks at Bookmans Flagstaff feel nostalgic for our little mountain oasis. Flagstaff has much to offer year-around but the summers here are in a league of their own. From hiking urban trails to creek days to outdoor festivals like our beloved…
Bookmans Recommends: Steel Magnolias on Blu Ray
By Megan Maiden, Assistant Manager at Bookmans Mesa As a child my best friend and greatest teacher, was, truly, cable television. With this magical box, I was transported to anywhere I wanted to be, which was especially useful during the cold Wisconsin winters. In 1989,…
Star Wars Reads Strikes Back at Bookmans
Bookmans will once again feel the power of the Force and you can feel it too. Skulk into Star Wars Reads Day on October 11 at Bookmans Speedway, Bookmans Ina, Bookmans Grant and Bookmans Phoenix for intergalactic literary fun.
Bookmans Sells Dead People
Zombies, vampires and beat poets! Hob nob with glib and ghostly characters this October as Bookmans Sells Dead People. Whether you desire a juicy undead romance or prefer a first-rate biography of Abraham Lincoln, we have you covered. You might even happen upon a copy…
Ticket Tuesdays — Young Dubliners with The Haymarket Squares
****CONTEST CLOSED**** The Rialto Theatre consistently ushers in the finest musicians on the planet and this week is no exception. Young Dubliners with The Haymarket Squares hit The Rialto stage at 8 p.m. this Thursday, October 2 and our friends at The Rialto provided Bookmans.com…
Television Moments Await at Bookmans Speedway
Do you remember who shot J.R.? Maybe that was before your time. How about when Walt stood in the road in front of the motor home in his skivvies? Everyone still talks about the big stunners of the Red Wedding and Andrea’s fateful torture chamber…
Vintage Tools Provide Form and Function at Bookmans
Bookmans carries an exciting new product line–vintage tools. When we look at these hand-crafted items for hand crafting, it is difficult to decide if they are for function or art. Who are we kidding? They are for both!
Top Five Dumbest Attempts to Ban a Book
Now we know what you’re thinking and you are correct — all book banning is dumb. Bookmans is on it, fighting for your freedom to read ’em. We remain the pro free speech advocate and all around rebel that you know and love. The reasons…
Collectable Comics at Bookmans Speedway
We all know Bookmans is the place to find treasures. In every corner of the store a geeking out moment awaits you. One of the best places to find that treasure is in our Collectable Comics section. You never know what might fly in to…
Ticket Tuesdays — Buckwheat Zydeco with Carnivaleros and Easy Star All-Stars
****CONTEST CLOSED**** Across the whole state of Arizona, The Rialto Theatre has to be one of our favorite venues for live music. They book a solid schedule of interesting, electric performers and they are always willing to spread the joy. This week, Buckwheat Zydeco with…
The Law of Attraction Is Strong at Bookmans Mesa
By Megan Maiden, Assistant Manager at Bookmans Mesa For Bookmans Mesa there is no task or department that is too small. Every opportunity we can take to sell awesome stuff and make our customers reminisce or giggle is taken very seriously. Enter: The Magnet Department….
New Bookmans Phoenix Series Features Kids’ Yoga and Storytelling
Exciting changes are underway this fall at Bookmans Phoenix. Our favorite storyteller, Mr. Eden will join us for Kids’ Yoga and Storytelling from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. on Saturday afternoons starting on September 20. We are partnering with Eden and yoga instructor, Shaila Parthasarathi, to…
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