The Importance of Wicked Words
Social media has taught us what society’s hot buttons are. You can hardly log onto Facebook without stumbling across a hot debate in your feed. The subjects of racism, sexual preference and religion are sure ways to get people talking — and arguing. Even the…
Join Bookmans for Fight Censorship Month
Bookmans fights censorship every month, but in September we intensify our focus on the freedom to read, watch, play and listen to whatever media we want. In conjunction with Banned Books Week, we highlight ways to speak up and speak out. The right to discovery,…
Book Review: Hyperbole and a Half by Allie Brosh
By Molly Mitchell More than one friend of mine recommended Allie Brosh’s Hyperbole and a Half since she began the blog in 2009. These recommendations are usually followed by, “You have the same sense of humor.” For whatever reason, I’m turned off by that statement….
Behind the Trade Counter: The Many Faces of Zeus
August is Jesus “Zeus” Ozuna’s seven-year Bookmans Phoenix anniversary. He started as a fledgling cashier at the age of 18, moved to Customer Service and then on to Electronics where he has worked for the last four years. In addition to being a staff staple,…
Book Review: California by Edan Lepucki
Reviewed by Darcy Short Unlike most post-apocalyptic novels, the world doesn’t end with one big disaster in Edan Lepucki’s new novel California, it ends with many. A poor economy, numerous natural disasters, weak government and poor resource management collide to crumble society as we know…
Music in Movies: Best Soundtracks
Images synchronized to music create a perfectly balanced symphony of visual and aural delight. Musicals are great literal interpretations of this concept, but movies about music are a whole different story. It’s truly an art to engineer a brilliant film with a killer soundtrack. For…
Family Bonding Films
We think family time is so important that every Bookmans store offers product lines and free events to enrich the time families to spend with each other. Whether your family is into playing board games, going on nature hikes or cooking together in the kitchen,…
How To Watch a Movie When You’ve Read the Book
Hey, hey friends. Is the book-to-movie trend getting you down? Do you feel sad when you’ve read the book and the movie just doesn’t compare? Are you still reeling from a certain character’s absence (e-hem, Madge Undersee)? Let Bookmans help. We developed a fool proof…
How To Watch a Movie When You've Read the Book
Hey, hey friends. Is the book-to-movie trend getting you down? Do you feel sad when you’ve read the book and the movie just doesn’t compare? Are you still reeling from a certain character’s absence (e-hem, Madge Undersee)? Let Bookmans help. We developed a fool proof…
Mad for Movies at Bookmans Speedway
Bookmans Speedway has all your favorite movies from past and present. The history of cinema is long and varied; it all began in the 1890s with the invention of the first motion-picture cameras. Simple single scene shots dominated the field, some of everyday life, some…
We Miss You, Mork from Ork
The world recently said a bitter good-bye to one of our beloved performers, Robin Williams. Bookmans Speedway joins our community in grieving for this tremendous genius. We took a moment to reflect on the career and brilliance of an artist whose work spanned multiple generations…
Volunteer for Tucson Meet Yourself
By Amelia Reyes-Crozier, Volunteer Recruitment Coordinator for Tucson Meet Yourself I first experienced the Tucson Meet Yourself festival as a child in the 1970s and for many years attended the festival as a spectator. Several years ago, I was asked to present a booth introducing…
Bookmans Recommends: 5 Classic Films Everyone Should See
With August being Movie Madness here at Bookmans, we feel it’s fitting to highlight some of the greatest classic (pre-1970) films of all time. This includes everything from the Silent Era to Hollywood’s Golden Age. These stories are timeless and continue to influence film makers….
Elvis Lives at Bookmans Speedway
The King reigns at Bookmans Speedway. The appeal of Elvis Presley never faded; if anything, he is more popular now than ever. If you yearn for some real rock-‘n-roll and can’t get enough Blue Suede Shoes, head to Bookmans Speedway. We have an entire collection…
Movie Magic at Bookmans
Movies are magical. They bring our favorite stories, characters and far off lands to life. Movies tell enchanted stories within one cinematic adventure, which allows for a fantasy to become a short lived reality for the audience. Movies allow people to escape the real world…
Puzzling for Brain Health
How fit is your brain? When was the last time you worked out with a puzzle or word game? Most Americans are familiar with the benefits of physical fitness, but new studies show that brain health is just as important. According to the Center for…
Getting Instrumental at Bookmans Flagstaff
If you have visited Bookmans Flagstaff recently you probably noticed some changes to the layout of the store. Gone is the small corner dedicated to Bookmans new and used instruments. In its place you will find our vinyl collection and posters for your favorites movies,…
Movie Madness Month: Best Friends on Film
The highlights of summer include swimming, cold drinks, vacation, beach reads, wearing flip-flops, eating popsicles and, of course, blockbuster movies. August marks two of the most interactive observances of the season: International Day of Friendship and Bookmans’ Movie Madness Month. How better to celebrate than…
Geek Zone at Bookmans Speedway
Let us take you to a very special place, your Happy Place! It is a wonderland of treasures where everything you love is there and everyone is smiling. We don’t have lemon drops, but, boy, do we have the toys! Bookmans Speedway is happy to…
Super Captain Comic Book Man
A flash of red flames against a dark skyline, a caped figure leaps into the frame, muscled, face hidden behind a mask but carefully exposing a chiseled jaw. Who is this unknown hero? Has he come to save the day or is he part of…
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