DIY Biodegradable Flower Pot
To celebrate Earth Month, Bookmans Grant offers recycled crafts in our store each week for you to bring home. Last week we made bird feeders. This week, we made a simple biodegradable flower pot. Hundreds of thousands of books are disposed of every day; talk…
Ticket Tuesdays — Arizona Rollergirls Versus Tucson Roller Derby
Bookmans invites you to join the Arizona Rollergirls as they battle the Tucson Roller Derby for the last pre-season mash up bout this Saturday, April 19. Enter to win two tickets for an Egg-cellent Easter Eve Night of Evil Doings at the Broadway Rec Center…
Happy Hoppin’ at Bookmans Speedway
Bookmans Speedway loves to celebrate! There is a perfect reason to rejoice right around the corner — Egg-cellent Easter is on the way! Make this holiday memorable for your little hoppers, by taking an egg-cursion to Bookmans Speedway. We will throw our own party from…
Happy Hoppin' at Bookmans Speedway
Bookmans Speedway loves to celebrate! There is a perfect reason to rejoice right around the corner — Egg-cellent Easter is on the way! Make this holiday memorable for your little hoppers, by taking an egg-cursion to Bookmans Speedway. We will throw our own party from…
Celebrate Earth Day with a Fun Activity
April is here, which means it’s Earth Month and the perfect time to reflect with your kids on our amazing planet. The earth has provided us shelter, food, air and a place to exist for millions of years. What is the best way to celebrate…
Living Green with Bookmans
With Earth Day around the corner, April is a great time to reflect how to live a greener life. There are many ways to reduce your carbon footprint and maybe inspire others to do the same. We strive to live consciously and take into consideration…
Speedway Bands of Bookmans
Bookmans people rock! We (well, some of us) really, actually rock. Bookmans Speedway’s staff is full of talented and musicians, each with either their own bands or solo projects.
Novel Treasures at Bookmans Speedway
Rare books are in demand at every Bookmans location and right now Bookmans Speedway has a treasure trove of rare gems to choose from. If you are a bibliophile looking for mind manna or an avid reader who happens upon a new favorite author, we…
Reel Fun at Phoenix Film Festival
This year we are proud to continue our sponsorship of the Phoenix Film Festival. For one week each April, thousands of movie lovers descend upon the Harkins Scottsdale 101 Cine Capri to celebrate independent cinema. While we enjoy all the movies available to watch, what…
DIY Recycled Bird Feeder and More at Bookmans Grant
Bookmans Grant kicked off our Earth Month recycled crafts series by making bird feeders. This craft is affordable, recyclable, simple and fun for all ages. We don’t want you to miss out on this bird-friendly fun, so we’re providing you instructions on how to make…
Meet Fairy Doors and Dinosaurs
Local art collective, Fairy Doors and Dinosaurs is a new business in the Valley of the Sun. We had the pleasure of working with them over the past few weeks at Bookmans Phoenix events. Co-owners Cory Lee and Jessica Evans are a power-packed duo. Jessica…
Hello Kitty Kitty Kitty
Bookmans Speedway is crazy for Kitty — Hello Kitty! We recently picked up a selection of super cute, sparkly and PINK Hello Kitty merchandise. For the girly girl in all of us, indulge in an array of rhinestone barrettes, sweet kitty face earrings, kitty profile…
Book Review: The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt
Review by Darcy Short It’s nice when a novel lives up to the hype surrounding it. The Goldfinch does just that. It has been placed on numerous best-of-the-year lists and for good reason. The book follows the life of Theodore Decker, a New York boy…
Barista Janessa’s 4 Faves
Bookmans employees have a lot of opinions, mostly about entertainment. Being surrounded by books, music and movies day in and day out are bound to make you choose quality favorites. Janessa, a baristas in the Bookmans Flagstaff Cafe, has terrific taste in entertainment. I’m not…
Barista Janessa's 4 Faves
Bookmans employees have a lot of opinions, mostly about entertainment. Being surrounded by books, music and movies day in and day out are bound to make you choose quality favorites. Janessa, a baristas in the Bookmans Flagstaff Cafe, has terrific taste in entertainment. I’m not…
Mask Mania Tutorial
Creativity is essential to life. To that end, Bookmans Speedway brings you a Simple Simon project to get your creative juices flowing. Mask making is an ancient form that spans genres and mediums, making it a perfect way to express a mood or invent a…
Behind the Trade Counter with Daisy
You may already know that we allow friendly, leashed dogs into all of our stores, but did you have any idea that we also employ them? Meet Daisy, the newest cashier at Bookmans Flagstaff. We don’t mind that she occasionally (read: always) drools on the…
Earth-Friendly April at Bookmans
This month, Bookmans goes green — even more green than usual. Stop by every location for themed events intended to support and protect our environment. From recycled crafts with Girl Scouts to sustainable energy, don’t miss any of the Earth-friendly fun. Join us as we…
An Ode to Local Talent at Bookmans Grant
Before Shel Silverstein went on to create of the most notable and widely loved children’s books, he did illustrations for Playboy. He also wrote A Boy Named Sue, the classic performed by Johnny Cash. Anne Sexton, who was known to be both stunning and brilliant,…
Brand New Books Available at Bookmans
Yes, we do! Bookmans now carries brand spankin’ new copies of your favorite, high-demand books. While we bibliophiles love the smell of old books, the thrill of cracking open a brand new edition is an unrivaled experience. Check our shelves and displays regularly as we…
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