The Circle: What Are They Reading?
At the beginning of the year, my Netflix recommendations popped up this little reality show called The Circle (not to be confused with David Egger’s book of the same name). As someone who isn’t much of a fan of reality television in general, I, of course,…
A New Year Brings New Adventures!
The New Year is upon us, and 2020 is shaping up to be great! Each year brings the possibility of new adventures, and Bookmans is the perfect place to start. Even if you’re not the kind of person who makes resolutions, a new year is…
Our Animated Faves Never Have to End
I have been taking stock of pieces of culture that are near and dear to me. One of my favorite parts of pop culture is cartoons. Which got me thinking about what my animated faves from the past decade. I watch an animation to feel…
Reading Tips We Swear By
As someone who spends a lot of their free time reading and reviewing books, there a few tips and tricks, along with various items, that I use to keep my reading life in order. Here are some of those things, all of which you may…
Bookmans is the Place for December Merriment!
Happy December, everyone! Bookmans is more than excited to make the last month of 2019 an incredible one for our customers. That’s why we’re kicking the month off with our 12 Nights of Christmas sale! From December 2 – 13, we’ll have featured items on…
A History Of The Storyteller
“Let me tell you a story about…” “There once was…” “Once upon a time…” Hearing a sentence starting with any of these words usually means it’s going to be a good story. Maybe one of your favorite fairy tales was about to be told by…
Keep it Local with Bookmans This November!
Did you know that November is Shop Local, Give Local month at Bookmans? That means that we take this time to thank you for shopping locally and for giving back to the people, organizations, and animals that make up your community. Why? Because communities who…
The Haunting Of Ed and Lorraine Warren
We love a good scare or haunting on Halloween. Some scientists believe that it’s a natural craving humans have to whet our brains’ appetites for fight or flight responses. Whether it is those bloodcurdling screams heard echoing in the night or the moaning of a…
Horror Adaptation on TV
With the growing popularity of streaming services and our love of spending hours binge-watching the newest, greatest TV series, we are in no shortage of things to watch that quench our horror thirst. Or, if you’re like me, you may also enjoy curling up with…
Los 7: 7 Latin Books to Read
It’s National Hispanic Heritage Month. How do you celebrate? If you’re a reader, you can add Latinx authors to your reading list. Need recommendations? These 7 books are written by Latin writers will fill any reading list with enjoyment. From forbidden love stories to struggles…
What Is A Banned Book?
It’s officially Banned Books Week! By now you should already know that your local Bookmans store is full of this contraband material. Posters of poor Harry Potter and our girl Persepolis behind Bars are flying high. Arrested Reading displays abound so you can take a…
Banned: 5 Must-Reads
Many parents visit our stores on the hunt for specific books. Summer reading list, y’all! Some of the books they request can be found in our banned and challenged displays. With school back in full swing and Banned Book Month coinciding, we at Bookmans recommend…
Poetry + Community + Tucson Humanities Festival
Bookmans not only has fun, free, family events at each of our stores, but we also aim to bring communities together. For the month of October, we’re teaming up with the College of Humanities, the UA Poetry Center, as well as other community partners during…
Gift Your Virgo This!
It’s Virgo season! Out of pure bias, from a Virgo, this is the best time of year. After the insanity that is Leo season, it’s time to calm down and get a little bit of perspective. Virgo, in general, is the most pragmatic and analytical…
Best Books For Knitters
Hey there, crafty knitters! Fall is officially around the corner. Though it’s barely starting to cool down, if you’re like me it’s already time to get your knitting on. Whether it’s one skein projects like chunky hats and mittens or a full-on cozy blanket for…
Spellbound By The Worst Witch
I’ve always been a sucker for television shows whose original concepts were novels. Of course I still, in most cases, found the book to be much better. I recently found myself mulling through the latest Netflix offerings when I came across a magical gem. Magical…
My (Latest) Graphic Novel Binge
Lately, I’ve been on a bit of a graphic novel binge. They can usually serve as a quick read between book club reads and as I make my way through my TBR. I try and take suggestions wherever I can get especially from the experts…
YA Books for Fall
Here at Bookmans, we love a good YA book. It can’t be classic Russian lit all the time. Sometimes you need a pallet cleanser in the form of a kick-ass sci-fi/fantasy novel. Especially one written with younger audiences in mind. If like me, you begrudgingly…
Remembering Toni Morrison
“She is a friend of my mind. She gather me, man. The pieces that I am, she gather them and give them back to me in the right order.” = Toni Morrison, Beloved I’m still in mourning from Toni Morrison’s passing. But I was lucky…
Houseplants 101
I am on a mission. And that mission is to no longer live a plantless bland existence but to instead embark on a fulfilling journey of in-home shrubbery. I am grown now, and grownups have houseplants. So with the help of Warner’s Nursery and many…