Catch Up with the Bookmans Phoenix Book Challenge!
The Phoenix Book Challenge is in month three of twelve and we are gaining steam! Online reading challenges have helped even the busiest readers get through those TBR piles! A quick internet search will bring up hundreds of results, ensuring there is a challenge for…
Spring Gardening Weekend Guide
As soon as March 1st comes around, I get excited about spring. It’s the first day I feel comfortable giving a side-eye to cold days and plan on putting away my sweaters. That’s especially true here in sunny Southern Arizona. More specifically for me in…
Freebie Friday: Autographed Copy of “Moon Mermaid and the Pirates”
***CONTEST CLOSED*** Things under the sea have always been a mystery to humans. Mermaids are awesome and it’s not hard to see why we are so fascinated with them. There are many legends about mermaids and even a few dozen historical claims of supposedly “real”…
How to Make the Most of Tucson Festival of Books
It’s the 10th year of the Tucson Festival of Books it was founded in 2009 to improve Literacy rates in southern Arizona. With that mission in mind, the festival has become a Tucson staple for our rich writing and reading community. The Tucson Festival of…
So You Want to Join a Book Club
If I’ve said it once, I’ll say it a hundred more times. Join a book club. Seriously, join a book club. I know what you’re thinking, we’ve all seen the memes. Book clubs can’t really be for READING books, can they? Aren’t they just good…
Proclaim Your Love of Reading with Bookmans!
It’s strange how February is the shortest month of the year but it’s also full of holidays and observances. In February we celebrate Black History Month, Children’s Authors and Illustrators Week, and Tell a Fairytale Day. There’s also Valentine’s Day, President’s Day, and yes, Super…
5 Kids Books to Celebrate the Year of the Pig
With a new moon on the rise, that means it’s almost time to celebrate the Chinese New Year or Spring Festival! Unlike the Gregorian calendar we are used to, the Lunar New Year date is determined by the new moon that cycles in the time…
5 Books You’ll Need to Survive the Zombie Apocalypse
When you think of zombie apocalypse heroes – you know, the ones who make it out alive at the end of the movie – you probably imagine the unflinching, unforgiving, uninhibited and stone-faced characters like Rick Grimes of The Walking Dead. Then there are those…
Dive into Reading with Moon Mermaid And The Pirates
There are many legends about mermaids and even a few dozen historical claims of supposedly “real” mermaid sightings. Hundreds of years ago, sailors and residents in coastal towns around the world told of their encounters with sea-maidens. One particular story dating back to the early…
Books I Read But Almost Didn’t
The number one thing I’ve learned from book clubs is that I need to be more open-minded about the books I choose to read. On more than one occasion I have silently groaned when reading the book’s description and had already judged the storyline before…
Top 5 Books Read by Bookmans Midtown Book Clubs in 2018
I am a HUGE advocate of IRL book clubs. So much so that I personally participate in three monthly clubs and one not-so-secret-secret book club. I know that sounds like a whole lot of reading, but I’m really passionate about reading. Now, I’m not knocking…
2019 Phoenix Book Challenge
Why should kids have all the fun? Inspired by Bookmans’ Read 10 Program, we’re pretty darn excited to announce the 2019 Phoenix Book Challenge! Never participated in a book challenge before? No worries, it’s incredibly simple. With suggested prompts provided by us, you will be…
Fave Reads of 2018!
2018 has come and gone but boy oh boy did we read some great books during the past year. From new releases to just new to us 2018 was full of exciting stories that we just couldn’t put down! So, of course, we had to…
Millennial Mommy: Cookies in the Oven & Kids in the Kitchen
I have a confession to make. I am absolutely obsessed with baking cookies, especially during the holidays. My obsession with reality baking shows fuel my adventures in the kitchen, so much so my husband even has his own version “Paul Hollywood” handshake. What makes baking…
Bookmans Upcycled Holiday Decorating Challenge – Cast Your Vote!
Growing up, Bookmans has always had a special place in my heart and ever since I was a kid, it was a dream of mine to work there. I would always visit the store and find myself completely mesmerized by the expansive bookshelves and the…
5 Books For An Inspiring Sagittarius Season
Winter is here (almost officially) and that means its Sagittarius season! With December now in full swing that also means a new moon cycle has come to ruin all of our lives, especially since mercury is still in retrograde. Give us a break already, right?…
Bookmans Gives Back
Something magical happened at the Bookmans warehouse the other day, a collaboration that stretches across continents! All month long, Bookmans has been collaborating with organizations and business across the state from the Educational Enrichment Foundation and Ben’s Bells in Tucson to Voices for CASA Children…
Must-Read Native American Storytellers
November marks Native American Heritage Month, a month-long celebration of the rich, vibrant, and diverse history of our country’s native peoples. Native American Heritage Month was designed as a platform for share native, culture, music, concepts and way of life. It’s also an opportunity for conversation,…
Thanksgiving Conversation Starters to Save Your Life
The holidays… Filled with family, food, and playful banter. (At least we hope it’s playful!) Sometimes conversations can turn into awkward situations. There’s always that one relative who seems to bring up politics in every conversation. Lucky for you, we are here to help turn…
How To: Take a Reading Vacation
If you’ve never taken a vacation that is totally focused on reading but totally want to, this is the blog for you! I’m one of those people that live and breathe by their planner. I’m sort of, kind of, really obsessed. It’s color-coded, doodled in, extremely…