Revel with hauntingly charming characters this October as Bookmans Sells Dead People. Capture the genius and great works of those authors, artists and filmmakers who have transcended this world. Whether spooky cinema hits the spot or you prefer a Southern Gothic tale, we have you…
Spending time with your young child engaging in activities appropriate to their development is one of the best ways to encourage an emergent reader. You already know the alphabet, but you can still enjoy creative playtime with your kids while they learn. This Alphabet Craft…
Obviously we’re biased, but Bookmans has the best employees. Marshall, Book Department Supervisor at Bookmans Grant, is one such person. Few others can share the raunchiest video on YouTube and then politely and respectfully show a customer where Little Women is, all the while keeping…
Visit Bookmans Speedway’s Electronics Department to meet our newest manager, Kiefer! We asked Kiefer the tough questions to look into his very soul and uncover his plans for the department and, in fact, for the world. For example, we asked him about his official title,…
Bookmans Speedway created a new Weird and Wonderful section and you can’t miss it! Greeting you at the entrance is a brand new display, our Cool New Arrivals/Weird and Wonderful. Like our customers, these hand picked titles represent the best of the best. Our discerning…
Good news grown ups, it’s okay to color! Evidently, coloring is good for you — almost as good as meditation! The new therapeutic tool for reducing stress is coloring books for adults. We have used crayon therapy for decades and note with pleasure that the…
Words and sound, literary noise, a movie in your mind? We call it heaven. We Bookmans Speedway peeps love audio books and evidently we aren’t alone. Audio book sales are up 19% nation wide. Numbers like these make voice actors rejoice and cause publishers to…
In 1997 a tattered paperback made its way among the students in my forth grade class at Hansen Lane Elementary. When the book finally made it into my grubby hands, even though everyone demanded I read it, I dismissed the book. A few weeks later…
Lights, camera, action! Join us for Movie Madness Month at Bookmans as we celebrate the cinema with fun events and giveaways. Stop by every location for movie-themed activities inspired by the silver screen. From Movie Nights to Superstar Photo Booths and even a Jurassic Popcorn…
By C’loni Bailey, Assistant Manager at Bookmans Mesa Everyone who plays The Elder Scrolls: Skyrim on PC, XBOX 360 or PS3 knows that some of the most memorable and hilarious moments come from unexpected glitches in the game. Dragons flying backwards and shooting fire out…
Free Summer Kids Events nears the end at Bookmans Flagstaff. As hard as it is to say goodbye, we couldn’t be happier about the time spent in the Kids Corner learning about space, birds of prey and all the cool things living in the Colorado…
If you have never owned an animal or you are currently in the market for one, NOW is the time to act. The are many rewards to adopting a new animal, but the road to finding your perfect fur ever friend may be a long…
If you have been in Bookmans Mesa in the last week or two, you likely noticed some changes. What kind of changes? Even better products! Even better customer service! How is this possible? To find out, let’s go behind the trade counter with Gus, our…
Each year Bookmans hosts our Summer Kids Events Series that includes weekly activities for young people to keep them busy during the dog days of summer. These events are open to all kids, feature new events each week, are super fun and totally free. As…
Aside from selling the best used stuff in town, Bookmans has a slew of core values we like to promote within our stores and communities. While being the best used bookstore is rad, we also want to partner with other progressive organizations who hold similar…
July is Animal Welfare month for us and Bookmans Speedway ramped up their show of support for our furry, feathered and scaly faced friends. Each weekend Bookmans Speedway brings in animal rescues to heighten awareness about a variety of animal welfare issues. We have everything…
Bookmans partnered with Tucson radio stations to host our first ever Pet Fiesta in 2015 and it was a huge success. It got us thinking about the Dos and Don’ts of pet ownership. Let’s have a look at what does work with man’s best friends…
Bookmans partnered with Tucson radio stations to host our first ever Pet Fiesta in 2015 and it was a huge success. It got us thinking about the Dos and Don’ts of pet ownership. Let’s have a look at what does work with man’s best friends…
Bookmans celebrates furry, feathery and scaly friends, whatever species they may be, throughout July to emphasize our commitment to Animal Welfare. Stop by your neighborhood Bookmans to check out local animal welfare groups and meet adoptable creatures great and small. Take a look at our…
110 degrees?! Ugh! That is serious heat and you can’t ignore it. The kids are out of school looking for something to do. Hiking is out. Kickball, soccer, baseball — they aren’t options unless you want a wilting family. Swimming might work — for maybe…