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,…
Middle Earth Magic at Bookmans Phoenix
Bookmans Phoenix celebrated Tolkien Reading Day at our Shindig in the Shire. Many attendees dressed for Middle Earth mirth including first and second breakfasts at the Prancing Pony and a cakewalk for trade credit at the Hobbiton Hoedown.
One Choice Can Transform You: Divergence at Bookmans Mesa
The first installment of a trilogy by author Veronica Roth, Divergent is set within a dystopian version of Chicago. The nationwide film adaptation release was Friday, March 21 and we couldn’t wait to celebrate. Bookmans Mesa invited fans to spend an evening getting to know…
Pokémon Pileup at Bookmans Speedway
Greetings, PokéNerds! Last month the Pokémon franchise turned 18 years old. Whether you’re a fan of the classic 151 or a dedicated enthusiast, Bookmans celebrates the history of the highly addictive series. Bookmans Speedway soon begins our own weekly Pokémon Club. Our first Pokémon Pileup…
Bookmans About Town
Support the arts and connect with the community! Bookmans sponsors a new hybrid event series with the City of Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department Latino Institute. Fridays in the Park and Arts and Smarts in the City are two parts of an event concept taking place…
Coconino Center for the Arts Youth Art Exhibit Comes to Bookmans
March may be more than half-way over, but we’re not done getting crafty. So far, we celebrated arts of all kinds, including literary arts with Pi Beta Phi’s special Dr. Seuss Storytime, musical arts with Young Jammers’ Ukelele workshop, and the art of films through our…
Getting Crafty with Phoenix Health Geek
Bookmans Phoenix teamed up with Phoenix Health Geek to create Springtime Vision Board-inspired crafts at our monthly Crafty Café. Autumn Markley and Katie Greisiger, founders of Phoenix Health Geek, led guests of all ages in fun activities including vision boxes, whimsical mobiles and classic vision…
Science Rules at Bookmans
Science is amazing. It is incredible to think that science happens everywhere! No matter where you look, science, all the time. And so many different fields of scientific study! Earth sciences (geology, hydrology, ecology), natural sciences (biology, chemistry, physics), and social sciences (anthropology, psychology, sociology)…
10 Reasons Why You Need Story Time
Story Time is a Bookmans staple. Every Bookmans Entertainment Exchange hosts a free, child-centered Story Time completely unique to the personality of that store. We do it because we love stories, we love sharing ideas and we love seeing your families. Beyond that story time…
Bookmans Has the Sound You Love
Bookmans is known around Arizona as having some of the rarest and hard to find books, electronics, and collectibles in existence. Bookmans also offers a selection of musical instruments that are no less unique and desirable than what you have come to expect. See what’s…
Celebrate Your Love of Reading at Bookmans
Finding a good book at Bookmans is simple. Soak in the rows and rows of orange bookshelves, then start your adventure with your favorite genre, author and title. Glance at the titles neighboring your favorite to discover a new book you have never read before….
Bookmans Sells Dead People
It’s Autumn in Arizona! The change in the air ushers in pumpkin-flavored coffee and a host of spooky activities. Bookmans boasts a veritable feast of fun events this October, from undead mixers to scary movie screenings. This month we celebrate greats who have passed into…
Wizards and Muggles Welcome as Harry Potter Invades Bookmans
Bookmans Phoenix and Bookmans Mesa invite you to a gathering of magic and wizard comradery this Saturday, September 21. According to the American Library Association, Harry Potter is one of the most challenged books in America. We invite you to allow the butter beer to…
We Love You Stephen Chbosky
Every bookstore should secure Stephen Chbosky for a signing. Not only is he a super nice guy but also Chbosky fandom runs deep, especially in Tucson where Bookmans Grant played host to over a hundred people, some arriving hours before the event. Chbosky noticed saying,…
Stephen Chbosky Perks Up Bookmans Grant
Stephen Chbosky’s novel The Perks of Being a Wallflower hit big with teen readers immediately upon its 1999 release and hit big again when the movie opened in theaters in 2012. Chbosky, who also directed the movie, will appear from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. on…
Party Like A Non-Wimp at Bookmans Phoenix
Saturday we celebrated the film release of one of our favorite book and cinema series — Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days! The very un-wimpy fans joined forces and took control of Bookmans Phoenix with a variety of fun for the entire family. The…
Turning Trash into Coin Bank Treasures
Walking into a craft store can be overwhelming when you see the price of some materials, which is why we spent an evening showing our customers how to turn their trash into recycled arts and crafts. We invited all ages to Bookmans Phoenix store for…
Trading Musical Instruments Is Easy
“Where do you get all of this stuff?” We get that a lot. The answer is always the same: It comes from customers like you. And do you know what we can’t get enough of? Musical equipment. We are looking for any and everything —…
Buying and Selling Magazines at Bookmans
* by Bookmans Mesa Cashier Supervisor Roland Wakefield Have you wondered what to say on a date with Don Johnson? How to write a love letter to Bruce Willis? How they got Tick-Tock from Return to Oz the walk? Or why Burke and Hare hasn’t…
Join Kids Club for Great Perks All Year Around
Hey kiddos, join the club of other young ‘uns taking charge of their Bookmans shopping experience. Buy what you want at prices your parents can’t say no to. Are you 12 and under? This is the club for you! Check out our video that paints…