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…
New Merchandise for Every Geek
Bookmans buys, sells, and trades used products of all types. Did you know we also sell brand new merchandise too? Sassy potholders, coloring books, video games, and more can be found at our stores. Working at Bookmans every day means glimpsing all the incredible things…
Join the Banned in September!
Can you feel the magic in the air? Bookmans is conjuring up a whole lot of entertainment this September and we can’t wait to share it with you! We’re talking special storytimes, new tabletop gaming nights, authors, exclusive musical merch, Hogwarts happenings, and more! September…
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…
Employee Spotlight: Interview with an Artist
Have you checked out the selfie spots at your local Bookmans lately? Every location has a special place where you can take and share photos and spread your love for Bookmans. The selfie spot at Bookmans Northwest is extra special because it was painted by…
5 Surprisingly LGBT+ Cartoon Characters
LGBT+ representation in cartoons gets more and more visibility every day. It turns out your favorite Saturday morning cartoons were a whole lot deeper than you thought! Here is our list of the top five cartoon characters that are surprisingly LGBT+. Legend of Korra This…
August is Sunny at Bookmans!
Ready to be inspired? Bookmans stores have a fantastic amount of events coming your way in August 2019, and we cannot wait to share them all with you! There’s entertainment for gamers, givers, foodies, writers, readers, families, children, and everyone in between. And that’s just…
Before Storming Area 51…
It is official. September 20th, 2019 will be the day America finally discovers what exactly is going on at the famous military landmark Area 51. Sort of. For decades, this mysterious facility has haunted conspiracy theorists. It has become a backbone of inspiration for hundreds…
How To Plant the Perfect Sophia Chia
It’s July in the East Valley. We all know what that means – over 100+ temperatures. With such extreme heat, we are always looking for new and exciting things to do inside. No better time to finally do the things you’ve been meaning to do,…
Boredom-Free with Board Games!
My current obsession? Board games! For the past few weeks, my partner’s family has been hosting board game nights. I’ll tell you what, nothing beats a good old fashioned night of competitive gaming. I haven’t stopped talking about the game nights while I’m at work…
July Events, Big Sales, and Celebrations at Bookmans!
July is the last of the long summer months, and Bookmans wants to make sure that you have plenty of opportunities to beat the heat and have a blast doing it with our July events! We’ve got so many celebrations heading to Bookmans communities in…
The Summer Fun Has Just Begun at Bookmans!
Did you know summer is one of the busiest times of the year at Bookmans? School is out, and we have much more than just air conditioning and a place to bring your couped up children and pets. With summer nearly at its peak and…
What Bookmans Wants
*Bookmans does not give online quotes for trade items in the comments. If you would like a price quote for your items, items must be brought into a Bookmans store for evaluation. Everyone loves to shop at Bookmans, and we couldn’t be happier about that!…
A Day in the Life: Bookmans Marketing Coordinator
There is a sentence that I often find myself saying that I take a lot of pride in. That sentence is, “I work for Bookmans.” I am incredibly lucky to work for a company I love. Spending my days surrounded by books is basically my…
Summertime is Officially in Session at Bookmans!
June means different things to different people. For kids, it’s the end of school; for teens, it’s all about being social and having fun. Adults are looking for a reprieve from the heat and some warm weather things to do to keep the summer exciting….
Get and Give Back with Bookmans Summer Reads!
Do you know what’s better than reading a great book? Getting a great book for free! This summer, Bookmans is helping you stock up on all the books you can handle – and help you pay it forward too with Bookmans Summer Reads. From June…
Bookmans’ Summer Kids Events for 2019!
Every year, Bookmans does something special to help kids have some awesome summertime fun. There’s plenty of time for children to play video games and hit the pool. Bookmans wants to add another level of fun to their summer schedule with our free Summer Kids…
#ThisIsTucson’s Summer Reading Challenge (for Grown-Ups)
This guest blog has been written by Johanna Willett, #ThisIsTucson Reporter (Twitter @johannawillett) Once again, #ThisIsTucson is challenging you to read local with our second Summer Reading Challenge for Grown-Ups. And we are SO EXCITED. Why should kids get to have all the fun?…
Bookmans Flag Cafe
Baby, it’s cold outside… or it soon will be. Bookmans Flag Cafe is a special place where customers of all ages and cultures gather to meet over a hot or iced beverage. Some customers study hard for classes at NAU while others hang out to…