Which Fictional Characters Best Describe You?
Let’s face it: our world has been overcome by pop culture for decades. Movies, TV shows, and books are so ingrained in our brains that we can easily describe ourselves as fictional characters. You know, rather than using actual adjectives. I went around and asked…
Unofficial Record Store Day at Bookmans!
Bookmans stores may not be official Record Store Day event stores, but we are definitely the go-to music and vinyl destination for thousands of people in Arizona. That’s why we want you to join our stores after you grab your Record Store Day releases and…
6 Quotes to Get You Pumped for Indie Bookstore Day
Independent Bookstore Day is just around the corner and Bookmans couldn’t be more excited. Bookmans stores across the state are gearing up for his annual event, planning awesome events and bookish fun for their communities. Customers can enjoy author meet & greets and kids bookish…
Go Green and Have Fun with Bookmans in April!
Bookmans is making April a month full of non-stop incredible events and celebrations! We’re keeping our hearts green with some Earth Day happenings and celebrating the independent bookstore all month long! Check out what we’ve got in store for you this month at Bookmans! First,…
The Cookbook Club
For the first few years of living on my own, I basically survived off of Pizza Rolls, TV Dinners, and Top Ramen. I have never been much of a cook. That’s mostly because the whole process intimidated me. The only thing I could remotely make…
Leprechaun 9: The Leprechaun Franchise
On a holiday where you’re movie marathon options are The Boondock Saints or Darby O’Gill and the Little People, I like to remind people of the gems of The Leprechaun franchise. None of which are particularly good, but do offer consistency of quality… sort of….
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…
These Disney Movies Should Not be Live Action
Some things should just stay animated. Disney buffs: Are you absolutely stoked for the releases of Disney’s live-action movies this year? I was ecstatic when I learned that The Lion King and Aladdin were both on the list for upcoming revamps. The news of all…
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…
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…
6 Reasons to Go to the Theater
I was born and raised in the small town of Prescott, Arizona. With such a tiny community, there weren’t many theatrical opportunities for children and teens, but I still jumped in on any and all shows that I could. Two years ago I moved to…
25 Gifts You Have To Give This Holiday Season
The holiday shopping season is upon us! And though it can be totally overwhelming not to mention expensive to shower your loved ones with gifts galore, Bookmans has got you covered. We have tons – and I mean TONS – of awesome gift ideas right here in our…
A Month of Merriment is Heading Your Way!
There’s tons of festive cheer to end the year at your local Bookmans this December! Of course, you can’t have much Christmas cheer without a visit from Santa Claus! Bookmans has been in touch with jolly ol’ St. Nick and he assures us that he will…
Shop Local and Give Local with Bookmans!
Every November, Bookmans celebrates Shop Local, Give Local month. We are thrilled to be your local go-to for finding and exploring your love of all things local. Bookmans is always excited to work with local community members and artisans, and this month we have so…
The Greatest Horror Villains of All Time
We all remember the very first horror movie we saw. The one that messed with our brains so much that we were too scared to even get out of bed. When we think about the villains, even years later, they can send shivers down our…
A Haunting Good Time in Phoenix
Phoenix is hosted to a wide variety of happenings. We have several major sports teams, restaurants claiming they are the creator of the almighty chimichanga, and scorching summers. In contrast, did you know that Phoenix is also home to many spooky sites and infamous spectral…
Cassette Tapes: The New Vinyl
You may have thought cassette tapes had died with the 90’s. We’re excited to say that they are back! The resurgence of vinyl has been steady for the past decade, but it isn’t the only media that has come back. In 2016, cassette tapes sales…
4 Ways to Fight Censorship All Year Round
Throughout the month of September, Bookmans fought the good fight against banned books and censorship! You might have participated in one of our Banned Book events or even bought one of those mysteriously wrapped books at our stores from our Blind Date with a Banned…