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…
Geeking Out on Sequels
I have some feelings come up every time yet another sequel movie sequel is announced or released. Emotions such as disgust followed by an eye roll. Usually, once the initial feeling has passed, I settle on a sense of nostalgia because I can go back,…
YA Novels for Mental Heath Awareness Month
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Mental health is often seen as a taboo subject. Many people are too afraid to speak up because of the ever-present stigma surrounding it. Did you know that one in four people are affected by mental illness? We would…
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…
3 Movies To Watch On A Snow Day
In case you haven’t heard, Flagstaff had a record-breaking snowfall Thursday with a total of 36 inches in a single day. That’s 3 feet of snow. Bookmans Flag is no stranger to snow drama. If you’ll recall we had a bit of a situation in ’09 with…
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…
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 Five Binge Worthy Animated Shows
Cartoons are a wonderful thing. Once deemed to be only for kids, the world of animated shows have expanded to a much wider audience, appealing to both children and adults. Although I am basically a kid trapped inside the body of an adult, I do…
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…
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…
Art Supplies Put to the Test!
The plan was simple: purchase the pens and colored pencils I pined for. Grab tons of bags. Make those bags beautiful. Sneak them back into the bag supply. Watch the fun. Here’s how it all went down.
Pokémon Games Ranked Worst to Best
Pokémon is one of the most iconic video games of all time. First launched in Japan in 1996, this role-playing video game quickly spread worldwide. Game Freak and The Pokémon Company made sure to include a Pokémon game for every Nintendo-based console. For 20+ years…
7 Genius Ways to Make Reluctant Readers Love Reading
It is every parent’s dream that their child will one day devour books like they do candy. Reading can be one of the most magical gifts a child can get, but in this day and age many children would rather sit at watch television or…
25 Tips and Tricks for Dungeons and Dragons Players: Part One
Wow – there’s been a lot of love for Dungeons and Dragons at Bookmans lately. People are picking up the Lost Mine of Phandelver starter set, dice, and game books in droves. There’s no better time to impart some wisdom for newbies from a veteran…
The Crime and Punishment of Classic Literature
Face it! Classic literature is intimidating. From the lengthy words to the old-fashioned ways of thinking, books written before the 21st century have this stigma of dryness and intelligence that feels beyond our own. You are not going to like every single book you read….
Journals: A Love Affair
There’s something magical about a crisp clean blank book with a badass cover… Bookmans, the purveyor of fine readables and cool knickknacks, is no slouch brand new journal department. They include themed foiled notebooks, classy leather bounds, bright sketchbooks, gorgeous Decomposition books, and more. There’s a…
A Beginner’s Guide to Vinyl
Over the past few years, vinyl records have made a comeback in a big, big way. More and more music enthusiasts are heading to their local record stores to discover or collect music. There are a lot of reasons why vinyl has made a resurgence…
A Beginner's Guide to Vinyl
Over the past few years, vinyl records have made a comeback in a big, big way. More and more music enthusiasts are heading to their local record stores to discover or collect music. There are a lot of reasons why vinyl has made a resurgence…
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