april, 2025
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JOIN US FOR THE 12TH ANNUAL INDEPENDENT BOOKSTORE DAY!
This national one-day party held the last Saturday in April celebrates independent bookstores across the country. Through exclusive books and literary items, contests, fun activities, and everything in between, it’s a party you don’t want to miss! And at Bookmans all events are ALWAYS FREE!
Join us for a special event featuring Courtney Gustafson, author of Poets Square: A Memoir in Thirty Cats. You won’t want to miss this opportunity to be part of this highly anticipated debut memoir. Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to their work, this is a chance to connect, ask questions, and dive deeper into their writing process and inspiration.
Poets Square is an intimate memoir about finding purpose and connection through the unexpected—caring for a colony of feral cats during a time of personal crisis. As Courtney Gustafson navigates a new life in Tucson, she discovers how the act of showing up—for vulnerable animals, for community, and ultimately for herself—can bring light to even the darkest corners. Tender, funny, and quietly radical, this is a story of resilience, accidental internet fame, and the healing power of care.
Meet the talented author, Courtney Gustafson, behind Poets Square, hear her discuss her work, and take part in a lively Q&A session, moderated by Caitlin Schmidt, editor and publisher of Tucson Spotlight, before getting your book signed.
But that’s not all—our friends from the Humane Society of Southern Arizona will also be there, hosting an adorable kitten adoption event!
But that’s not all—our friends from the Humane Society of Southern Arizona will also be there, hosting an adorable kitten adoption event!
Plus, for the little book lovers:
Make your own animal bookmarks
Coloring pages
Spin the wheel for a bookish freebie!
Make your own animal bookmarks Coloring pages Spin the wheel for a bookish freebie!Independent Bookstore Day only happens once a year—come celebrate with us!