Bookmans is Back!
We are so excited to welcome our communities back to Bookmans stores across Arizona on June 1! It’s been hard being away from everyone, but we are ready to once again open our doors for shopping and trade. We can’t wait to see you all…
Music and Snacks for the Road
For a large portion of Arizona, the temperatures are starting to rise. That means a significant portion of us will start to take road trips to stay cool. We’re looking at you Bookmans Flagstaff. That cafe, amiright? So, in true road trip spirit, I was…
Meet Mariko: Grants New Visual Merchandiser
The greatest part of working for Bookmans is the endless opportunities to advance and work in different departments of the store. Aside from our amazing book, music, electronics and instrument buyers we have an array of behind-the-scenes employees working hard to make all of our…
Geeking Out with Bookmans Grant
We take pride in being Arizona’s go-to shop for all the things you geek out about. Even better than selling geek-worthy merchandise is being surrounded by it for 40 hours a week! Bookmans attracts the freaks and geeks and we take pride in that. Customers…
Blessed Feathers Returns to Flagstaff after Denmark Tour – Written by Paul Lee
It’s Bookmans’ good fortune to have so many talented coworkers and that includes Donivan Berube at Bookmans Flagstaff. Donivan and his collaborator/wife, Jacquelyn Beaupré, make up the alterna-folk band Blessed Feathers. This March and April, the duo took their magical sounds to Denmark for a 2-week tour. Donivan and Jacqulyn…
Caity Looks Forward to Tucson Attractions
After three years at Bookmans Flag, I, Caity Evans, Events Liaison and lover of Flagstaff, move on to new and thrilling adventures. Before you start rioting/dancing in the streets, know that, though I leave this beautiful mountain town, I do not leave Bookmans. As if…
I'm Paul Lee, the New Event Liaison for Bookmans Flagstaff – Written by Paul Lee
Hi guys, I’m Paul Lee. Wow, here I am working for one of my favorite stores in the country! As the new Events Liaison for Bookmans Flagstaff, I will continue the great work of Caity Evans, who is moving up in the organization, and add…
I’m Paul Lee, the New Event Liaison for Bookmans Flagstaff – Written by Paul Lee
Hi guys, I’m Paul Lee. Wow, here I am working for one of my favorite stores in the country! As the new Events Liaison for Bookmans Flagstaff, I will continue the great work of Caity Evans, who is moving up in the organization, and add…
PAX South 2016: My Ladies Gaming Adventure
By C’loni Bailey, Assistant Manager at Bookmans Mesa I traveled with a couple of my friends for a ladies’ gaming adventure to PAX South in San Antonio, TX, the last weekend in January. The Penny Arcade Expo (PAX) is the go-to gaming convention for gamers…
Behind The Trade Counter: Hello Amy!
Meet Amy Crandell! Amy is the Book Department Supervisor at Bookmans Phoenix. Her sparkling personality, kind attitude and dedicated work ethic continue to inspire the Bookmans team. Amy started as a cashier in 2012 and quickly moved into the Books Department. A book lover with…
Behind the Trade Counter with Visual Merchandiser Athene
Have you noticed the quirky displays around the stores? One current favorite at Bookmans Grant is, “Have You RED Any Good Books Lately?” It includes books with covers done in the color red. Bookmans Grant also has a “Survivors” display with post-apocalyptic titles as well…
Behind the Trade Counter with Book Department Supervisor Marshall
Obviously we’re biased, but Bookmans has the best employees. Marshall, Book Department Supervisor at Bookmans Grant, is one such person. Few others can share the raunchiest video on YouTube and then politely and respectfully show a customer where Little Women is, all the while keeping…
Commander Kiefer Manages Electronics at Bookmans Speedway
Visit Bookmans Speedway’s Electronics Department to meet our newest manager, Kiefer! We asked Kiefer the tough questions to look into his very soul and uncover his plans for the department and, in fact, for the world. For example, we asked him about his official title,…
Behind The Trade Counter: Bookmans Mesa Electronics Manager Gus
If you have been in Bookmans Mesa in the last week or two, you likely noticed some changes. What kind of changes? Even better products! Even better customer service! How is this possible? To find out, let’s go behind the trade counter with Gus, our…
Behind the Trade Counter: Meet Musical Instrument Supervisor Paul Tiller
Bookmans Ina has a new Musical Instrument Supervisor. Paul Tiller totally rocked our electronics department for the past 3 years, but with his vast knowledge and complete passion for music, it was a no brainer to name him the new head honcho for the instrument…
Behind the Trade Counter: Mario Derderian
Is there a certain subject in which you consider yourself an expert? When this topic comes up in conversation does your heart rate increase? When you learn someone you know shares this interest, do you automatically like them more? If you answered yes to these…
Meet Eric and Kyle of Teddy's Bullet
Bookmans Flagstaff added another group of talented musicians to our live music roster. The first Wednesday of every month is fully dedicated to the musical stylings of Eric Dovigi and Kyle Beloin of Flagstaff locals Teddy’s Bullet. We are such big fans Eric and Kyle…
Meet Eric and Kyle of Teddy’s Bullet
Bookmans Flagstaff added another group of talented musicians to our live music roster. The first Wednesday of every month is fully dedicated to the musical stylings of Eric Dovigi and Kyle Beloin of Flagstaff locals Teddy’s Bullet. We are such big fans Eric and Kyle…
The Law of Attraction Is Strong at Bookmans Mesa
By Megan Maiden, Assistant Manager at Bookmans Mesa For Bookmans Mesa there is no task or department that is too small. Every opportunity we can take to sell awesome stuff and make our customers reminisce or giggle is taken very seriously. Enter: The Magnet Department….
Behind the Trade Counter: The Many Faces of Zeus
August is Jesus “Zeus” Ozuna’s seven-year Bookmans Phoenix anniversary. He started as a fledgling cashier at the age of 18, moved to Customer Service and then on to Electronics where he has worked for the last four years. In addition to being a staff staple,…