Favorite Book & Recommendations at Second Chance Book Fest
I was incredibly disappointed to find out that the Tucson Festival of Books was canceled. It’s the major event that I look forward to the most every single year. As a bibliophile, I love connecting with all my fellow book lovers and over the years…
#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?…
Proclaim Your Love of Reading with Bookmans!
It’s strange how February is the shortest month of the year but it’s also full of holidays and observances. In February we celebrate Black History Month, Children’s Authors and Illustrators Week, and Tell a Fairytale Day. There’s also Valentine’s Day, President’s Day, and yes, Super…
It’s Easy Being Green at Bookmans this April!
Bookmans is associated with our iconic orange color, but at our core, we are green through and through! While you celebrate the gloriously long evenings, tackle spring cleaning, and adventure into everything outdoors, be sure to add these exciting and free Bookmans events into your…
It's Easy Being Green at Bookmans this April!
Bookmans is associated with our iconic orange color, but at our core, we are green through and through! While you celebrate the gloriously long evenings, tackle spring cleaning, and adventure into everything outdoors, be sure to add these exciting and free Bookmans events into your…
I Wanna be a Cowboy Baby – Part 3 – Bookmans Entertainment
We continue on with part 3 of our series on the American Cowboy by guest local author David Grasse. We have covered some of the history of the American West, the practical aspects of cowboy life and now we will discuss how the legend and…
I Wanna be a Cowboy Baby – Part 2
As part of our ongoing four-part series on the history of the American Cowboy, Guest writer and local author David Grasse continues his look at the history one of America’s most powerful icons. The history and lore of the American Cowboy is especially relevant to…
Arizona’s Finest Female Authors at Tucson Festival of Books
Excitement builds as the Tucson Festival of Books approaches. Two full days of author sightings, speeches, food, music and workshops! If you haven’t checked out the author lineup you definitely need to get in gear. On top of our best selling favorites like R.L. Stine,…
Arizona's Finest Female Authors at Tucson Festival of Books
Excitement builds as the Tucson Festival of Books approaches. Two full days of author sightings, speeches, food, music and workshops! If you haven’t checked out the author lineup you definitely need to get in gear. On top of our best selling favorites like R.L. Stine,…
Enjoy a Month of Merriment at Bookmans
Oh, what fun! Bookmans proclaims December a Month of Merriment in the winter wonderland of Flagstaff, the city sidewalks in the Phoenix area and over the hills and everywhere in Tucson. Holidays in Arizona are like none other. Each Bookmans location hosts free activities with…
King of Kid Lit Adam Rex Talks to Bookmans
Moonday, Cold Cereal and the New York Bestseller Frankenstein Makes a Sandwich have one hysterical thing in common — Adam Rex. True to his name, the author/illustrator/artist is a literary king and a gateway author for young readers. You might have seen his books or…
More Novel Treasures at Bookmans Speedway
Bookmans Speedway has a diverse collection of rare and 1st edition novels to browse. A portion of our selection is local interest, including works from local authors and stories and subjects about the Southwest.
James and the Giant Zombie
James Gurley was ahead of the curve, a trend setter, Zombie Cool before the rest of us knew! Local author and Zombie King James Gurley shares his zombie knowledge in his novels Ice Station Zombie, Judgement Day, Judgement Day: Redemption and Judgement Day: Retribution. The…