I grew up with nothing but big box retailer bookstores in my area. It was always the place to be on a Friday night. Man, do I wish we had a Bookman's back at home! When my family first moved to Phoenix, we learned about this place through the Arizona Screenwriters Association. \n\nI love that Bookman's has a genuine love for their community. From working with the arts, to teen parties, and their kind love for animals, I can't recommend  a better place  to be! My kids are homeschooled, finding a good place for good kids to hang out is really tough. Luckily, the spirit of Bookman's is great! My musical teenage daughter feels right at home in the new guitar section, I can't get enough of the new age corner, and my pre-teen son would take up permanent residence in the gaming section if he could! \n\nMany occasions, we've had to call the store to find out if they had that hard-to-find game on my son's birthday list. The employees are happy to help over the phone! That's a major plus for a busy mom!