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Look inside the new Phoenix Barnes & Noble bookstore

By Jennifer Goldberg

Jun 20, 2025

The new store, the first Barnes & Noble to come to the Valley in 20 years, opens June 25.

6 books that explain the history and meaning of Juneteenth

By Corey D. B. Walker | The Conversation

Jun 19, 2025

Juneteenth, celebrated on June 19, is the newest federal holiday. Not sure what it's all about? Read one of these books.

Maricopa County Reads summer program offers prizes for all ages

By Jennifer Goldberg

Jun 4, 2025

It's Maricopa County Reads season, and you can earn rewards for every minute your nose is in a book.

9 books to read before their 2025 movie adaptations debut

By Ofelia Montelongo

May 26, 2025

Before these flicks hit the big — and small — screens, check out the books that inspired them.

Free Comic Book Day 2025: How Phoenix shops are celebrating on Saturday

By Benjamin Leatherman

May 3, 2025

Here's what Dreadnought Comics, Collectors Marketplace and other Valley stores have planned for May 3.

Look inside Wasted Ink Zine Distro's new Central Phoenix home

By Tom Reardon

Mar 28, 2025

The beloved literary hub has new digs near Third Avenue and McDowell Road and is ready to welcome visitors.

Your guide to the 2025 VNSA used book sale in Phoenix

By Jennifer Goldberg

Feb 11, 2025

Here are our tips and tricks to get the most out of this weekend's enormous book sale in West Phoenix.

RuPaul book tour will stop in Phoenix in March

By Jennifer Goldberg

Feb 4, 2025

The drag icon is bringing his "The House of Hidden Meanings" memoir to The Van Buren.

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‘Eerie Arizona’ book shares tales of monsters and mysteries

By Timothy Rawles

Jan 20, 2025

Chupacabras, UFOs and haunted highways are explored in Patrick Whitehurst's newest book.

Phoenix native's graphic novel inspired by Holocaust-era opera

By Timothy Rawles

Nov 30, 2024

"Death Strikes: The Emperor of Atlantis" by Dave Maass mixes dystopian sci-fi, mythic fantasy, and zombie horror.

‘The Modern Navajo Kitchen’ celebrates Indigenous traditions and flavors

By Lauren Topor

Oct 21, 2024

In her new cookbook, chef and author Alana Yazzie shares family recipes and modern takes on Navajo cuisine.

Meet the national taco expert bringing book tour to Tempe

By Sara Crocker

Oct 15, 2024

Ahead of his Arizona visit, we caught up with author Jose Ralat on carne asada, Phoenix taquerias and what's next.

New novel paints fresh picture of Phoenix’s most famous murders

By Geri Koeppel

Sep 29, 2024

Laurie Notaro's "The Murderess: A Novel" comes out on Oct. 8 and is a fictional retelling of the infamous Phoenix Trunk Murders.

Joey Maggiore’s book ‘Brunch King’ brings Hash Kitchen's recipes home

By Preslie Hirsch

Sep 16, 2024

In his new cookbook, the Hash Kitchen chef and owner shares his recipes with playlists to match.

Your guide to PHX Zine Fest this weekend

By Angela RoseRed

Sep 11, 2024

The annual event brings together local zinesters, vendors and attendees looking to get creative.

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Phoenix Connie Chung book event set for Sept. 21

By Jennifer Goldberg

Aug 31, 2024

Come see the legendary news anchor discuss her new memoir next month at Mesa Arts Center.

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Tempe bookstore hosts author of book on history of ska movement

By Mark C. Horn

Aug 27, 2024

Daniel Rachel will bring the comprehensive "Too Much Too Young" to Changing Hands on Wednesday.

Rupi Kaur poetry event comes to Changing Hands in October

By Jennifer Goldberg

Aug 25, 2024

Here's your chance to meet the author of "milk and honey."

‘American Tacos’ guide includes two Phoenix eateries

By Sara Crocker

Aug 16, 2024

The definitive history and guide to tacos across the country got an update. It now includes two Phoenix spots.

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Phoenix’s Fluke Fanzine creates culture the old-school way

By Tom Reardon

Jul 31, 2024

Founder Matthew Thompson believes in making things that are cool, creative and affordable.

Books

Alan Niven's new book 'is for the curious'

9 music memoirs for your reading list

Books

Alan Niven's new book 'is for the curious'

9 music memoirs for your reading list

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