Wowza! During this twelfth Tome Giveaway, I had a wonderful day hiding books all over Tucson. Over the course of the day, I hid 30 copies of Dear America: Notes of an Undocumented Citizen by Jose Antonio Vargas. Some photos from my adventures last weekend are included in the collage above. I hope you enjoy…
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“Dear America: Notes of an Undocumented Citizen” by Jose Antonio Vargas
About the book, from Harper Collins: “Pulitzer-Prize-winning journalist Jose Antonio Vargas, called “the most famous undocumented immigrant in America,” tackles one of the defining issues of our time in this explosive and deeply personal call to arms. “This is not a book about the politics of immigration. This book––at its core––is not about immigration at…
Eleventh Tome Giveaway: July 24, 2022
Wowza! During this eleventh Tome Giveaway, I had a great (albeit a little stressful…) day hiding books at wet and watery places all over Tucson (which really turned out to be everywhere, since it rained!). Over the course of the day, I hid 30 copies of Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid. Some photos from…
“Malibu Rising” by Taylor Jenkins Reid
About the book, from Penguin Random House: “Four famous siblings throw an epic party to celebrate the end of the summer. But over the course of twenty-four hours, the family drama that ensues will change their lives forever. Malibu: August 1983. It’s the day of Nina Riva’s annual end-of-summer party, and anticipation is at a fever…
Recap: Poetry Center Summer Social
On Wednesday, July 20, two of the Tome Gnomes (Jody and Emily) had an amazing opportunity to present our story at the University of Arizona Poetry Center’s Summer Social! Sadly, our third co-founder could not be there, but she was with us in spirit (hi, Mary Ellen!) The event was held at the Century Room…
Upcoming Summer Social Event: July 20, 2022!
If you follow us on social media, by now you know that the Tucson Tome Gnome will be the featured speaker at the University of Arizona Poetry Center’s upcoming Summer Social event on Wednesday, July 20, 2022. The Summer Social will be taking place at the Century Room at Hotel Congress – doors open at…
Borderlands Book & Beer Pairing List
Do you want to read the full descriptions of the book and beer pairings that were shared during the event with Borderlands Brewing Co. on June 29th? Here they are! The Guncle by Steven Rowley – Viejo Pueblo Blonde Ale Glitter Beer The Guncle pairs smashingly with Borderland’s newest beer, Viejo Pueblo Blonde Ale (also…
Recap: Book & Beer Event with Borderlands Brewing Company
So, it might go without saying… but this gnome had an amazing time at our second collaboration event with Borderlands Brewing Company earlier this week! On Wednesday, June 29, 2022, TTG hid 5 different books (5 copies of each – 25 books total) around the brewery for people to find. Anyone who found a book…
Tenth Tome Giveaway: June 26, 2022
Wowza! During this tenth Tome Giveaway, I had a great day hiding books at so many amazing LGBTQ+ friendly businesses and establishments all over Tucson! Over the course of the day, I hid 30 copies of The Guncle by Steven Rowley. Some photos from my adventures last weekend are included in the collage above 🙂 I…
Collaboration: Book & Beer Event With Borderlands Brewing Company (Round 2!)
Friends! This Gnome has exciting news! Over the past several weeks we have been cooking up ANOTHER fun event in partnership with the awesome team at Borderlands Brewing Company. Tomorrow night (Wednesday, June 29, 2022) we’ll be hosting another book and beer pairing night! Our last one was such a success, so we had to…
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