Happy 48th book giveaway! We celebrated the (almost!) end of summer by hiding 30 copies of The Town of Babylon by Alejandro Varela. This gnome loved this book so much and can’t wait for you all to read it and enjoy it too ❤ If you’re new here and didn’t get a chance to find…
The Town of Babylon by Alejandro Varela
Before we share info about this month’s book, we’re excited to announce that this month’s “Community Kindness Sponsor” (which helps offset the cost of the extra 15 books we hide after scavenger hunt weekend every month – the “random act of kindness” books!) is long-time Tome-finder and friend of the Tome Gnome, Sarah Meadows!!! So,…
47th Tome Giveaway
Happy 47th book giveaway! We celebrated midsummer by hiding 30 copies of VenCo by Cherie Dimaline. This gnome loved this book SO MUCH. This witchy, queer, feminist read gives off feelings of fall, and honestly? It’s just what we need in the middle of the heat of the summer! If you’re new here and didn’t…
VenCo by Cherie Dimaline
Before we share info about this month’s book, we’re excited to announce that this month’s “Community Kindness Sponsor” (which helps offset the cost of the extra 15 books we hide after scavenger hunt weekend every month – the “random act of kindness” books!) is Tommy Tronsdal/Canyon Fence Co.!!! Do you know someone who might be…
46th Tome Giveaway
Happy 46th book giveaway! We celebrated Pride Month (June) by hiding 30 copies of I Make Envy On Your Disco by Eric Schnall. This gnome loved this book SO MUCH. It will transport you straight to Berlin in the mid-aughts. If you’re looking for a queer-friendly tale of found family and friendship set in a…
I Make Envy On Your Disco by Eric Schnall
Before we share info about this month’s book, we’re excited to announce that this year, we launched a new monthly “Community Kindness Sponsorship,” which helps offset the cost of the extra 15 books we hide after scavenger hunt weekend every month (the “random act of kindness” books!). We are so grateful to share that The…
Summer Reading 2025!
We have an exciting announcement! This summer, the Tucson Tome Gnome is teaming up with our friends at the Tucson Spotlight to host a summer reading club for adults! We aim to bring back the joy of childhood reading programs, with prizes, book bingo, and local bookstore love, all summer long. Feeling nostalgic for tracking…
45th Tome Giveaway
Happy 45th book giveaway! I wanted to celebrate May with an alliterative book-hiding adventure (memoirs at murals in May), and I hid 30 copies of Poets Square by Courtney Gustafson. This gnome loved this book SO MUCH. You can read more about why we selected this book here. If you’re new here and didn’t get…
Poets Square by Courtney Gustafson
Before we share info about this month’s book, we’re excited to announce that this year, we launched a new monthly “Community Kindness Sponsorship,” which helps offset the cost of the extra 15 books we hide after scavenger hunt weekend every month (the “random act of kindness” books!). We are so grateful to share that our…
What we’re proud of this week: Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency!
We have some exciting news! Tucson Tome Gnome has recently been recognized by Candid with the Platinum Seal of Transparency, the highest level of recognition offered by Candid for nonprofit organizations based on their transparency and accountability. It signifies that an organization (like ours!) has shared significant information with the public, including details about its…
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