Happy 44th book giveaway (which we, uh, did on April 13 – – – we’re only a few weeks delayed in sharing this recap, LOL). To celebrate National Poetry Month, we hid 30 copies of Promises of Gold by José Olivarez. This book was the perfect read for April – it’s a beautiful volume of…
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Promises of Gold by José Olivarez
Before we jump into sharing info about this month’s book, we’re super 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…
43rd Tome Giveaway, Book Club, and Arizona Gives Day!
Happy 43rd book giveaway! To celebrate Women’s History Month, we hid 30 copies of My Side of the River by Elizabeth Camarillo Gutierrez last weekend. This book was the perfect read for March – we were so excited to celebrate a strong woman who spent her childhood in Tucson and has written a compelling memoir…
Special Book Hiding: MacFestival!
Friends, this gnome has some exciting news! On Sunday, December 8, we’ll be doing a special, off-cycle book-hiding adventure/scavenger hunt that will hopefully inspire some of you to consider joining a new, short-term book club hosted by The Scoundrel & Scamp Theatre this spring! Mark your calendars because we’ll be hiding 3 copies of each…
Santa Cruz River Farmers Market Book Hiding!
Hi friends, we have an exciting announcement! Tomorrow (Thursday, August 8), we are collaborating with the Santa Cruz River Farmers Market to help them celebrate National Farmers Market Week! What is better than fresh local produce along with some fun foodie-themed reads? We’ll be hiding 8 books at the market, which opens at 4pm and…
Special Summer Book Hiding!
Friends, this gnome has some exciting news! On Sunday, July 7th, we’ll be doing a special, off-cycle book-hiding adventure/scavenger hunt that will (hopefully) help some of you escape the heat. 🙂 Mark your calendars because that day, we’ll be hiding 15 copies of The Forgotten Botanist by local author Wynne Brown—and these books will be…
Thirty-Second Tome Giveaway
Happy 32nd book giveaway! To celebrate National Poetry Month, we partnered on a few exciting things! First, I collaborated with the UA Poetry Center to help sponsor the creation of a visual poetry of Tucson zine – Seeing Sun Spots. This gorgeous zine was designed and printed by the amazingly talented Amanda Meeks of Oustpokin’…
The Border Simulator: Poems by Gabriel Dozal, Translated by Natasha Tiniacos
About the book, from Penguin Random House: “In Gabriel Dozal’s debut collection, the U.S.-Mexico border is redefined as a place of invention; crossing it becomes a matter of simulation. The poems accompany Primitivo, who attempts to cross the border, an imaginary boundary that becomes more real and challenging as his journey progresses; and his sister, Primitiva,…
Fundraising Gift Winners! Upcoming Events! All the things! OH MY!
It’s been a while since we’ve shared a general update, so here we are! Read on for information on the folks who won our recent fundraising gift bundles, an update on when we’ll select winners for our final two gifted book sets (signed special editions from TJ Klune!), and learn about a few fun events…
Submissions Open NOW: Visual Poetry of Tucson Zine!
Friends! We have an exciting announcement 🙂 The rumors are true: we’re collaborating with Amanda Meeks (of Oustpokin’ & Bookish) and the UA Poetry Center on creating a “Visual Poetry of Tucson” zine! Here are some basic details (and some links to learn more!) Have you ever written a poem using images instead of text?…
Tucson Tome Gnome 