Bookman's Mesa, AZ (part of Phoenix Guide)

This place has it all! Shelves upon shelves of books wind through this vast store like some bizarre maze, with tons of titles on everything from medicine to art to science and history. The fiction section is gargantuan and separated into horror, mystery, literature, romance, science fiction and a dozen other sub-categories. Strategically placed easy chairs and comfortable couches are perfect for lounging with a book or listening to the live musicians who occasionally pop in. The magazine rack is also humongous and features both old and new copies of hundreds of titles. But that's not all! The section of used CDs, cassettes, and albums is bigger than some record stores. Nearby is the previously viewed video collection and the well-stocked audio book section. Across the store is the used video game and software aisle, with games for Nintendo 64, Sega, and all the hot machines. Bookman's takes cash, credit and trade, so clean out your closet and bring in those old books and CD's.