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Photos Chill. We have misters and iced lattes. Chill. We have misters and iced lattes.

Photos “Where do you get inspiration for your books," says Douglas Adams, "I tell myself I can't have another cup of coffee till I thought of an idea." Finished a project recently? Stop in for a good story and a coffee to celebrate your accomplishments. “Where do you get inspiration for your books," says Douglas Adams, "I tell myself I can't have another cup of coffee till I thought of an idea." Finished a project recently? Stop in for a good story and a coffee to celebrate your accomplishments.

Photos It's beautiful in here. Books, coffee, and raindrop covered windows. It's beautiful in here. Books, coffee, and raindrop covered windows.

Photos Honey is the bees knees. Local honey helps build natural immunity to desert allergies. That's why all of our honey lattes are made with raw, unfiltered honey from @[100064380143469:2048:Twisted Bee Farms]. Stop by and see what all the buzz is about! 🐝 Honey is the bees knees. Local honey helps build natural immunity to desert allergies. That's why all of our honey lattes are made with raw, unfiltered honey from Twisted Bee Farms. Stop by and see what all the buzz is about! 🐝

Photos Every Friday, from 6pm until 9pm, @[100065504709030:2048:Payton's Hot Dogs] is setting up between the Lawn Gnome and @[149747275072045:274:The Lost Leaf] patios and selling authentic Chicago-style hot dogs. Clean your bookshelves and make a book donation of any size and get $1 off any hot dog! 🌭 bit.ly/3wGCz2O Every Friday, from 6pm until 9pm, Payton's Hot Dogs is setting up between the Lawn Gnome and The Lost Leaf patios and selling authentic Chicago-style hot dogs. Clean your bookshelves and make a book donation of any size and get $1 off any hot dog! 🌭 bit.ly/3wGCz2O

Photos Did you hear? We hosted another SOLD OUT Phoenix Poetry Slam last night! Thank you all for not only showing up but being a lively, supportive crowd! Phoenix is a unique city, in which we get to enjoy outdoor events almost year round! The Phoenix Poetry Slam is every Wednesday at 7pm. Tickets are available on Facebook, Eventbrite, and our website. Did you hear? We hosted another SOLD OUT Phoenix Poetry Slam last night! Thank you all for not only showing up but being a lively, supportive crowd! Phoenix is a unique city, in which we get to enjoy outdoor events almost year round! The Phoenix Poetry Slam is every Wednesday at 7pm. Tickets are available on Facebook, Eventbrite, and our website.

Photos Tom & Huck. 24 oz of our Maple Cold Brew with 2 shots of Espresso. They go together so well. This is the drink you want before painting a fence white or making a raft. Tom & Huck. 24 oz of our Maple Cold Brew with 2 shots of Espresso. They go together so well. This is the drink you want before painting a fence white or making a raft.

Photos Do you enjoy Chicago-style hot dogs during the summer? Well, we are pleased to share Payton's Hot Dogs on our front patio every Friday in June! Come anytime from 5pm and 9pm and enjoy an all-beef sausage with tomato, onion, relish, pickle, sport peppers, celery salt and mustard on a poppy seed bun. 🌭 Do you enjoy Chicago-style hot dogs during the summer? Well, we are pleased to share Payton's Hot Dogs on our front patio every Friday in June! Come anytime from 5pm and 9pm and enjoy an all-beef sausage with tomato, onion, relish, pickle, sport peppers, celery salt and mustard on a poppy seed bun. 🌭

Photos ⭐ NEW RELEASE ⭐ Born from the mind of Seinfeld superfan, Mitch Wolfe, and featuring incredible artwork on the cover from Michael Walchalk, "Not That There's Anything Wrong With That: 10 Essays of Varying Importance About Seinfeld" is the latest release from Lawn Gnome Publishing. Now available in our Phoenix shop, on our website, and Amazon. bit.ly/3fZsKXR ⭐ NEW RELEASE ⭐ Born from the mind of Seinfeld superfan, Mitch Wolfe, and featuring incredible artwork on the cover from Michael Walchalk, "Not That There's Anything Wrong With That: 10 Essays of Varying Importance About Seinfeld" is the latest release from Lawn Gnome Publishing. Now available in our Phoenix shop, on our website, and Amazon. bit.ly/3fZsKXR

Photos Art critic, novelist, and poet John Berger said, "That we find a crystal or a poppy beautiful means that we are less alone, that we are more deeply inserted into existence than the course of a single life would lead us to believe." Check out our crystal pendants featuring obsidian, amethyst, citrine, and quartz next time you are in the neighborhood! Art critic, novelist, and poet John Berger said, "That we find a crystal or a poppy beautiful means that we are less alone, that we are more deeply inserted into existence than the course of a single life would lead us to believe." Check out our crystal pendants featuring obsidian, amethyst, citrine, and quartz next time you are in the neighborhood!

Photos GNOME-IT-ALL HIGHLIGHT: This is Christina. If you have been to an open mic or poetry slam at Lawn Gnome Publishing or The Lost Leaf in the last three years, then you know her! When Christina isn't making hot chocolate or reading paperbacks, she is playing bass in The Darts. For the first time in over one year, The Darts are playing a live show at Yucca Tap Room on Saturday, May 29, 2021. Since she has supported all of us for so long, we should go show her support as The Darts return to live shows! Every other day, come visit Christina and the rest of the gang at Lawn Gnome Publishing!⠀ GNOME-IT-ALL HIGHLIGHT: This is Christina. If you have been to an open mic or poetry slam at Lawn Gnome Publishing or The Lost Leaf in the last three years, then you know her! When Christina isn't making hot chocolate or reading paperbacks, she is playing bass in The Darts. For the first time in over one year, The Darts are playing a live show at Yucca Tap Room on Saturday, May 29, 2021. Since she has supported all of us for so long, we should go show her support as The Darts return to live shows! Every other day, come visit Christina and the rest of the gang at Lawn Gnome Publishing!⠀

Instagram Photos We have tons of gifts for Father's Day this year! Get your pops a ring made from an Arizona State Quarter or an Esoteric Drinkin' Jar at Lawn Gnome Publishing this weekend while inventory is stocked! We have tons of gifts for Father's Day this year! Get your pops a ring made from an Arizona State Quarter or an Esoteric Drinkin' Jar at Lawn Gnome Publishing this weekend while inventory is stocked!

Photos What is your favorite book by Eric Carle? Over the course of his career, Carle illustrated more than 70 books for kids. He didn't get started on that path until he was nearly 40. Eric Carle passed away on May 23, at the age of 91. What is your favorite book by Eric Carle? Over the course of his career, Carle illustrated more than 70 books for kids. He didn't get started on that path until he was nearly 40. Eric Carle passed away on May 23, at the age of 91.

Photos Don't panic and carry your towel! May 25th is Towel Day, created by fans of the The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy series by Douglas Adams. One of our favorite Hitchhiker's quotes is, "Poetry, one of the best ways to lose your mind ever invented."- Don't panic and carry your towel! May 25th is Towel Day, created by fans of the The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy series by Douglas Adams. One of our favorite Hitchhiker's quotes is, "Poetry, one of the best ways to lose your mind ever invented."-

Photos You don't need to drink coffee to be awesome. You are already awesome. But it is more fun to be awesome and awake. Start everyday off at Lawn Gnome Publishing, whether you want an Espresso Sunrise, or an Iced Mocha Latte. You don't need to drink coffee to be awesome. You are already awesome. But it is more fun to be awesome and awake. Start everyday off at Lawn Gnome Publishing, whether you want an Espresso Sunrise, or an Iced Mocha Latte.

Photos “You don't necessarily have to write to be a poet. Some people work in gas stations and they're poets. I don't call myself a poet, because I don't like the word. I'm a trapeze artist” (Bob Dylan). Lawn Gnome Publishing hosts the trapeze artist slam every Wednesday at 7pm. https://bit.ly/306G8jx “You don't necessarily have to write to be a poet. Some people work in gas stations and they're poets. I don't call myself a poet, because I don't like the word. I'm a trapeze artist” (Bob Dylan). Lawn Gnome Publishing hosts the trapeze artist slam every Wednesday at 7pm. https://bit.ly/306G8jx

Photos Books bring great people together. Visit our shop at 912 N 5th St from 8am until 9pm, 7 days a week. You never know who you are going to meet! Books bring great people together. Visit our shop at 912 N 5th St from 8am until 9pm, 7 days a week. You never know who you are going to meet!

Photos We are closing early on Saturday, May 15th because we are taking the Phoenix Poetry Slam to Downtown Glendale for our new monthly event! See up to 8 poets compete in the Marty Robbins Plaza adjacent to Pizza Old Roma on 58th Ave and Glendale. 🎤 bit.ly/3foR5os We are closing early on Saturday, May 15th because we are taking the Phoenix Poetry Slam to Downtown Glendale for our new monthly event! See up to 8 poets compete in the Marty Robbins Plaza adjacent to Pizza Old Roma on 58th Ave and Glendale. 🎤 bit.ly/3foR5os

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Photos GNOME-IT-ALL HIGHLIGHT: This is Kaiti Pritchett. Kaiti is an incredible poet, having competed in the Phoenix Poetry Slam at Megaphone PHX, The Lost Leaf, Lawn Gnome, and in regional championships. When she isn't making monopoly hotel earrings or reorganizing books categorically, she is likely to be ordering sneakers to match her outfits, reading books on LGBT lifestyle, business, or poetry in a romantic language. Come visit Kaiti and the rest of the gang at Lawn Gnome Publishing!⠀ GNOME-IT-ALL HIGHLIGHT: This is Kaiti Pritchett. Kaiti is an incredible poet, having competed in the Phoenix Poetry Slam at Megaphone PHX, The Lost Leaf, Lawn Gnome, and in regional championships. When she isn't making monopoly hotel earrings or reorganizing books categorically, she is likely to be ordering sneakers to match her outfits, reading books on LGBT lifestyle, business, or poetry in a romantic language. Come visit Kaiti and the rest of the gang at Lawn Gnome Publishing!⠀

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Photos This First Friday, there will be no police. There will be no street closures. All we have is each other. So we mask up with our families. We come together to enjoy the art, the food, and the music of our city on Roosevelt Row and 5th Street, and ride slow n' low. 🚗 bit.ly/3h67gJW This First Friday, there will be no police. There will be no street closures. All we have is each other. So we mask up with our families. We come together to enjoy the art, the food, and the music of our city on Roosevelt Row and 5th Street, and ride slow n' low. 🚗 bit.ly/3h67gJW

Photos The Glendale Independent says of Lawn Gnome Publishing's events, "There is, most certainly, a safe space with a captive audience to spread expressive messages. It’s a Poetry Slam." Visit the Phoenix Poetry Slam every week at Lawn Gnome Publishing, and a NEW monthly Glendale Poetry Slam starting this month with funding from the "We Are One" Project Grant from The City of Glendale. For more information about our events, visit bit.ly/31Qw1Qt 📷: Vo Vera 🎤: N. Alexsander Sidirov The Glendale Independent says of Lawn Gnome Publishing's events, "There is, most certainly, a safe space with a captive audience to spread expressive messages. It’s a Poetry Slam." Visit the Phoenix Poetry Slam every week at Lawn Gnome Publishing, and a NEW monthly Glendale Poetry Slam starting this month with funding from the "We Are One" Project Grant from The City of Glendale. For more information about our events, visit bit.ly/31Qw1Qt 📷: Vo Vera 🎤: N. Alexsander Sidirov

Photos Happy Star Wars Day! Celebrate May The 4th and May 5th with two events at Lawn Gnome Publishing! Tickets are available on our website. We have a special drink all day today and tomorrow, a 24 oz. Jedi Red Eye for $5! Happy Star Wars Day! Celebrate May The 4th and May 5th with two events at Lawn Gnome Publishing! Tickets are available on our website. We have a special drink all day today and tomorrow, a 24 oz. Jedi Red Eye for $5!

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Photos This Friday, we close out National Poetry Month with a featured set from three of the best writing performers in Arizona! Come see this free show with Kaiti Pritchett, Civil the Civilizer, and Thomas Cooper on April 30th, 7pm! bit.ly/3e21qaI This Friday, we close out National Poetry Month with a featured set from three of the best writing performers in Arizona! Come see this free show with Kaiti Pritchett, Civil the Civilizer, and Thomas Cooper on April 30th, 7pm! bit.ly/3e21qaI

Photos It is Independent Bookstore Day and we are slinging Blind Date Books for $1 while supplies last. The American Booksellers Association recently surveyed its members, and roughly a third reported that overall sales were down 40 percent or more in 2020. Profit margins for independent bookstores hover around 2 percent. All independent bookstores need your support, and with every purchase you are helping a family survive, supporting jobs, and creating a gathering space for artists and writers to exchange ideas and share their findings. It is Independent Bookstore Day and we are slinging Blind Date Books for $1 while supplies last. The American Booksellers Association recently surveyed its members, and roughly a third reported that overall sales were down 40 percent or more in 2020. Profit margins for independent bookstores hover around 2 percent. All independent bookstores need your support, and with every purchase you are helping a family survive, supporting jobs, and creating a gathering space for artists and writers to exchange ideas and share their findings.

Photos We don't mean to be sheepish 🐑 but we have been holding out on sharing a lot of the great collectible, rare, and unusual books and items we have in stock. One of those is the 1946 children's book "The Magic Lamb" by Agnes Bond. In this rare and hard to find 10 inch by 8 inch book with color illustrations, a lamb can change colors and has an endless supply of wool. We don't mean to be sheepish 🐑 but we have been holding out on sharing a lot of the great collectible, rare, and unusual books and items we have in stock. One of those is the 1946 children's book "The Magic Lamb" by Agnes Bond. In this rare and hard to find 10 inch by 8 inch book with color illustrations, a lamb can change colors and has an endless supply of wool.

Photos Celebrate National Poetry Month at Lawn Gnome Publishing! We have a free open mic at 7pm every Tuesday, the Phoenix Poetry Slam (tix available on our site) every Wednesday at 7pm, and this FREE SHOWCASE featuring performance poets Aaron Hopkins-Johnson, Zach, Nate Dos, and Mr. Larry Moore on Friday, April 23rd at 7pm! bit.ly/3dpm3Nq Celebrate National Poetry Month at Lawn Gnome Publishing! We have a free open mic at 7pm every Tuesday, the Phoenix Poetry Slam (tix available on our site) every Wednesday at 7pm, and this FREE SHOWCASE featuring performance poets Aaron Hopkins-Johnson, Zach, Nate Dos, and Mr. Larry Moore on Friday, April 23rd at 7pm! bit.ly/3dpm3Nq

Photos Thanks to all the librarians. Your acknowledgement is due on this National Librarian Day! Thanks to all the librarians. Your acknowledgement is due on this National Librarian Day!

Photos If you didn't know, now you know. If you didn't know, now you know.

Photos Celebrate National Poetry Month at Lawn Gnome Publishing! We have a free open mic at 7pm every Tuesday, the Phoenix Poetry Slam (tix available on our site) every Wednesday at 7pm, and this FREE SHOWCASE featuring performance poets Landry Ntaryamira, Kayla Curto, and Frankie on Friday, April 16th at 7pm! Celebrate National Poetry Month at Lawn Gnome Publishing! We have a free open mic at 7pm every Tuesday, the Phoenix Poetry Slam (tix available on our site) every Wednesday at 7pm, and this FREE SHOWCASE featuring performance poets Landry Ntaryamira, Kayla Curto, and Frankie on Friday, April 16th at 7pm!

Photos OK, Monday, you go quietly about your business and we'll go quietly about ours. Lawn Gnome opens every day at 8am, even on Mondays (don't worry, we close at 3pm). OK, Monday, you go quietly about your business and we'll go quietly about ours. Lawn Gnome opens every day at 8am, even on Mondays (don't worry, we close at 3pm).

Photos GNOME-IT-ALL HIGHLIGHT: This is Hannah Mason. Ever seen the movie Rushmore? Well, Hannah was leader of her high school marching band, a volunteer for local non-profits, and homecoming queen before graduating with honors and starting her higher education amidst a pandemic at Arizona State University. When she isn't serving up amazing espresso sunrises and iced lattes, she sneaks in glimpses of Jane Austen novels. Hannah will probably one day rule the world, so visit her and the other gnome-it-alls at Lawn Gnome soon! GNOME-IT-ALL HIGHLIGHT: This is Hannah Mason. Ever seen the movie Rushmore? Well, Hannah was leader of her high school marching band, a volunteer for local non-profits, and homecoming queen before graduating with honors and starting her higher education amidst a pandemic at Arizona State University. When she isn't serving up amazing espresso sunrises and iced lattes, she sneaks in glimpses of Jane Austen novels. Hannah will probably one day rule the world, so visit her and the other gnome-it-alls at Lawn Gnome soon!

Photos Join us on #NationalUnicornDay Friday, April 9th for Art Night! 🦄 bit.ly/3fQyi7z Join us on #NationalUnicornDay Friday, April 9th for Art Night! 🦄 bit.ly/3fQyi7z

Photos GNOME-IT-ALL HIGHLIGHT: This is Ben Jammin'. Ben moved to Phoenix 10 years ago from Florida and has worked as a line cook, behind a deli counter, a poet, writer, comedian, sketch comedy performer, and literary aficionado. His favorite authors include William Gibson, Neal Stephenson, and Kurt Vonnegut. Ben not only loves to serve lattes, but loves to talk about contemporary science fiction and metal music. Come visit him and the other gnome-it-alls at Lawn Gnome! GNOME-IT-ALL HIGHLIGHT: This is Ben Jammin'. Ben moved to Phoenix 10 years ago from Florida and has worked as a line cook, behind a deli counter, a poet, writer, comedian, sketch comedy performer, and literary aficionado. His favorite authors include William Gibson, Neal Stephenson, and Kurt Vonnegut. Ben not only loves to serve lattes, but loves to talk about contemporary science fiction and metal music. Come visit him and the other gnome-it-alls at Lawn Gnome!

Photos You know its Monday when your left eye won’t open and your right eye is twitching. Lawn Gnome is open every day at 8am, and we close at 3pm on Mondays. Come start off your week with a good book and coffee from us! You know its Monday when your left eye won’t open and your right eye is twitching. Lawn Gnome is open every day at 8am, and we close at 3pm on Mondays. Come start off your week with a good book and coffee from us!

Photos Join us on April 2nd for a First Friday Artwalk experience featuring live music by Snakes With Legs and Forward Fold, live painting by Joe Gonzalez, delicious Navajo tacos by The Rez, coffee, local art, and literature! Join us on April 2nd for a First Friday Artwalk experience featuring live music by Snakes With Legs and Forward Fold, live painting by Joe Gonzalez, delicious Navajo tacos by The Rez, coffee, local art, and literature!

Photos Stop by this weekend and pick up essentials for the week like drip coffee beans from Xanadu Coffee Company or raw unfiltered honey or infused honey to boost your immunity to allergies from Twisted Bee Farms! Stop by this weekend and pick up essentials for the week like drip coffee beans from Xanadu Coffee Company or raw unfiltered honey or infused honey to boost your immunity to allergies from Twisted Bee Farms!

Photos Our friend Franny gnabbed this Sylvia Plath button from the Gnome. We are open Tuesday through Saturday 8am until 9pm, Sunday and Monday 8am until 3pm, so come explore our pin collection in the shop or on our website! 🔵https://bit.ly/39ipjrH Our friend Franny gnabbed this Sylvia Plath button from the Gnome. We are open Tuesday through Saturday 8am until 9pm, Sunday and Monday 8am until 3pm, so come explore our pin collection in the shop or on our website! 🔵 https://bit.ly/39ipjrH

Photos Wednesdays were already pretty great around here because of the Phoenix Poetry Slam, but they are even better with Chef Mario Etsitty slinging authentic Navajo Tacos in between Lawn Gnome Publishing and The Lost Leaf! Wednesdays were already pretty great around here because of the Phoenix Poetry Slam, but they are even better with Chef Mario Etsitty slinging authentic Navajo Tacos in between Lawn Gnome Publishing and The Lost Leaf!

Photos "A good bookshop is just a genteel Black Hole that knows how to read," wrote Terry Pratchett. Now open 7 days a week at 8am, Lawn Gnome Publishing is here for books, gifts, brick-and-brac and coffee. 📷: Lissette Myrna "A good bookshop is just a genteel Black Hole that knows how to read," wrote Terry Pratchett. Now open 7 days a week at 8am, Lawn Gnome Publishing is here for books, gifts, brick-and-brac and coffee. 📷: Lissette Myrna

Photos St. Patty's Day Special: Lucky Charms Cereal Milk Latte, it's magically delicious, and available while supplies last! St. Patty's Day Special: Lucky Charms Cereal Milk Latte, it's magically delicious, and available while supplies last!

Instagram Photos Gnome about our older book collection yet? We are open at 8am, 7 days a week, for your morning coffee, reading material, and whimsy. Place: Lawn Gnome Publishing (33.4580891, -112.0675849) Address: Phoenix, AZ Gnome about our older book collection yet? We are open at 8am, 7 days a week, for your morning coffee, reading material, and whimsy.

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Photos Goodnight Phoenix Open Mic is every Tuesday night, 7pm, at Lawn Gnome Publishing. Admission is free. Musicians, comedians, storytellers, poets and performers of all kinds are welcome to show up and perform. https://bit.ly/2LOEXlu Performer: Lissette Photographer: Vo Vera Goodnight Phoenix Open Mic is every Tuesday night, 7pm, at Lawn Gnome Publishing. Admission is free. Musicians, comedians, storytellers, poets and performers of all kinds are welcome to show up and perform. https://bit.ly/2LOEXlu Performer: Lissette Photographer: Vo Vera

Photos You don't have to hate Mondays anymore. Lawn Gnome Publishing is now open for books and coffee Monday 8am until 3pm. You don't have to hate Mondays anymore. Lawn Gnome Publishing is now open for books and coffee Monday 8am until 3pm.

Photos Although there are no street closures planned yet, many galleries and arts-based businesses are open tonight for First Friday Artwalk on Roosevelt Row for the first time in a year. Have fun and be safe, Phoenix! Although there are no street closures planned yet, many galleries and arts-based businesses are open tonight for First Friday Artwalk on Roosevelt Row for the first time in a year. Have fun and be safe, Phoenix!

Photos It is another beautiful morning in the Southwest. 🌶️ We are now open at 8am, 7 days a week. ☕ How do you order your coffee? Let us know in the comments for a chance to win a $10 gift card! It is another beautiful morning in the Southwest. 🌶️ We are now open at 8am, 7 days a week. ☕ How do you order your coffee? Let us know in the comments for a chance to win a $10 gift card!

Photos Are you a grumpy gnome before you get your morning coffee? Put the pedal to the keys and make us your morning coffee shop. We open at 8am Tuesday through Sunday. Are you a grumpy gnome before you get your morning coffee? Put the pedal to the keys and make us your morning coffee shop. We open at 8am Tuesday through Sunday.

Photos 📷: Vo Vera Aaron Hopkins-Johnson is hosting the Phoenix Poetry Slam at Lawn Gnome Publishing tonight, 7pm. Tickets are available at https://bit.ly/31Qw1Qt 📷: Vo Vera Aaron Hopkins-Johnson is hosting the Phoenix Poetry Slam at Lawn Gnome Publishing tonight, 7pm. Tickets are available at https://bit.ly/31Qw1Qt

Photos Instead of getting a glass of OJ and a coffee drink, we at Lawn Gnome have a drink that minimizes the effort and cups into one. Ten ounces of orange juice with two shots of espresso layered on top, the Espresso Sunrise is the haiku of morning beverages. Instead of getting a glass of OJ and a coffee drink, we at Lawn Gnome have a drink that minimizes the effort and cups into one. Ten ounces of orange juice with two shots of espresso layered on top, the Espresso Sunrise is the haiku of morning beverages.

Photos 🌸 Stawp by Lawn Gnome for this weekend's special: Lawndon Fawg. This latte is made with black tea, steamed milk and sweetened with lavendar and honey. 🌸 Stawp by Lawn Gnome for this weekend's special: Lawndon Fawg. This latte is made with black tea, steamed milk and sweetened with lavendar and honey.

Photos Books and coffee make the world go round. 📷: @larryg360 on IG bit.ly/36vMrR6 Books and coffee make the world go round. 📷: @larryg360 on IG bit.ly/36vMrR6

Photos Lawn Gnome Publishing is open Tuesday through Sunday at 8am. Come get a hot latte and perk those ears up! 📷: Amy Aranyosi Lawn Gnome Publishing is open Tuesday through Sunday at 8am. Come get a hot latte and perk those ears up! 📷: Amy Aranyosi

Photos Grab a blanket and your mask and come on out to our patio for Goodnight Phoenix Open Mic any Tuesday at 7pm or the Phoenix Poetry Slam any Wednesday at 7pm! Events: bit.ly/2LOEXlu Grab a blanket and your mask and come on out to our patio for Goodnight Phoenix Open Mic any Tuesday at 7pm or the Phoenix Poetry Slam any Wednesday at 7pm! Events: bit.ly/2LOEXlu

Photos Nothing prepares you for the weekend better than our Maple Cold Brew with a good book. What are you currently reading? Nothing prepares you for the weekend better than our Maple Cold Brew with a good book. What are you currently reading?

Photos On February 11, 1990, Nelson Mandela was freed from prison after 27 years of confinement. The South African Black Nationalist published the best-selling books "Long Walk to Freedom" and "Conversations With Myself". #BlackHistoryMonth On February 11, 1990, Nelson Mandela was freed from prison after 27 years of confinement. The South African Black Nationalist published the best-selling books "Long Walk to Freedom" and "Conversations With Myself". #BlackHistoryMonth

Photos Want to hear the voice of Phoenix? Join us Tuesday at 7pm for Goodnight Phoenix Open Mic and Wednesday night at 7pm for the Phoenix Poetry Slam! 📷: Vo Vera of Landry Ntaryamira 🎫: https://bit.ly/2LOEXlu Want to hear the voice of Phoenix? Join us Tuesday at 7pm for Goodnight Phoenix Open Mic and Wednesday night at 7pm for the Phoenix Poetry Slam! 📷: Vo Vera of Landry Ntaryamira 🎫: https://bit.ly/2LOEXlu

Photos Black Lives Matter. Black Lives Matter.

Photos Do you know a child that could be a character in Stranger Things? We have a limited selection of used Little Lit books, edited by Pulitzer Prize winner, Art Spiegelman. These beautifully illustrated tomes encourage individuality and creativity in your favorite little weirdo. Do you know a child that could be a character in Stranger Things? We have a limited selection of used Little Lit books, edited by Pulitzer Prize winner, Art Spiegelman. These beautifully illustrated tomes encourage individuality and creativity in your favorite little weirdo.

Photos Lawn Gnome Publishing will be open until 9pm for a throwback First Friday kick-off! See a musical performance by Estevan Corrales and art on display from Mike Little, Joe Gonzalez, Randal Wilson and Buzza Wuzza! Stop by for a latte or a book, stay for the whimsy. 📷: Mike Little Lawn Gnome Publishing will be open until 9pm for a throwback First Friday kick-off! See a musical performance by Estevan Corrales and art on display from Mike Little, Joe Gonzalez, Randal Wilson and Buzza Wuzza! Stop by for a latte or a book, stay for the whimsy. 📷: Mike Little

"The sky is made shy from your brightness." See "Three Goddesses" by poet Thomas Cooper and tap the thumbs up! Subscribe to our channel for two new videos every week! youtu.be/5WwleCAum_4

Photos Need romance in your life? Want to try something new and possibly exciting? We have Blind Date Books for $1 in our shop and online! ❤️ bit.ly/380EDce Need romance in your life? Want to try something new and possibly exciting? We have Blind Date Books for $1 in our shop and online! ❤️ bit.ly/380EDce

Photos Shout out to Hopping Gnome Brewing Company in Wichita for these cool pint glasses featuring a tiny gnome made of bubbles! Shout out to Hopping Gnome Brewing Company in Wichita for these cool pint glasses featuring a tiny gnome made of bubbles!

Photos Every Wednesday evening at 7pm, the Phoenix Poetry Slam takes place on our front patio. We have recently launched a YouTube channel to showcase some of the most unique voices in performance poetry. Get tickets for events on our website, Facebook, or Eventbrite, or stay home and subscribe to our YouTube channel for two new videos a week! https://youtu.be/t9BXed2jJbo Every Wednesday evening at 7pm, the Phoenix Poetry Slam takes place on our front patio. We have recently launched a YouTube channel to showcase some of the most unique voices in performance poetry. Get tickets for events on our website, Facebook, or Eventbrite, or stay home and subscribe to our YouTube channel for two new videos a week! https://youtu.be/t9BXed2jJbo

Photos We’ve seen a force that would shatter our nation rather than share it, would destroy our country if it meant delaying democracy. And this effort very nearly succeeded. But while democracy can be periodically delayed, it can never be permanently defeated. In this truth, in this faith, we trust. For while we have our eyes on the future, history has its eyes on us. - from Amanda Gorman's poem, The Hill We Climb, read at the inauguration of President Biden. Poetry is more necessary than ever. That is why Lawn Gnome Publishing hosts the Phoenix Poetry Slam every Wednesday night at 7pm, on our front patio. Get tickets on our website, Facebook, or Eventbrite. We’ve seen a force that would shatter our nation rather than share it, would destroy our country if it meant delaying democracy. And this effort very nearly succeeded. But while democracy can be periodically delayed, it can never be permanently defeated. In this truth, in this faith, we trust. For while we have our eyes on the future, history has its eyes on us. - from Amanda Gorman's poem, The Hill We Climb, read at the inauguration of President Biden. Poetry is more necessary than ever. That is why Lawn Gnome Publishing hosts the Phoenix Poetry Slam every Wednesday night at 7pm, on our front patio. Get tickets on our website, Facebook, or Eventbrite.

Instagram Photos Instagram Photos Instagram Photos Instagram Photos Instagram Photos Instagram Photos Gambit earrings. Pieces from Monopoly, Clue, Scrabble, dice, clothespins, coral, pewter and more are now available exclusively in our storefront on 5th Street in the Roosevelt Row Arts District of Phoenix, AZ. Check out our hours on our website!

Photos As more and more of us get both shots of the vaccine and feel safe to venture out in something other than pajama pants, Lawn Gnome Publishing is hosting COVID-aware events. For more information visit bit.ly/2LOEXlu As more and more of us get both shots of the vaccine and feel safe to venture out in something other than pajama pants, Lawn Gnome Publishing is hosting COVID-aware events. For more information visit bit.ly/2LOEXlu

Photos Brandon Scheuring is hosting the Phoenix Poetry Slam at 7pm, January 13th on our outdoor patio. We are operating with COVID-aware protocol, up to 50 attendees. Please purchase your ticket today for only $10 (day of event price is $15). Brandon started slamming when the Phoenix Poetry Slam was at The Lost Leaf. His work is hilarious, loaded with wordplay, and fun. His hosting will be no different!bit.ly/306G8jx Brandon Scheuring is hosting the Phoenix Poetry Slam at 7pm, January 13th on our outdoor patio. We are operating with COVID-aware protocol, up to 50 attendees. Please purchase your ticket today for only $10 (day of event price is $15). Brandon started slamming when the Phoenix Poetry Slam was at The Lost Leaf. His work is hilarious, loaded with wordplay, and fun. His hosting will be no different! bit.ly/306G8jx

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Instagram Photos Have you tried our Honey Lavender Latte yet? Slurp the purp today for $3! Place: Lawn Gnome Publishing (33.4580891, -112.0675849) Address: Phoenix, AZ Have you tried our Honey Lavender Latte yet? Slurp the purp today for $3!

Photos EVENTS UPDATE: Due to the rise in COVID-19 cases in Arizona right now, we are cancelling all events this week. If you purchased tickets to Goodnight Phoenix Open Mic or The Phoenix Poetry Slam, we already refunded your ticket and sent an email regarding this decision. Lawn Gnome Publishing is still open from 8am until 7pm for coffee and books, with a strict mask policy, available hand sanitizer for all customers. If you need a book and are staying home right now, we take orders on our website or over the phone and ship almost everywhere in the world. Thank you all for your continued support and business! EVENTS UPDATE: Due to the rise in COVID-19 cases in Arizona right now, we are cancelling all events this week. If you purchased tickets to Goodnight Phoenix Open Mic or The Phoenix Poetry Slam, we already refunded your ticket and sent an email regarding this decision. Lawn Gnome Publishing is still open from 8am until 7pm for coffee and books, with a strict mask policy, available hand sanitizer for all customers. If you need a book and are staying home right now, we take orders on our website or over the phone and ship almost everywhere in the world. Thank you all for your continued support and business!

Photos Calling all storytellers, singer-songwriters, comedians, and poets! There's an open mic every Tuesday night at 7pm on our front patio! Sign-up is available for the first ten performers via gnome.chomsky@lawngnomepublishing.com with "GOODNIGHT PHOENIX" in the subject line! Performers can do whatever they want for 10 minutes as long as they can perform into two microphones (no amplifiers, or aux inputs). Each performer gets a package of clean mic covers for their set. Want to see Phoenix's performers? Tickets are available, first-come, first-served on our website! 🎙️ bit.ly/2X6Tnjw Calling all storytellers, singer-songwriters, comedians, and poets! There's an open mic every Tuesday night at 7pm on our front patio! Sign-up is available for the first ten performers via gnome.chomsky@lawngnomepublishing.com with "GOODNIGHT PHOENIX" in the subject line! Performers can do whatever they want for 10 minutes as long as they can perform into two microphones (no amplifiers, or aux inputs). Each performer gets a package of clean mic covers for their set. Want to see Phoenix's performers? Tickets are available, first-come, first-served on our website! 🎙️ bit.ly/2X6Tnjw

Photos "If you’re going to have a complicated story you must work to a map; otherwise you’ll never make a map of it afterwards." January 3rd is the birthday of the fantasy author behind "The Hobbit" and "The Lord of the Rings". As gnomes, we appreciate the work of J.R.R. Tolkein. "If you’re going to have a complicated story you must work to a map; otherwise you’ll never make a map of it afterwards." January 3rd is the birthday of the fantasy author behind "The Hobbit" and "The Lord of the Rings". As gnomes, we appreciate the work of J.R.R. Tolkein.

Photos Happy birthday to Jimmy Santiago Baca, poet, voice of the Southwest, and author of Pushcart Prize winner "A Place to Stand". "I am offering this poem to you, since I have nothing else to give. Keep it like a warm coat when winter comes to cover you, or like a pair of thick socks the cold cannot bite through, I love you, I have nothing else to give you, so it is a pot full of yellow corn to warm your belly in winter, it is a scarf for your head, to wear over your hair, to tie up around your face, I love you, Keep it, treasure this as you would if you were lost, needing direction, in the wilderness life becomes when mature; and in the corner of your drawer, tucked away like a cabin or hogan in dense trees, come knocking, and I will answer, give you directions, and let you warm yourself by this fire, rest by this fire, and make you feel safe I love you, It’s all I have to give, and all anyone needs to live, and to go on living inside, when the world outside no longer cares if you live or die; remember, I love you." Order "A Place to Stand" by Jimmy Santiago Baca on our online store: https://bit.ly/3rMvDz3 Happy birthday to Jimmy Santiago Baca, poet, voice of the Southwest, and author of Pushcart Prize winner "A Place to Stand". "I am offering this poem to you, since I have nothing else to give. Keep it like a warm coat when winter comes to cover you, or like a pair of thick socks the cold cannot bite through, I love you, I have nothing else to give you, so it is a pot full of yellow corn to warm your belly in winter, it is a scarf for your head, to wear over your hair, to tie up around your face, I love you, Keep it, treasure this as you would if you were lost, needing direction, in the wilderness life becomes when mature; and in the corner of your drawer, tucked away like a cabin or hogan in dense trees, come knocking, and I will answer, give you directions, and let you warm yourself by this fire, rest by this fire, and make you feel safe I love you, It’s all I have to give, and all anyone needs to live, and to go on living inside, when the world outside no longer cares if you live or die; remember, I love you." Order "A Place to Stand" by Jimmy Santiago Baca on our online store: https://bit.ly/3rMvDz3

Photos We are serving coffee drinks, peddling books, and showcasing local handmade art and crafts Tuesday through Saturday 8am until 7pm + Sunday 8am until 3pm. ☕ bit.ly/2X39qyJ We are serving coffee drinks, peddling books, and showcasing local handmade art and crafts Tuesday through Saturday 8am until 7pm + Sunday 8am until 3pm. ☕ bit.ly/2X39qyJ

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Photos We are closing at 3pm on New Year's Eve this year to binge read until midnight. Need a quick companion for the countdown? This is one date where you get your bang for your buck. 💥💵bit.ly/380EDce We are closing at 3pm on New Year's Eve this year to binge read until midnight. Need a quick companion for the countdown? This is one date where you get your bang for your buck. 💥💵 bit.ly/380EDce

Photos #HappyBirthday to Rudyard Kipling! Rudyard Kipling was born December 30, 1865, in Bombay, India. He is known as the man behind The Jungle Books, which were written in Vermont. #HappyBirthday to Rudyard Kipling! Rudyard Kipling was born December 30, 1865, in Bombay, India. He is known as the man behind The Jungle Books, which were written in Vermont.

Photos Oh Christmas Tree! Lawn Gnome Publishing is closed today. We open tomorrow at 8am. Happy holidays from our family to yours! Oh Christmas Tree! Lawn Gnome Publishing is closed today. We open tomorrow at 8am. Happy holidays from our family to yours!

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Photos Walt Whitman the poet kind of looks like Santa Claus, and Santa resembles an overgrown Lawn Gnome, so we thought it would be fitting to extend a gift from the Phoenix Poetry Slam to you by offering $5 for all tickets for events for the rest of 2020 using promo code "HOLIDAY"! 🎅 bit.ly/306G8jx Walt Whitman the poet kind of looks like Santa Claus, and Santa resembles an overgrown Lawn Gnome, so we thought it would be fitting to extend a gift from the Phoenix Poetry Slam to you by offering $5 for all tickets for events for the rest of 2020 using promo code "HOLIDAY"! 🎅 bit.ly/306G8jx

Instagram Photos Special thanks to @anamariaruimonte and @alanlewine for a wonderful holiday performance on our patio. Truly an amazing experience! Place: Lawn Gnome Publishing (33.4580891, -112.0675849) Address: Phoenix, AZ Special thanks to @anamariaruimonte and @alanlewine for a wonderful holiday performance on our patio. Truly an amazing experience!

Photos Every Wednesday evening at 7pm, the Phoenix Poetry Slam on the outdoor patio of Lawn Gnome Publishing. 📷: Vo Vera. The poet in this photo is Civil, a Phoenix Poetry Slam finalist and crowd favorite from our days at The Lost Leaf. Tickets are limited at each show to 50 attendees, masks required. 🎙️ bit.ly/306G8jx Every Wednesday evening at 7pm, the Phoenix Poetry Slam on the outdoor patio of Lawn Gnome Publishing. 📷: Vo Vera. The poet in this photo is Civil, a Phoenix Poetry Slam finalist and crowd favorite from our days at The Lost Leaf. Tickets are limited at each show to 50 attendees, masks required. 🎙️ bit.ly/306G8jx

Photos Handcrafted Mini Spirit Boards in a tin case with a palmistry chart and quartz pendulum on a nickel plated chain are here! Keep the All Seeing Eye in your pocket for $20! 👁️‍🗨️ bit.ly/3842JSd Handcrafted Mini Spirit Boards in a tin case with a palmistry chart and quartz pendulum on a nickel plated chain are here! Keep the All Seeing Eye in your pocket for $20! 👁️‍🗨️ bit.ly/3842JSd

Photos We have a little bit of everything. Our new hours are 8am until 10pm Tuesday through Saturday, 8am until 3pm on Sunday, and closed on Mondays. We have a little bit of everything. Our new hours are 8am until 10pm Tuesday through Saturday, 8am until 3pm on Sunday, and closed on Mondays.

Photos "A visit to a bookshop has cheered me, and reminded me that there are good things in the world." - Vincent Van Gogh "A visit to a bookshop has cheered me, and reminded me that there are good things in the world." - Vincent Van Gogh

Photos Happy birthday to poet, actor, musician Tom Waits. Today, the intellectual bookhound turns 71. A couple of years ago, Waits contributed a list of his top ten favorite books to Mojo's 200th issue entitled ‘What’s He Reading There?" The list: The Stories of Breece D’J Pancake by Breece D’J Pancake, The Light The Dead See: Selected Poems by Frank Stanford, The Americans by Robert Frank, The Old West: The Gunfighters by Paul Trachtman, Pic by Jack Kerouac, The Last Night of the Earth Poems by Charles Bukowski, Hard Candy by Tennessee Williams, Nine Stories by J.D. Salinger, The Collected Works of Billy the Kid by Michael Ondaatje, and It Catches My Heart In Its Hands by Charles Bukowski. Happy birthday to poet, actor, musician Tom Waits. Today, the intellectual bookhound turns 71. A couple of years ago, Waits contributed a list of his top ten favorite books to Mojo's 200th issue entitled ‘What’s He Reading There?" The list: The Stories of Breece D’J Pancake by Breece D’J Pancake, The Light The Dead See: Selected Poems by Frank Stanford, The Americans by Robert Frank, The Old West: The Gunfighters by Paul Trachtman, Pic by Jack Kerouac, The Last Night of the Earth Poems by Charles Bukowski, Hard Candy by Tennessee Williams, Nine Stories by J.D. Salinger, The Collected Works of Billy the Kid by Michael Ondaatje, and It Catches My Heart In Its Hands by Charles Bukowski.

Photos Happy First Friday of the month! Our bookstore is open today until 10pm tonight for holiday shopping, local art, and coffee drinks. Live painter Joe Gonzalez is setting up on our patio at 7pm. Check out his work and visit our neighbors at The Lost Leaf, Bud's Glass Joint, Greenwood Brewery, Taco Chelo, and Made Art Boutique! 🎨 bit.ly/3mHPHjq Happy First Friday of the month! Our bookstore is open today until 10pm tonight for holiday shopping, local art, and coffee drinks. Live painter Joe Gonzalez is setting up on our patio at 7pm. Check out his work and visit our neighbors at The Lost Leaf, Bud's Glass Joint, Greenwood Brewery, Taco Chelo, and Made Art Boutique! 🎨 bit.ly/3mHPHjq

Instagram Photos We are getting into the holiday spirit over here! We are getting into the holiday spirit over here!

Photos This #SmallBusinessSaturday or #CyberMonday, purchase a copy of the 2020 Booker Prizewinner, Shuggie Bain by Douglas Stuart. Shuggie Bain is a blistering and heartbreaking debut about a boy living with an alcoholic mother set in 1980's Scotland. 📙 https://bit.ly/3qagcAc This #SmallBusinessSaturday or #CyberMonday, purchase a copy of the 2020 Booker Prizewinner, Shuggie Bain by Douglas Stuart. Shuggie Bain is a blistering and heartbreaking debut about a boy living with an alcoholic mother set in 1980's Scotland. 📙 https://bit.ly/3qagcAc

Photos Make a big impact on your neighborhood by supporting small businesses! This Small Business Saturday, we have Blind Date Books, 10 incense sticks, or pins for $1! Make a big impact on your neighborhood by supporting small businesses! This Small Business Saturday, we have Blind Date Books, 10 incense sticks, or pins for $1!

Photos Stop by from 8am until 10pm for a POMO (cold brew mocha with cream) for $4 and grab that holiday reading material. We are closed on Thursday but will be open on Friday from 8am until 10pm. Of course, the website is going to be stuffed from the tip of the beard to the top of the hat with goodies for safe online shopping! Stop by from 8am until 10pm for a POMO (cold brew mocha with cream) for $4 and grab that holiday reading material. We are closed on Thursday but will be open on Friday from 8am until 10pm. Of course, the website is going to be stuffed from the tip of the beard to the top of the hat with goodies for safe online shopping!

Photos Early bird gets the worm! Our Downtown Phoenix flagship is now open Tuesday through Sunday at 8am for coffee, pastries, books, and artwork by Randal Wilson. Early bird gets the worm! Our Downtown Phoenix flagship is now open Tuesday through Sunday at 8am for coffee, pastries, books, and artwork by Randal Wilson.

Photos Landry Ntaryamira hosts the Phoenix Poetry Slam at our location in Downtown Phoenix Wednesday, November 18th at 7pm (AZ MST). Due to safety measures, tickets are available on a first come, first-served basis on our website: bit.ly/3kELriR Landry Ntaryamira hosts the Phoenix Poetry Slam at our location in Downtown Phoenix Wednesday, November 18th at 7pm (AZ MST). Due to safety measures, tickets are available on a first come, first-served basis on our website: bit.ly/3kELriR

Photos 🐉 Call it fate, luck, or Stranger Things, but the wheel of time has turned and Dungeons & Dragons is popular again. Learn the basics of the world's most popular tabletop game from Phoxx Cosmic at Lawn Gnome, November 20th! Tickets: bit.ly/3pBrPQk 🐉 Call it fate, luck, or Stranger Things, but the wheel of time has turned and Dungeons & Dragons is popular again. Learn the basics of the world's most popular tabletop game from Phoxx Cosmic at Lawn Gnome, November 20th! Tickets: bit.ly/3pBrPQk

Photos It doesn't look like he is going to concede. We made a shirt to help the little man understand what is happening. https://bit.ly/35qjfvE It doesn't look like he is going to concede. We made a shirt to help the little man understand what is happening. https://bit.ly/35qjfvE

Instagram Photos Mmm. Cold brew on draft and books. Available all day in downtown Phoenix. Place: Lawn Gnome Publishing (33.4580891, -112.0675849) Address: Phoenix, AZ Mmm. Cold brew on draft and books. Available all day in downtown Phoenix.

Photos Kaiti Pritchett is the host at tonight's Phoenix Poetry Slam (November 11th) at our bookshop in Downtown Phoenix! Show starts at 7pm. Tickets are available on Facebook, Eventbrite, and our website: bit.ly/36vMrR6 Kaiti Pritchett is the host at tonight's Phoenix Poetry Slam (November 11th) at our bookshop in Downtown Phoenix! Show starts at 7pm. Tickets are available on Facebook, Eventbrite, and our website: bit.ly/36vMrR6

Photos We have smokescreen making kits to ward off BS. Paintings by Randal Wilson. Incense is 10 sticks for $1. Scents are Orange Blossom, Lavender, Dragon's Blood, Desert Rain, Vanilla Coffee, Sandalwood, Cedar, Frankincense, Patchouli, Cinnamon, and Rose. We have smokescreen making kits to ward off BS. Paintings by Randal Wilson. Incense is 10 sticks for $1. Scents are Orange Blossom, Lavender, Dragon's Blood, Desert Rain, Vanilla Coffee, Sandalwood, Cedar, Frankincense, Patchouli, Cinnamon, and Rose.

Photos "Reading forces you to be quiet in a world that no longer makes place for that." - John Green "Reading forces you to be quiet in a world that no longer makes place for that." - John Green

Photos "A loaded piece masqueraded as a short book. I couldn't get enough of it, and like good literature, it kept me thinking days after I was finished reading." - Tricia McCarthy (Lansing, MI). 📷: Chef Rickard of Sweden's Fäviken with his reading material. Grab your copy of the book by Nicholas Butler that has everybody talking, "A Year In Waiting" from Lawn Gnome Publishing! Now available in paperback and ebook: bit.ly/393WlKS "A loaded piece masqueraded as a short book. I couldn't get enough of it, and like good literature, it kept me thinking days after I was finished reading." - Tricia McCarthy (Lansing, MI). 📷: Chef Rickard of Sweden's Fäviken with his reading material. Grab your copy of the book by Nicholas Butler that has everybody talking, "A Year In Waiting" from Lawn Gnome Publishing! Now available in paperback and ebook: bit.ly/393WlKS

Photos To all of our friends in Phoenix, AZ: our neighbors at The Lost Leaf are opening tonight from 6pm until midnight! This photo was taken over a year ago at the Phoenix Poetry Slam, a free weekly poetry slam that went on over 100 weeks in a row before everything changed in March 2020. We owe everything to the owners, staff, and poetry lovin' patrons that gave us the ability to have a physical bookstore on 5th St. We are all in this together. After you cast your vote, celebrate with a drink at The Leaf and peruse our book selection! To all of our friends in Phoenix, AZ: our neighbors at The Lost Leaf are opening tonight from 6pm until midnight! This photo was taken over a year ago at the Phoenix Poetry Slam, a free weekly poetry slam that went on over 100 weeks in a row before everything changed in March 2020. We owe everything to the owners, staff, and poetry lovin' patrons that gave us the ability to have a physical bookstore on 5th St. We are all in this together. After you cast your vote, celebrate with a drink at The Leaf and peruse our book selection!

Photos Artist Danny Martin (Tucson, AZ) visually captured the year 2020 in a series of illustrations printed by Fluke Publishing. This adult coloring book is a visual reminder of the unique landscape and challenges we endured, whether it is comical or heartbreaking, this is the most culturally significant coloring book ever published. Available online and in our shop in Phoenix, AZ. 🖍️ https://bit.ly/3me0XmX Artist Danny Martin (Tucson, AZ) visually captured the year 2020 in a series of illustrations printed by Fluke Publishing. This adult coloring book is a visual reminder of the unique landscape and challenges we endured, whether it is comical or heartbreaking, this is the most culturally significant coloring book ever published. Available online and in our shop in Phoenix, AZ. 🖍️ https://bit.ly/3me0XmX

Instagram Photos Marco Moreno is playing a free COVID aware set of acoustic songs on our patio 7pm - 8pm on Thursday, October 22! Place: Lawn Gnome Publishing (33.4580891, -112.0675849) Address: Phoenix, AZ Marco Moreno is playing a free COVID aware set of acoustic songs on our patio 7pm - 8pm on Thursday, October 22!

Photos The trick is to not let people know how much you really read until it is too late for them to back out. The trick is to not let people know how much you really read until it is too late for them to back out.

Photos "To read is to voyage through time." - Carl Sagan "To read is to voyage through time." - Carl Sagan

Photos "Purple, what an akward color for a rose Universaly trapped from blue and red Red the color of blood, blue a chilling piece of ice, look at and you've froze Please don't touch the red rose or it will be you whose dead Look at the purple, how unique it's personality, such a pose Even bees admire it's difference and buzz, what a beautiful purple rose." - Landry Ntaryamira . Today is Black Poetry Day, and we are pleased to announce that this week's Phoenix Poetry Slam (every Wednesday at 7pm) is hosted by one of the best emerging voices in the Phoenix literary scene, Landry Ntarymira! Tickets are available at bit.ly/306G8jx "Purple, what an akward color for a rose Universaly trapped from blue and red Red the color of blood, blue a chilling piece of ice, look at and you've froze Please don't touch the red rose or it will be you whose dead Look at the purple, how unique it's personality, such a pose Even bees admire it's difference and buzz, what a beautiful purple rose." - Landry Ntaryamira . Today is Black Poetry Day, and we are pleased to announce that this week's Phoenix Poetry Slam (every Wednesday at 7pm) is hosted by one of the best emerging voices in the Phoenix literary scene, Landry Ntarymira! Tickets are available at bit.ly/306G8jx

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Photos If you have gone to a @[2028559060616158:274:Phoenix Poetry Slam] at Lawn Gnome Publishing or @[100064921170990:2048:The Lost Leaf] then you probably have heard of Thursday Night Ghost Club. The group is a collective of Phoenix-based writers that have made our slam a place for anyone to feel welcome. 👻 bit.ly/353kmzV If you have gone to a Phoenix Poetry Slam at Lawn Gnome Publishing or The Lost Leaf then you probably have heard of Thursday Night Ghost Club. The group is a collective of Phoenix-based writers that have made our slam a place for anyone to feel welcome. 👻 bit.ly/353kmzV

Photos October 14th's Phoenix Poetry Slam is hosted by Atlas St. Cloud! Atlas repped Phoenix on the Finals stage at the Utah Arts Festival Poetry Slam and is the author behind two books, "spiderwebs" and "here be dragons" (available on Amazon). See him corral 8 of Phoenix's incredible poets tonight at Lawn Gnome Publishing! 🎤 bit.ly/3jZZpfF October 14th's Phoenix Poetry Slam is hosted by Atlas St. Cloud! Atlas repped Phoenix on the Finals stage at the Utah Arts Festival Poetry Slam and is the author behind two books, "spiderwebs" and "here be dragons" (available on Amazon). See him corral 8 of Phoenix's incredible poets tonight at Lawn Gnome Publishing! 🎤 bit.ly/3jZZpfF

Photos October 16th is Dictionary Day! All in-store dictionaries and thesauruses are $1 this week! October 16th is Dictionary Day! All in-store dictionaries and thesauruses are $1 this week!

Instagram Photos Hello 🎃! Smash the Shop button like a pumpkin for new cross stitch kits! Now shipping nationwide! Place: Lawn Gnome Publishing (33.4580891, -112.0675849) Address: Phoenix, AZ Hello 🎃! Smash the Shop button like a pumpkin for new cross stitch kits! Now shipping nationwide!

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Photos Lawn Gnome Publishing is a used bookstore and coffee shop located at 912 N 5th St in Downtown Phoenix, AZ. Lawn Gnome Publishing is a used bookstore and coffee shop located at 912 N 5th St in Downtown Phoenix, AZ.

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Photos The Phoenix Poetry Slam is every Wednesday at 7pm! The poet in this photo is Brandon Scheuring. Scheuring's work is funny, personal, with tons of literary devices to tickle your word-hungry ears! Our capacity is limited to the first 50 ticket purchasers in order to provide a live experience as safely as possible. For more information and tickets, visit: bit.ly/306G8jx The Phoenix Poetry Slam is every Wednesday at 7pm! The poet in this photo is Brandon Scheuring. Scheuring's work is funny, personal, with tons of literary devices to tickle your word-hungry ears! Our capacity is limited to the first 50 ticket purchasers in order to provide a live experience as safely as possible. For more information and tickets, visit: bit.ly/306G8jx

Instagram Photos Which dystopian novel character compares to your life the most these days? Which books are missing? Place: Lawn Gnome Publishing (33.4580891, -112.0675849) Address: Phoenix, AZ Which dystopian novel character compares to your life the most these days? Which books are missing?

Photos Thank you to everyone that came out to the Phoenix Poetry Slam last night! All of the poets were courageous in sharing their heartfelt and inspiring poetry under the stars on our patio. Congrats to Thomas Cooper for winning the competition! Lastly, thank you to the judges that were randomly selected, including this good boy - George! Our next slam is September 23rd. Tickets are available here: bit.ly/2RzsOR1 Thank you to everyone that came out to the Phoenix Poetry Slam last night! All of the poets were courageous in sharing their heartfelt and inspiring poetry under the stars on our patio. Congrats to Thomas Cooper for winning the competition! Lastly, thank you to the judges that were randomly selected, including this good boy - George! Our next slam is September 23rd. Tickets are available here: bit.ly/2RzsOR1

Instagram Photos The Phoenix Poetry Slam is back every Wednesday at 7pm. Tickets are limited for social distancing guidelines and available on our website. Congrats to Atlas St. Cloud for winning the first slam at our new location! Photos by @[100063516339889:2048:Vo Vera Official]. The Phoenix Poetry Slam is back every Wednesday at 7pm. Tickets are limited for social distancing guidelines and available on our website. Congrats to Atlas St. Cloud for winning the first slam at our new location! Photos by Vo Vera Official.

Photos 1984 Deluxe Edition. Flexibound cover with silver gilding. Now available on our website. 1984 Deluxe Edition. Flexibound cover with silver gilding. Now available on our website.

Photos Have you ordered your copy of "A Year In Waiting" by Nicholas Butler yet? Now the #1 selling book from Lawn Gnome Publishing, this memoir about the restaurant industry and changing careers amidst uncertainty just might be the story you need to read. 🍴 bit.ly/2Ct4Bbn Have you ordered your copy of "A Year In Waiting" by Nicholas Butler yet? Now the #1 selling book from Lawn Gnome Publishing, this memoir about the restaurant industry and changing careers amidst uncertainty just might be the story you need to read. 🍴 bit.ly/2Ct4Bbn

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"Be like water." - Bruce Lee

Mobile uploads Nicholas Butler's 'foodoir' is the first-hand account of changing a career path as a college professor into waiting tables at one of Phoenix's most respected restaurants. 'A Year in Waiting' connects to all readers by exploring the delights and prejudices of the restaurant industry, finding inspiration through carefully sourced ingredients, and offering discovery as a coping mechanism over disillusionment during the massive layoffs and unemployment of 2020. This is the first memoir and food writing book from Lawn Gnome Publishing. Preorder now and recieve your copy in September 2020! https://www.lawngnomepublishing.com/product/a-year-in-waiting-a-memoir-by-nicholas-butler/ Place: Lawn Gnome Publishing (33.4580891, -112.0675849) Address: Phoenix, AZ Nicholas Butler's 'foodoir' is the first-hand account of changing a career path as a college professor into waiting tables at one of Phoenix's most respected restaurants. 'A Year in Waiting' connects to all readers by exploring the delights and prejudices of the restaurant industry, finding inspiration through carefully sourced ingredients, and offering discovery as a coping mechanism over disillusionment during the massive layoffs and unemployment of 2020. This is the first memoir and food writing book from Lawn Gnome Publishing. Preorder now and recieve your copy in September 2020! https://www.lawngnomepublishing.com/product/a-year-in-waiting-a-memoir-by-nicholas-butler/

Photos Photos Let the amusement park be your hometown with this limited edition shirt from Lawn Gnome Publishing! 🏨 bit.ly/2BLzg35

Photos 'The cost of liberty is less than the price of repression.' - W.E.B. Du Bois #blackouttuesday 'The cost of liberty is less than the price of repression.' - W.E.B. Du Bois #blackouttuesday

Photos It has been a long time since we have been able to talk about what we gnomes love most... books! So let's start the conversation here. Comment with your life's book title below! It has been a long time since we have been able to talk about what we gnomes love most... books! So let's start the conversation here. Comment with your life's book title below!

Photos The Phoenix Poetry Slam is hosting one last online slam via Zoom at 7pm AZ MST on Thursday, May 21st before we open our new bookstore! Help us overcome the impact of COVID-19 and support local artists by purchasing your ticket now! 🎤 bit.ly/2AmMlPD The Phoenix Poetry Slam is hosting one last online slam via Zoom at 7pm AZ MST on Thursday, May 21st before we open our new bookstore! Help us overcome the impact of COVID-19 and support local artists by purchasing your ticket now! 🎤 bit.ly/2AmMlPD

Photos Join us and 10 performance poets for a socially safe online poetry slam on May 21st! 🎤 bit.ly/2AmMlPD Join us and 10 performance poets for a socially safe online poetry slam on May 21st! 🎤 bit.ly/2AmMlPD

Photos "There will be no curiosity, no enjoyment of the process of life. All competing pleasures will be destroyed." - George Orwell, 1984. Order your 1984 Face Mask from Lawn Gnome Publishing and guard your secrets. 👁️ bit.ly/2LeWobo "There will be no curiosity, no enjoyment of the process of life. All competing pleasures will be destroyed." - George Orwell, 1984. Order your 1984 Face Mask from Lawn Gnome Publishing and guard your secrets. 👁️ bit.ly/2LeWobo

Photos ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Congrats to Carly's Bistro for celebrating their 15th anniversary today! We are the proud website designer and host for this incredible family run and operated business and are pleased to let you know that you can order online for curbside pickup at carlysbistro.com! Thank you to the staff of Carly's for serving the Roosevelt Row community great food and drinks over the years. Five out of five stars, will celebrate again. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Congrats to Carly's Bistro for celebrating their 15th anniversary today! We are the proud website designer and host for this incredible family run and operated business and are pleased to let you know that you can order online for curbside pickup at carlysbistro.com ! Thank you to the staff of Carly's for serving the Roosevelt Row community great food and drinks over the years. Five out of five stars, will celebrate again.

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Photos On April 9th, 2020, at 8pm, our IG live broke during our poetry slam. Video was going in and out, audio was glitchy, and some people could not even get into our live cast! We want to thank all the poets that stuck around and the poetry lovers that tried to make it work with us! These events are really all we have to make our business exist right now, so if you are in a position to help us, please Venmo us anything at @lawngnomepublishing. We are also hosting a poetry reading of classic poetry every weekday at 1pm. Want to read your poetry? Please email us at arizonapoetry@gmail.com. Happy #NationalPoetryMonth On April 9th, 2020, at 8pm, our IG live broke during our poetry slam. Video was going in and out, audio was glitchy, and some people could not even get into our live cast! We want to thank all the poets that stuck around and the poetry lovers that tried to make it work with us! These events are really all we have to make our business exist right now, so if you are in a position to help us, please Venmo us anything at @lawngnomepublishing. We are also hosting a poetry reading of classic poetry every weekday at 1pm. Want to read your poetry? Please email us at arizonapoetry@gmail.com. Happy #NationalPoetryMonth

Photos We cancelled all events for March, but do not fear. We are busy getting the new space ready for us to celebrate when this time of uncertainty has passed. We cancelled all events for March, but do not fear. We are busy getting the new space ready for us to celebrate when this time of uncertainty has passed.

When we created the Phoenix Poetry Slam events at The Lost Leaf, we envisioned a dependable, free poetry event for our artists and community to come together and celebrate the magic of competitive writing and performance. After learning more about the nature of the coronavirus pandemic, our venue The Lost Leaf took the precaution of closing their doors for the month of March to better protect our community from the spread of sickness. Today, we are honoring this decision and cancelling our events for the rest of the month. We are in the process of building a bookstore next door to The Lost Leaf, and will use this time to complete the project. When we receive information that indicates that the viral spread of coronavirus is manageable, we will reintroduce the weekly Phoenix Poetry Slam to The Lost Leaf and an all-ages poetry slam at Lawn Gnome Publishing. Please consider supporting us through this difficult time by contributing to our Phoenix Poetry Slam through Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/phoenixpoetryslam . We anticipate reintroducing our scheduled events for National Poetry Month. Stay tuned for announcements via our social media channels and lawngnomepublishing.com ! Sincere words, Aaron Hopkins-Johnson

Photos This Thursday, 7pm until 9pm, come out to The Lost Leaf for 3 rounds of performance poetry judged by 5 random members of the audience! ✍️ bit.ly/2SGg9Nv This Thursday, 7pm until 9pm, come out to The Lost Leaf for 3 rounds of performance poetry judged by 5 random members of the audience! ✍️ bit.ly/2SGg9Nv

Photos Happy First Friday of the month! We are still building out our location on 5th Street in downtown Phoenix. In the meantime, come check out our high school slam poetry team compete in the Youth Voices Rise regional championships on March 6th, 6pm, in the parking lot of Roosevelt Church on 1st St and Roosevelt! This is a free, all ages event and a part of Artwalk by @[100064414104891:2048:Roosevelt Row CDC]. Happy First Friday of the month! We are still building out our location on 5th Street in downtown Phoenix. In the meantime, come check out our high school slam poetry team compete in the Youth Voices Rise regional championships on March 6th, 6pm, in the parking lot of Roosevelt Church on 1st St and Roosevelt! This is a free, all ages event and a part of Artwalk by Roosevelt Row CDC.

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Photos This Thursday, 7pm until 9pm, come out to The Lost Leaf for 3 rounds of performance poetry judged by 5 random members of the audience! ✍️ bit.ly/2SGg9Nv This Thursday, 7pm until 9pm, come out to The Lost Leaf for 3 rounds of performance poetry judged by 5 random members of the audience! ✍️ bit.ly/2SGg9Nv

Photos This Thursday, 7pm until 9pm, come out to The Lost Leaf for 3 rounds of performance poetry judged by 5 random members of the audience! ✍️ bit.ly/2SGg9Nv This Thursday, 7pm until 9pm, come out to The Lost Leaf for 3 rounds of performance poetry judged by 5 random members of the audience! ✍️ bit.ly/2SGg9Nv

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Photos This Thursday, 7pm until 9pm, come out to The Lost Leaf for 3 rounds of performance poetry judged by 5 random members of the audience! ✍️ bit.ly/2SGg9Nv This Thursday, 7pm until 9pm, come out to The Lost Leaf for 3 rounds of performance poetry judged by 5 random members of the audience! ✍️ bit.ly/2SGg9Nv

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Photos Phoenix Poetry Lovers! ❤️ Join us Thursday, February 13th at The Lost Leaf at 7pm for the Phoenix Poetry Slam. After the slam, any poet, writer, or storyteller may perform for up to 5 minutes about love + sex, whether they are single, situated or somewhere in between. Sign-up is open at 9pm at The Lost Leaf. bit.ly/2Hm5fGl Phoenix Poetry Lovers! ❤️ Join us Thursday, February 13th at The Lost Leaf at 7pm for the Phoenix Poetry Slam. After the slam, any poet, writer, or storyteller may perform for up to 5 minutes about love + sex, whether they are single, situated or somewhere in between. Sign-up is open at 9pm at The Lost Leaf. bit.ly/2Hm5fGl

Photos Want to hear some love poems? 💕Join the Phoenix Poetry Slam crew TWICE this week! Wednesday, February 12th, catch a free all-ages poetry slam and love poem open mic at A Shot of Java in Downtown Glendale AND Thursday, February 13th, fall for a poetry slam and erotic open mic for adults 21 and over at The Lost Leaf in Roosevelt Row. Both events start at 7pm. Check out our events calendar: http://bit.ly/31Qw1Qt Want to hear some love poems? 💕Join the Phoenix Poetry Slam crew TWICE this week! Wednesday, February 12th, catch a free all-ages poetry slam and love poem open mic at A Shot of Java in Downtown Glendale AND Thursday, February 13th, fall for a poetry slam and erotic open mic for adults 21 and over at The Lost Leaf in Roosevelt Row. Both events start at 7pm. Check out our events calendar: http://bit.ly/31Qw1Qt

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Photos Thursday, February 6th, 9pm, storytellers may sign-up for an open mic storytelling show featuring adults that share their most intimate and embarrassing childhood artifacts (journals, letters, Facebook Messenger conversations with exes, poems, lyrics, plays, art) in order to reveal stories about their lives at The Lost Leaf in a show we call "Embarrassment to Ourselves"! Looking for courage for a cringewrothy storytelling journey through our shared miserable experience? Thankfully, @thelostleaf has great drinks to help some of us through the process, hopefully giving us courage to endure the human condition. Thursday, February 6th, 9pm, storytellers may sign-up for an open mic storytelling show featuring adults that share their most intimate and embarrassing childhood artifacts (journals, letters, Facebook Messenger conversations with exes, poems, lyrics, plays, art) in order to reveal stories about their lives at The Lost Leaf in a show we call "Embarrassment to Ourselves"! Looking for courage for a cringewrothy storytelling journey through our shared miserable experience? Thankfully, @thelostleaf has great drinks to help some of us through the process, hopefully giving us courage to endure the human condition.

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Photos Call for submissions! Project Lit, a youth outreach program that enriches lives through literary arts, is working with Lawn Gnome Publishing to produce an anthology of poetry by Arizona middle school and high school students! Deadline is January 31st. Learn more: http://bit.ly/SUNSETUNCENSORED Call for submissions! Project Lit, a youth outreach program that enriches lives through literary arts, is working with Lawn Gnome Publishing to produce an anthology of poetry by Arizona middle school and high school students! Deadline is January 31st. Learn more: http://bit.ly/SUNSETUNCENSORED

Photos Celebrate Richard Brautigan's 85th birthday with a poetry slam and literary reading on January 30th at The Lost Leaf! This is a free event. 21 and over only. 🎏 http://bit.ly/3ahEUq9 Celebrate Richard Brautigan's 85th birthday with a poetry slam and literary reading on January 30th at The Lost Leaf! This is a free event. 21 and over only. 🎏 http://bit.ly/3ahEUq9

Photos Slam Season rankings for the Phoenix Poetry Slam are updated and live! 🎤 http://bit.ly/306G8jx Slam Season rankings for the Phoenix Poetry Slam are updated and live! 🎤 http://bit.ly/306G8jx

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Photos Join Phoenix's literary community for a magical realist reading of excerpts and inspirations from Richard Brautigan at @[100064921170990:2048:The Lost Leaf] in downtown Phoenix, January 30th! 🐟bit.ly/389KKYW Join Phoenix's literary community for a magical realist reading of excerpts and inspirations from Richard Brautigan at The Lost Leaf in downtown Phoenix, January 30th! 🐟 bit.ly/389KKYW

Photos @[2028559060616158:274:Phoenix Poetry Slam] Season rankings from our weekly event at @[100064921170990:2048:The Lost Leaf] are updated and posted! See where the top poets in the Valley sit going into the 2020 Phoenix Poetry Slam Finals on February 1st! 🎤 bit.ly/306G8jx Phoenix Poetry Slam Season rankings from our weekly event at The Lost Leaf are updated and posted! See where the top poets in the Valley sit going into the 2020 Phoenix Poetry Slam Finals on February 1st! 🎤 bit.ly/306G8jx

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Discover "Place Over Heart", a collection of poetry by Phoenix-poet Daphney Quinn. Available in ebook and chapbook from @[100063961633657:2048:Lawn Gnome Publishing]. 📖bit.ly/PlaceOverHeart Discover "Place Over Heart", a collection of poetry by Phoenix-poet Daphney Quinn. Available in ebook and chapbook from Lawn Gnome Publishing. 📖 bit.ly/PlaceOverHeart

Photos The Phoenix Poetry Slam is halfway through the 2020 slam season. Visit our website to see the top ten ranked poets and upcoming events! http://bit.ly/306G8jx The Phoenix Poetry Slam is halfway through the 2020 slam season. Visit our website to see the top ten ranked poets and upcoming events! http://bit.ly/306G8jx

Photos Poets, comedians, storytellers, musicians, candlemakers, vintage clothing vendors, artists and tarot readers gather on January 23rd, 9pm at The Lost Leaf in Downtown Phoenix, AZ to celebrate Edgar Allan Poe's 211th birthday at the free event of the year: POECHELLA! bit.ly/36FvItC Poets, comedians, storytellers, musicians, candlemakers, vintage clothing vendors, artists and tarot readers gather on January 23rd, 9pm at The Lost Leaf in Downtown Phoenix, AZ to celebrate Edgar Allan Poe's 211th birthday at the free event of the year: POECHELLA! bit.ly/36FvItC

Photos Free poetry slam at The Lost Leaf tonight, and every Thursday, 7pm. No cover, 21 and over only. Learn more here: bit.ly/phxpoetry Free poetry slam at The Lost Leaf tonight, and every Thursday, 7pm. No cover, 21 and over only. Learn more here: bit.ly/phxpoetry

Photos Every Thursday, 7pm, up to 15 poets compete at The Lost Leaf in Phoenix's longest running weekly poetry slam! Find out about other Arizona poetry events near you: http://bit.ly/poetryslamaz Every Thursday, 7pm, up to 15 poets compete at The Lost Leaf in Phoenix's longest running weekly poetry slam! Find out about other Arizona poetry events near you: http://bit.ly/poetryslamaz

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Photos The Phoenix Poetry Slam is every Thursday, 7pm. It is a free event with seating available for the first that arrive! Get there early and enjoy drink specials from 5pm until 7pm. No one under 21 allowed. 🎤 bit.ly/34TkFvO The Phoenix Poetry Slam is every Thursday, 7pm. It is a free event with seating available for the first that arrive! Get there early and enjoy drink specials from 5pm until 7pm. No one under 21 allowed. 🎤 bit.ly/34TkFvO

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Photos Congrats to @[100026178040657:2048:Joshua WaitForit Lillard] for winning $200 from our sponsor @[502281680240936:274:Homie Arizona]! Want to win $200? Simply attend any @[2028559060616158:274:Phoenix Poetry Slam] in October and register to be drawn for the prize! Events are every Thursday, 7pm until 9pm at @[100064921170990:2048:The Lost Leaf] (21 + over only) or 10pm on First Friday (all ages) in front of the @[33795098363:274:Roosevelt Row CDC] Welcome Center on 2nd St and Roosevelt. Both events are free! Also featured in this photo is last week's poetry slam winner, @[345282175942011:274:Stacy Renee Eden]! Congrats to Joshua WaitForit Lillard for winning $200 from our sponsor Homie Arizona! Want to win $200? Simply attend any Phoenix Poetry Slam in October and register to be drawn for the prize! Events are every Thursday, 7pm until 9pm at The Lost Leaf (21 + over only) or 10pm on First Friday (all ages) in front of the Roosevelt Row CDC Welcome Center on 2nd St and Roosevelt. Both events are free! Also featured in this photo is last week's poetry slam winner, Stacy Renee Eden!

Photos @[100026987093406:2048:Thomas Cooper] is one of over 200 poets that has hit the microphone at @[149747275072045:274:The Lost Leaf] since we began the @[2028559060616158:274:Phoenix Poetry Slam]over a year ago! Join us any Thursday at 7pm at The Leaf OR any First Friday of the month at 9pm in front of @[100064414104891:2048:Roosevelt Row CDC] for a FREE poetry slam! Thomas Cooper is one of over 200 poets that has hit the microphone at The Lost Leaf since we began the Phoenix Poetry Slamover a year ago! Join us any Thursday at 7pm at The Leaf OR any First Friday of the month at 9pm in front of Roosevelt Row CDC for a FREE poetry slam!

Photos Two nights, two FREE poetry slams this week! Thursday, September 5 at @[149747275072045:274:The Lost Leaf] (21 and over) 7pm: http://bit.ly/2k4ujtA Friday, September 6th at @[100064414104891:2048:Roosevelt Row CDC] (ALL AGES) 9pm: http://bit.ly/2lxB9Im Two nights, two FREE poetry slams this week! Thursday, September 5 at The Lost Leaf (21 and over) 7pm: http://bit.ly/2k4ujtA Friday, September 6th at Roosevelt Row CDC (ALL AGES) 9pm: http://bit.ly/2lxB9Im

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Photos Contrary to popular belief, poetry slams are quite different than "So I Married An Ax Murderer." See up to 15 poets judged by 5 random audience members at @[149747275072045:274:The Lost Leaf] every Thursday at 7pm. The show is free, 21 and over admitted only. Frybread and Navajo tacos available by @[222023814592172:274:The REZ an urban eatery LLC]. Live painting from our friends @[598996620:2048:Joe Gonzalez] and @[100000051614745:2048:Willis Day Jr]. Stick around for @[100063491350670:2048:DJ Scapegoat] and @[698841843895832:844:Hip-Hop in the Valley- Electronic Edition!] Contrary to popular belief, poetry slams are quite different than "So I Married An Ax Murderer." See up to 15 poets judged by 5 random audience members at The Lost Leaf every Thursday at 7pm. The show is free, 21 and over admitted only. Frybread and Navajo tacos available by The REZ an urban eatery LLC. Live painting from our friends Joe Gonzalez and Willis Day Jr. Stick around for DJ Scapegoat and Hip-Hop in the Valley- Electronic Edition!

Photos We have a new poetry anthology available as an ebook up on our website! Zilch Qualms is new work from Miss Anthropy, @[100027339792858:2048:Atlas St. Cloud], Thomas Cooper, @[100026178040657:2048:Joshua WaitForit Lillard], @[624619303:2048:Kaiti Pritchett] and @[353465481687153:274:Aaron Hopkins-Johnson]. Every cent from this purchase goes to growing the @[100063616776541:2048:Phoenix Poetry Slam] and enables writers in Phoenix resources to write and perform. Learn more about this initiative and the book here: bit.ly/2qvYbig We have a new poetry anthology available as an ebook up on our website! Zilch Qualms is new work from Miss Anthropy, Atlas St. Cloud, Thomas Cooper, Joshua WaitForit Lillard, Kaiti Pritchett and Aaron Hopkins-Johnson. Every cent from this purchase goes to growing the Phoenix Poetry Slam and enables writers in Phoenix resources to write and perform. Learn more about this initiative and the book here: bit.ly/2qvYbig

Photos The @[2028559060616158:274:Phoenix Poetry Slam] returns this Thursday, June 13th, at @[100064921170990:2048:The Lost Leaf]. Admission is absolutely free to participate or watch the event. Poetry starts at 7pm. Absolutely no one under 21 allowed. bit.ly/2qvYbig The Phoenix Poetry Slam returns this Thursday, June 13th, at The Lost Leaf. Admission is absolutely free to participate or watch the event. Poetry starts at 7pm. Absolutely no one under 21 allowed. bit.ly/2qvYbig

Photos Do you love Navajo tacos and street food? Stop by @[149747275072045:274:The Lost Leaf] on Thursday, May 16th during the @[2028559060616158:274:Phoenix Poetry Slam] and purchase food from Chef Mario of @[100063738331029:2048:The REZ an urban eatery LLC]! Do you love Navajo tacos and street food? Stop by The Lost Leaf on Thursday, May 16th during the Phoenix Poetry Slam and purchase food from Chef Mario of The REZ an urban eatery LLC!

Photos It is better to have read and lost than to not have read at all. It is better to have read and lost than to not have read at all.

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Photos Those mischievous words. Those mischievous words.

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Photos How many of you saw the black hole photo and immediately had to take another look? How many of you saw the black hole photo and immediately had to take another look?

Photos No judgement from us. No judgement from us.

Photos Happy National Poetry Month! May you find your poetry today. Happy National Poetry Month! May you find your poetry today.

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Photos Only time will tell. Only time will tell.

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Photos Spring break is here! Where do you want to go? Spring break is here! Where do you want to go?

Photos Philosophy: The Musical. Philosophy: The Musical.

Photos For those of you still waiting on your letter... For those of you still waiting on your letter...

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Photos Which door would you choose? Which door would you choose?

Photos “Reading brings us unknown friends” – Honoré de Balzac “Reading brings us unknown friends” – Honoré de Balzac

Photos Our events team is going to Historic Downtown Glendale February 9th to host the Glendale Daddy Daughter Dance in the Marty Robbins Plaza near @[100063585039763:2048:A Shot of Java]! Get your tickets now here: bit.ly/2TtbEUO Our events team is going to Historic Downtown Glendale February 9th to host the Glendale Daddy Daughter Dance in the Marty Robbins Plaza near A Shot of Java! Get your tickets now here: bit.ly/2TtbEUO

Photos Street art is infinitely awesome. Street art is infinitely awesome.

Photos "Intelligence plus character—that is the goal of true education." - Martin Luther King Jr. "Intelligence plus character—that is the goal of true education." - Martin Luther King Jr.

Photos Just saying. Just saying.

Photos What would parents and guardians do without books? 💕 💕 What would parents and guardians do without books? 💕 💕

Photos Up to 15 poets converge at The Lost Leaf on Thursday, January 10th, 7pm, for 3 rounds of competitive poetry performance! Stick around after for a dance party featuring 80's and 90's music spun by DJ @[100000166783242:2048:Kns Bigandbad]. No cover, 21 and over. bit.ly/2Fhyt9q Place: The Lost Leaf (33.4582, -112.06783) Address: 914 N 5th St, Phoenix, AZ 85004 Up to 15 poets converge at The Lost Leaf on Thursday, January 10th, 7pm, for 3 rounds of competitive poetry performance! Stick around after for a dance party featuring 80's and 90's music spun by DJ Kns Bigandbad. No cover, 21 and over. bit.ly/2Fhyt9q

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Phoenix Poetry Slam | The Lost Leaf is December 27th, 7pm! The best part, is the event is free. 21 and over only. Poem responsibly.

Photos It's as cold as it is going to get in Phoenix, and we got 3 rounds of toasted doggerel at @[100064921170990:2048:The Lost Leaf] 7pm, December 13! This is a free event, 21 and over only. https://ow.ly/cH9630mWTQG It's as cold as it is going to get in Phoenix, and we got 3 rounds of toasted doggerel at The Lost Leaf 7pm, December 13! This is a free event, 21 and over only. https://ow.ly/cH9630mWTQG

Photos Join us 7pm on November 22 at @[100064921170990:2048:The Lost Leaf] for a special @[2311082122298699:844:Thanksgiving Day Compliment Deathmatch + Phoenix Poetry Slam]! Leave the kids at home and come have a great time! Join us 7pm on November 22 at The Lost Leaf for a special Thanksgiving Day Compliment Deathmatch + Phoenix Poetry Slam! Leave the kids at home and come have a great time!

Photos We made 1" pins for @[178746706397450:844:Fluke Fanzine Retrospective 1991-2018] coming in December at @[100067654367711:2048:Megaphone PHX]. There is also a new issue of the zine featuring art from @[1060779570:2048:James B. Hunt]. . We made 1" pins for Fluke Fanzine Retrospective 1991-2018 coming in December at Megaphone PHX. There is also a new issue of the zine featuring art from James B. Hunt. .

Photos Come out to @[100049311466363:2048:Carly's Bistro] Sunday, November 18 at 7pm for a free adult Spelling Bee! Come out to Carly's Bistro Sunday, November 18 at 7pm for a free adult Spelling Bee!

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Photos We are pleased to announce the launch of @[100049311466363:2048:Carly's Bistro]'s new website at www.carlysbistro.com! Lawn Gnome Publishing updated the menu, added an events calendar, and created a new design that is optimized for mobile devices! Does your business need a new website? Check our web design services and hosting plans at www.lawngnomepublishing.com! We are pleased to announce the launch of Carly's Bistro's new website at www.carlysbistro.com ! Lawn Gnome Publishing updated the menu, added an events calendar, and created a new design that is optimized for mobile devices! Does your business need a new website? Check our web design services and hosting plans at www.lawngnomepublishing.com !

Join us tonight for Thirsty Trivia Under The Stars | The Lost Leaf!

Photos There are still spots open for haikusters and slam poets in the @[523947047980147:844:Halloween Haiku Deathmatch | October 25], 7pm at @[100064921170990:2048:The Lost Leaf]. Sign up online or show up at 6:50pm. This is a free event. No one under 21 allowed. Let's get scary. There are still spots open for haikusters and slam poets in the Halloween Haiku Deathmatch | October 25, 7pm at The Lost Leaf. Sign up online or show up at 6:50pm. This is a free event. No one under 21 allowed. Let's get scary.

Photos Join us at @carlys_bistro tonight for the Scary Spelling Bee! Join us at @carlys_bistro tonight for the Scary Spelling Bee!

Photos Halloween and scary stories are as American as jazz and apple pie! We published Washington Irving's 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow' in our Gnome Blog today! Trick o treat in our digital home here 🎃 bit.ly/2pX9H5J Halloween and scary stories are as American as jazz and apple pie! We published Washington Irving's 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow' in our Gnome Blog today! Trick o treat in our digital home here 🎃 bit.ly/2pX9H5J

Photos It is a dark and stormy night... for #spoopy poetry and lit at @[100064921170990:2048:The Lost Leaf] 7pm until 9pm. This show is free for those 21 and over. Who do you think is the scariest writer? It is a dark and stormy night... for #spoopy poetry and lit at The Lost Leaf 7pm until 9pm. This show is free for those 21 and over. Who do you think is the scariest writer?

Photos Every first and third Thursday of the month, join us at 7pm for Thirsty Trivia at @[100064921170990:2048:The Lost Leaf]! Every first and third Thursday of the month, join us at 7pm for Thirsty Trivia at The Lost Leaf!

Photos Tonight! Free poetry slam and haiku deathmatch at @[100064921170990:2048:The Lost Leaf]! Starts at 7pm! Tonight! Free poetry slam and haiku deathmatch at The Lost Leaf! Starts at 7pm!

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Photos Join us at @[100064921170990:2048:The Lost Leaf] for an evening of libations and general knowledge on September 6! @[454330705070773:844:Thirsty Trivia] is every First and Third Thursday at 7pm, no cover! Join us at The Lost Leaf for an evening of libations and general knowledge on September 6! Thirsty Trivia is every First and Third Thursday at 7pm, no cover!

Photos We have been expelling the ghosts from used books since 2012. We have been expelling the ghosts from used books since 2012.

Photos If you live in Phoenix and know EVERYTHING (you bookworms know who you are) then come out to The Lost Leaf for Thirsty Trivia! This free event takes place every FIRST and THIRD Thursday of the month and prizes are given out to the top three teams! If you live in Phoenix and know EVERYTHING (you bookworms know who you are) then come out to The Lost Leaf for Thirsty Trivia! This free event takes place every FIRST and THIRD Thursday of the month and prizes are given out to the top three teams!

Photos Have you read Gabriel Garcia Marquez? Like this photo if you have! Tag a friend that has not yet read One Hundred Years of Solitude. Get a copy here: -----> bit.ly/2JxuW5j Have you read Gabriel Garcia Marquez? Like this photo if you have! Tag a friend that has not yet read One Hundred Years of Solitude. Get a copy here: -----> bit.ly/2JxuW5j

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Photos The Phoenix Poetry Slam Championship is tonight at Megaphone PHX! Day of event tickets are still available for only $15 each. 🏆 ow.ly/DrsA30kwslx The Phoenix Poetry Slam Championship is tonight at Megaphone PHX! Day of event tickets are still available for only $15 each. 🏆 ow.ly/DrsA30kwslx

Photos 2 Nights, 2 Slams! Join us tonight, June 14, at Lawn Gnome Publishing for the 1st IWPS Qualifier, and tomorrow night, June 15 at Megaphone PHX for the PHX Poetry Slam Championship! ow.ly/Nnu930kv7eD 2 Nights, 2 Slams! Join us tonight, June 14, at Lawn Gnome Publishing for the 1st IWPS Qualifier, and tomorrow night, June 15 at Megaphone PHX for the PHX Poetry Slam Championship! ow.ly/Nnu930kv7eD

Photos Today's Google Doodle is a neat little animation tribute to the origins of garden gnomes and game! Toss gnomes and have fun doing it! Today's Google Doodle is a neat little animation tribute to the origins of garden gnomes and game! Toss gnomes and have fun doing it!

Check out this backpack by Lawn Gnome Publishing featuring the Lawn Gnome's best friend, the pink flamingo.

Photos The book Michael Crichton should have [looks up synonyms for "written"]. The book Michael Crichton should have [looks up synonyms for "written"].

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Photos We are open on Central Ave in uptown Phoenix on weekends from 9:30am until 3:30pm, and Tuesday through Thursday 5pm until 10pm. Check out our events calendar (link in bio). We carry used books, zines, coffee mugs, 1" buttons, and tons of great local art, like this Renoir upcycle by Buzza Wuzza. Take it home today for $30! We are open on Central Ave in uptown Phoenix on weekends from 9:30am until 3:30pm, and Tuesday through Thursday 5pm until 10pm. Check out our events calendar (link in bio). We carry used books, zines, coffee mugs, 1" buttons, and tons of great local art, like this Renoir upcycle by Buzza Wuzza. Take it home today for $30!

Photos It's been nearly over ten years since The Golden Compass was released in theaters and forgotten, sandwiched between Harry Potter and the Iron Man and The Dark Knight franchises. Philip Pullman's series is an innovative and masterful work that defies typical young adult fiction. Explore Philip Pullman's world of Dust, daemons, armored polar bears and airships today! 💫 bit.ly/GoldenCompassPlus 💫 It's been nearly over ten years since The Golden Compass was released in theaters and forgotten, sandwiched between Harry Potter and the Iron Man and The Dark Knight franchises. Philip Pullman's series is an innovative and masterful work that defies typical young adult fiction. Explore Philip Pullman's world of Dust, daemons, armored polar bears and airships today! 💫 bit.ly/GoldenCompassPlus 💫

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Photos "The attitude is we live and let live." - Tom Wolfe (1931-2018) "The attitude is we live and let live." - Tom Wolfe (1931-2018)

Photos Today, over 200 years later, Pride and Prejudice remains Jane Austen's most beloved novel. Pick up a used copy from our website! 📕 bit.ly/2It1wJ6 📕 Today, over 200 years later, Pride and Prejudice remains Jane Austen's most beloved novel. Pick up a used copy from our website! 📕 bit.ly/2It1wJ6 📕

Photos Join us on Thursday at The Lost Leaf for Thirsty Trivia! Top teams earn credit at Phoenix's favorite neighborhood watering hole. Show up and sign-up at 6pm, trivia starts at 6:30pm! Join us on Thursday at The Lost Leaf for Thirsty Trivia! Top teams earn credit at Phoenix's favorite neighborhood watering hole. Show up and sign-up at 6pm, trivia starts at 6:30pm!

Photos After the dust clears, the Phoenix Poetry Slam rises at Megaphone PHX. Up to 10 poets compete for $50 in three rounds of poetry! Doors open at 7:30pm, slam starts at 8:05! Megaphone PHX is located at 4700 N Central, just behind Hulas Modern Tiki. Additional parking behind the complex. Tix are $10 at the door until we reach maximum capacity! After the dust clears, the Phoenix Poetry Slam rises at Megaphone PHX. Up to 10 poets compete for $50 in three rounds of poetry! Doors open at 7:30pm, slam starts at 8:05! Megaphone PHX is located at 4700 N Central, just behind Hulas Modern Tiki. Additional parking behind the complex. Tix are $10 at the door until we reach maximum capacity!

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This vintage library poster is perfect for a bookworm or librarian. Check out our online store for books, bookish apparel and more! 📚 bit.ly/2pRS9bq 📚 This vintage library poster is perfect for a bookworm or librarian. Check out our online store for books, bookish apparel and more! 📚 bit.ly/2pRS9bq 📚

Photos Phoenix Poetry Slam is tonight, 8pm at @[285053421918968:274:Megaphone PHX] ! Doors open at 7:30pm and tickets are $10. Phoenix Poetry Slam is tonight, 8pm at Megaphone PHX ! Doors open at 7:30pm and tickets are $10.

Photos Whiz-Bang! @[100063616776541:2048:Phoenix Poetry Slam] is this Thursday, March 22nd, at @[285053421918968:274:Megaphone PHX]! 🎫 bit.ly/2DFBI6f 🎫 Whiz-Bang! Phoenix Poetry Slam is this Thursday, March 22nd, at Megaphone PHX! 🎫 bit.ly/2DFBI6f 🎫

Photos Tonight, from 6pm until 9pm, Lauren Lee's Solo Art Show is open for #ArtDetour30 at @[285053421918968:274:Megaphone PHX] . We are open until 8pm tonight peddling books and refreshments, so please swing by! Tonight, from 6pm until 9pm, Lauren Lee's Solo Art Show is open for #ArtDetour30 at Megaphone PHX . We are open until 8pm tonight peddling books and refreshments, so please swing by!

Mobile uploads Phoenix celebrates thirty years of a special art-filled weekend! Happy birthday #ArtDetour! Be sure to check out your favorite art hub. Place: Phoenix, Arizona (33.4482, -112.0777) Address: Phoenix, AZ 85001–85099 Phoenix celebrates thirty years of a special art-filled weekend! Happy birthday #ArtDetour! Be sure to check out your favorite art hub.

Photos We are located on Central Avenue, just south of Camelback in Phoenix, AZ! We buy, sell, and trade used books from 11am until 4pm Monday through Saturday and have an after hours drop slot for your convenience. Stop in and look through our inventory, you never know what you will find! We are located on Central Avenue, just south of Camelback in Phoenix, AZ! We buy, sell, and trade used books from 11am until 4pm Monday through Saturday and have an after hours drop slot for your convenience. Stop in and look through our inventory, you never know what you will find!

Photos Heading to the Phoenix Poetry Slam at @[100067654367711:2048:Megaphone PHX] tonight? Stop by Lawn Gnome Publishing's Pay N Take before the show for refreshments and pastries! We have books, zines, typewriters, mason jars, punk pins and jewelry too! Heading to the Phoenix Poetry Slam at Megaphone PHX tonight? Stop by Lawn Gnome Publishing's Pay N Take before the show for refreshments and pastries! We have books, zines, typewriters, mason jars, punk pins and jewelry too!

Photos We are open Monday through Saturday from 11am until 4pm! Books, jewelry, art, pins, and more! We also have an afterhours dropslot for donations. Call us if you need someone to pick up books and knick knacks! We are open Monday through Saturday from 11am until 4pm! Books, jewelry, art, pins, and more! We also have an afterhours dropslot for donations. Call us if you need someone to pick up books and knick knacks!

Photos The gnomes are settling in a new location! Grand Opening will be March 1st! The gnomes are settling in a new location! Grand Opening will be March 1st!

Photos Phoenix Poetry Slam returns tonight at Megaphone PHX, 8pm! Phoenix Poetry Slam returns tonight at Megaphone PHX, 8pm!

Photos Doors at @[285053421918968:274:Megaphone PHX] open for the first @[100063616776541:2048:Phoenix Poetry Slam] tonight at 7:30pm! Slam starts at 8pm. We pick five judges from the audience and the winner will receive $50! This is an all-ages show, adult themes and language will be present. More information: goo.gl/7n57LD Doors at Megaphone PHX open for the first Phoenix Poetry Slam tonight at 7:30pm! Slam starts at 8pm. We pick five judges from the audience and the winner will receive $50! This is an all-ages show, adult themes and language will be present. More information: goo.gl/7n57LD

Have you seen this Rube Goldberg machine set to "Waltz of the Flowers" by Tchaikovsky? What is your favorite classical composition?

Photos Cats. Comic cred: @[100070304385979:2048:BuzzFeed Books] Cats. Comic cred: BuzzFeed Books

Photos What do your shelves look like? Comic cred: @[100044535965193:2048:Incidental Comics] What do your shelves look like? Comic cred: Incidental Comics

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Photos Advancements in nanotechnology have enabled us to control aging. We've genetically engineered mosquitoes to feast on carbon fumes instead of blood, ending air pollution. And teleportation has become the ideal mode of transportation, offered exclusively by International Transport—a secretive firm headquartered in New York City. Their slogan: Departure... Arrival... Delight! If you like "Ready Player One" by Ernest Cline, then do not wait another minute to grab your copy of The Punch Escrow by Tal M Klein, available at www.lawngnomepublishing.com! Advancements in nanotechnology have enabled us to control aging. We've genetically engineered mosquitoes to feast on carbon fumes instead of blood, ending air pollution. And teleportation has become the ideal mode of transportation, offered exclusively by International Transport—a secretive firm headquartered in New York City. Their slogan: Departure... Arrival... Delight! If you like "Ready Player One" by Ernest Cline, then do not wait another minute to grab your copy of The Punch Escrow by Tal M Klein, available at www.lawngnomepublishing.com !

Photos The top 8 poets of the 2017 Phoenix Poetry Slam season compete for a spot in the All-Arizona Poetry Slam Championship TONIGHT at @[100067654367711:2048:Megaphone PHX]! Doors open at 7:30pm. Slam begins at 8pm. 📣 goo.gl/UdhebF 📣 The top 8 poets of the 2017 Phoenix Poetry Slam season compete for a spot in the All-Arizona Poetry Slam Championship TONIGHT at Megaphone PHX! Doors open at 7:30pm. Slam begins at 8pm. 📣 goo.gl/UdhebF 📣

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Photos Let's fill all these creepy empty chairs on October 26, Megaphone PHX for the @[100063616776541:2048:Phoenix Poetry Slam]. 10 poets competing in 3 rounds for glory and $50 cash. Let's fill all these creepy empty chairs on October 26, Megaphone PHX for the Phoenix Poetry Slam. 10 poets competing in 3 rounds for glory and $50 cash.

Photos Thursday, October 26, witness 10 poets compete in 3 rounds of verbal gymnastics LIVE at @[100067654367711:2048:Megaphone PHX]! Tickets on sale now! 🎃 bit.ly/2zu00OR 🎃 Thursday, October 26, witness 10 poets compete in 3 rounds of verbal gymnastics LIVE at Megaphone PHX! Tickets on sale now! 🎃 bit.ly/2zu00OR 🎃

Photos On October 12, the Phoenix Poetry Slam doubles down with two monthly events. 10 poets compete in 3 rounds with eliminations in central Phoenix's @megaphonephx. There is a rumor a national poetry slam champion will be visiting this week too! Get your tickets (link in bio)! . . . #dtphx #poetryslam #centralphx #phxart #phx #aznightlife #arizonafun #azculture #writer #poetsofinstagram #poetry #openmic #ticketsforsale #azevents #writing #performanceart #speak #voice #microphone #megaphone #phoenix #getonthemic #listen #storytelling On October 12, the Phoenix Poetry Slam doubles down with two monthly events. 10 poets compete in 3 rounds with eliminations in central Phoenix's @megaphonephx. There is a rumor a national poetry slam champion will be visiting this week too! Get your tickets (link in bio)! . . . #dtphx #poetryslam #centralphx #phxart #phx #aznightlife #arizonafun #azculture #writer #poetsofinstagram #poetry #openmic #ticketsforsale #azevents #writing #performanceart #speak #voice #microphone #megaphone #phoenix #getonthemic #listen #storytelling

I Opened A Book I opened a book and in I strode Now nobody can find me. I’ve left my chair, my house, my road, My town and my world behind me. I’m wearing the cloak, I’ve slipped on the ring, I’ve swallowed the magic potion. I’ve fought with a dragon, dined with a king And dived in a bottomless ocean. I opened a book and made some friends. I shared their tears and laughter And followed their road with its bumps and bends To the happily ever after. I finished my book and out I came. The cloak can no longer hide me. My chair and my house are just the same, But I have a book inside me. Julia Donaldson Art https://freefallofafeather.deviantart.com/

Photos "Literature adds to reality, it does not simply describe it. It enriches the necessary competencies that daily life requires and provides; and in this respect, it irrigates the deserts that our lives have already become." —C.S. Lewis Help support Bookselling Without Borders on KickStarter today to help bring more international literature to the U.S. https://goo.gl/PwspNH "Literature adds to reality, it does not simply describe it. It enriches the necessary competencies that daily life requires and provides; and in this respect, it irrigates the deserts that our lives have already become." —C.S. Lewis Help support Bookselling Without Borders on KickStarter today to help bring more international literature to the U.S. https://goo.gl/PwspNH

Photos September 19th is Talk Like A Pirate Day! September 19th is Talk Like A Pirate Day!

Photos Feel like you have read EVERYTHING?! 📕 https://goo.gl/1gsurj 📕 Go on a Blind Date with a Book! For $10 (free shipping in the U.S.) you will be asked three questions and based on your answers, your blind date will be chosen by our staff, gift wrapped, decorated with a special drawing and delivered to your door. This curated collection includes everything from mystery, romance, classics, horror, adventure, science fiction to young adult. Feel like you have read EVERYTHING?! 📕 https://goo.gl/1gsurj 📕 Go on a Blind Date with a Book! For $10 (free shipping in the U.S.) you will be asked three questions and based on your answers, your blind date will be chosen by our staff, gift wrapped, decorated with a special drawing and delivered to your door. This curated collection includes everything from mystery, romance, classics, horror, adventure, science fiction to young adult.

Here's a lesson from Pooh Corner.

Photos September 6th is Read A Book Day! What are you reading? September 6th is Read A Book Day! What are you reading?

Photos Happy Labor Day! Happy Labor Day!

Photos Have a safe Labor Day Weekend! Have a safe Labor Day Weekend!

Photos Don't forget to grab your back to school gear! Check it out, https://goo.gl/N2nJ8B Don't forget to grab your back to school gear! Check it out, https://goo.gl/N2nJ8B

Photos Happy #NationalBookLoversDay from Lawn Gnome Publishing! Happy #NationalBookLoversDay from Lawn Gnome Publishing!

Photos Tomorrow is #NationalBookLoversDay! If you could read anything tomorrow, what would you read? Tomorrow is #NationalBookLoversDay! If you could read anything tomorrow, what would you read?

Photos 'YOU ARE HEREBY EMPOWERED!' This is your chance to drink the Kool Aid, Tom Wolfe's classic about Ken Kesey and LSD. 😜goo.gl/TzUyTc😜 'YOU ARE HEREBY EMPOWERED!' This is your chance to drink the Kool Aid, Tom Wolfe's classic about Ken Kesey and LSD. 😜 goo.gl/TzUyTc😜

Photos Are you ready for the @[407283253004787:844:Phoenix Poetry Slam | July 27]? 10 poets compete in three rounds of performance poetry, judged by 5 random members of the audience! Tickets and more information available at www.lawngnomepublishing.com. Place: Megaphone PHX (33.49442, -112.08426) Address: 515 E. Grant St., Phoenix, AZ 85004 Are you ready for the Phoenix Poetry Slam | July 27? 10 poets compete in three rounds of performance poetry, judged by 5 random members of the audience! Tickets and more information available at www.lawngnomepublishing.com.

Photos 📚 Happy #WorldEmojiDay! How do you feel about the book you are reading? Emoji responses only, please. 📕 📚 Happy #WorldEmojiDay! How do you feel about the book you are reading? Emoji responses only, please. 📕

Photos We added two events to help Phoenix writers and spoken word performers hone their craft in July! Check out @[835995349897633:844:Writing Workshop] and @[1295012263951429:844:Performance Workshop]. Spots are limited, so do not wait! We added two events to help Phoenix writers and spoken word performers hone their craft in July! Check out Writing Workshop and Performance Workshop. Spots are limited, so do not wait!

Photos Thanks to all of those that contribute to our nation like it is a community of friends in need. Thanks to all of those that contribute to our nation like it is a community of friends in need.

Photos Happy #StarWarsDay! Happy #StarWarsDay!

You are reading a new book at the light rail station and your train arrives. It is time to go and you don't have a bookmark! Do you fold over the corner, find a makeshift bookmark, or use your finger until you get on the rail and can read again?

Hello Booklovers / It's #HaikuPoetryDay / Show us what you got!

Photos Visit us April 10 - 12 for Lawn Gnome Publishing's store-wide sale! All books are 25% off! Visit us April 10 - 12 for Lawn Gnome Publishing's store-wide sale! All books are 25% off!

Photos Libanomancy is the art of divination through incense. Signs are read in the flares, pops and crackling sounds as the incense burns upon the coals and also the shapes formed in the the rising smoke. Visit out store and check out our incense collection! Bamboo chute burners are $5 and incense sticks are 5 for a $1! Libanomancy is the art of divination through incense. Signs are read in the flares, pops and crackling sounds as the incense burns upon the coals and also the shapes formed in the the rising smoke. Visit out store and check out our incense collection! Bamboo chute burners are $5 and incense sticks are 5 for a $1!

Photos The next poetry slam is this Thursday! Presale tickets are much cheaper: www.lawngnomepublishing.com The next poetry slam is this Thursday! Presale tickets are much cheaper: www.lawngnomepublishing.com

Photos May someone explain what the Equinox is and why it is important? Expiring minds want to gnome. May someone explain what the Equinox is and why it is important? Expiring minds want to gnome.

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Photos Happy March 14th! Happy March 14th!

Photos Hey ya'll! Are you a comedian? Did you see that Lawn Gnome Publishing is hosting 4 days of comedy for Bird City Comedy Festival? If you want in on the Little Bird Comedy Showcase, you better sign up now before the rest of the out of towner shmucks beat you to it! Push your finger here: bit.ly/2mxSXCc Hey ya'll! Are you a comedian? Did you see that Lawn Gnome Publishing is hosting 4 days of comedy for Bird City Comedy Festival? If you want in on the Little Bird Comedy Showcase, you better sign up now before the rest of the out of towner shmucks beat you to it! Push your finger here: bit.ly/2mxSXCc

Happy birthday to Dr. Suess and happy #WorldBookDay too!

Photos New zine release alert: Patterns of Action, volume 1, edited by Jen Urso is on the shelves! This zine features a Trump Inauguration flow chart, a seasonally appropriate gardening schedule, a comprehensive list of failed banks in the U.S. and much more information that is relevant today! New zine release alert: Patterns of Action, volume 1, edited by Jen Urso is on the shelves! This zine features a Trump Inauguration flow chart, a seasonally appropriate gardening schedule, a comprehensive list of failed banks in the U.S. and much more information that is relevant today!

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Photos Happy 105th birthday to the state of Arizona! Book roses are $2 until supplies run out. Happy 105th birthday to the state of Arizona! Book roses are $2 until supplies run out.

Photos Pink Slip Open Mic is every Monday, rain or shine, 8pm. Pink Slip Open Mic is every Monday, rain or shine, 8pm.

Photos Here is a picture of Lawn Gnome Publishing's storefront on our first First Friday, 5 years ago! So much has changed. Tonight, come see the @[1267991299951440:844:5th Year Anniversary The Ghost Light Revue and Lil Trip], @[1815004552084888:844:Alley Art Show], and @[1443307362355027:844:First Friday Comedy Hour!] All books in the store are $5 or less. Thank you to @[33795098363:274:Roosevelt Row CDC], @[218469341499282:274:Evans Churchill Community Association], @[230489157071704:274:Bud's Glass Joint], @[149747275072045:274:The Lost Leaf], and @[100047337776550:2048:Jobot Coffee & Bar] for all of the support we have had to provide our community with literature and events. See you tonight! Here is a picture of Lawn Gnome Publishing's storefront on our first First Friday, 5 years ago! So much has changed. Tonight, come see the 5th Year Anniversary The Ghost Light Revue and Lil Trip, Alley Art Show, and First Friday Comedy Hour! All books in the store are $5 or less. Thank you to Roosevelt Row CDC, Evans Churchill Community Association, Bud's Glass Joint, The Lost Leaf, and Jobot Coffee & Bar for all of the support we have had to provide our community with literature and events. See you tonight!

Photos Thank you for supporting Lawn Gnome for 5 years! From January 30 - February 4 all events are FREE ADMISSION. All books in our Phoenix store are $5. All Ebooks on our website are at least 50% off. Thank you for supporting Lawn Gnome for 5 years! From January 30 - February 4 all events are FREE ADMISSION. All books in our Phoenix store are $5. All Ebooks on our website are at least 50% off.

Photos If you like the film The Thin Man, check out these hard-boiled noir books by Dashiell Hammet! bit.ly/2iekAP9 If you like the film The Thin Man, check out these hard-boiled noir books by Dashiell Hammet! bit.ly/2iekAP9

Photos Hi! I'm a small bookstore seeking a voracious reader. Hi! I'm a small bookstore seeking a voracious reader.

Photos Check out Pink Slip Open Mic EVERY Monday at 8pm! http://lawngnomepublishing.com/ Check out Pink Slip Open Mic EVERY Monday at 8pm! http://lawngnomepublishing.com/

Photos December 24 is the last day to purchase @[100068841680407:2048:Flannel Ball] tickets for $15! These stocking stuffers are available for purchase at @[1659430930999498:274:Phoenix General], @[230489157071704:274:Bud's Glass Joint], and @[122463931169397:274:Lawn Gnome Publishing] as well as www.flannelball.com! December 24 is the last day to purchase Flannel Ball tickets for $15! These stocking stuffers are available for purchase at Phoenix General, Bud's Glass Joint, and Lawn Gnome Publishing as well as www.flannelball.com !

Photos You never know what we might have on our shelves today! Browse through hundreds of books, coffee mugs, incense, crafted soap, jewelry, t-shirts, journals, zines, watches, and other 'literary devices'! We will close at 5pm on Christmas Eve and will be closed on Christmas Day. You never know what we might have on our shelves today! Browse through hundreds of books, coffee mugs, incense, crafted soap, jewelry, t-shirts, journals, zines, watches, and other 'literary devices'! We will close at 5pm on Christmas Eve and will be closed on Christmas Day.

Photos Hunter S Thompson book bundle with sunglasses, pink flamingo coffee mug and a surfboard keychain. Quick gifts with lots of literary value are waiting for you at 5th Street's bookstore! Hunter S Thompson book bundle with sunglasses, pink flamingo coffee mug and a surfboard keychain. Quick gifts with lots of literary value are waiting for you at 5th Street's bookstore!

Photos If you are in the Downtown Phoenix area from December 14th - 23rd, please do yourself a favor and grab a coffee at @[182521161772468:274:Jobot Coffee & Diner]. 7 years ago, @[100076446273110:2048:Pink Slip Open Mic] began on the front patio of Jobot on Monday nights as a way to drive more traffic on one of the slowest nights of the week. At @[122463931169397:274:Lawn Gnome Publishing], current home of Pink Slip on Mondays, we showcase more than 30 performers weekly in front of a packed audience. If it were not for @[1077226074:2048:John Sagasta]'s ingenuity, vision, and leadership, @[132407143563251:274:5th Street] would be a very different place today. Recenlty, Jobot management announced that they will be closing their doors for now. We at Lawn Gnome are thankful to say the least for all that the team there has done to make Phoenix beautiful. Through art showcases, affordable meals, and a damn good cup of coffee, Jobot brought a swagger that left a lasting impact on @[33795098363:274:Roosevelt Row CDC] and Downtown Phoenix. Maybe, if we rally together, we can make sure that the things we love about Jobot stay around for a long time. If you are in the Downtown Phoenix area from December 14th - 23rd, please do yourself a favor and grab a coffee at Jobot Coffee & Diner. 7 years ago, Pink Slip Open Mic began on the front patio of Jobot on Monday nights as a way to drive more traffic on one of the slowest nights of the week. At Lawn Gnome Publishing, current home of Pink Slip on Mondays, we showcase more than 30 performers weekly in front of a packed audience. If it were not for John Sagasta's ingenuity, vision, and leadership, 5th Street would be a very different place today. Recenlty, Jobot management announced that they will be closing their doors for now. We at Lawn Gnome are thankful to say the least for all that the team there has done to make Phoenix beautiful. Through art showcases, affordable meals, and a damn good cup of coffee, Jobot brought a swagger that left a lasting impact on Roosevelt Row CDC and Downtown Phoenix. Maybe, if we rally together, we can make sure that the things we love about Jobot stay around for a long time.

Photos Poetry is necessary. The Phoenix Poetry Slam is December 15, 8pm, at Lawn Gnome Publishing. ✍ bit.ly/2hs9PEX ✍ Poetry is necessary. The Phoenix Poetry Slam is December 15, 8pm, at Lawn Gnome Publishing. ✍ bit.ly/2hs9PEX ✍

Photos December 14th, grab your bestie, gather around the fire and share stories with other human beings! Yarnball Storytelling is the longest running storytelling mic in Arizona. Buy tickets today for only $3: bit.ly/2hJFzVo December 14th, grab your bestie, gather around the fire and share stories with other human beings! Yarnball Storytelling is the longest running storytelling mic in Arizona. Buy tickets today for only $3: bit.ly/2hJFzVo

Photos Stop by this weekend and check out our Holiday Book Bundles! Stop by this weekend and check out our Holiday Book Bundles!

Photos Mmm... when the holidays are here, regional cookbooks are great resources of knowledge for impressing friends and family. Many titles are priced at only $1! Mmm... when the holidays are here, regional cookbooks are great resources of knowledge for impressing friends and family. Many titles are priced at only $1!

Photos We have tons of great local art for sale this weekend! Stencil paintings, embroidery, framed Buzza Wuzza cartoons and literary characters to hang on the walls of you home or as a thoughtful gift! We have tons of great local art for sale this weekend! Stencil paintings, embroidery, framed Buzza Wuzza cartoons and literary characters to hang on the walls of you home or as a thoughtful gift!

Photos #TBT to the original backyard stage, circa 2012! #TBT to the original backyard stage, circa 2012!

Photos Pick a gnome from the tree to give a book to a child that wants to read this Giving Tuesday. Pick a gnome from the tree to give a book to a child that wants to read this Giving Tuesday.

Photos Shop on @[100063727776452:2048:5th Street] this #smallbusinesssaturday. Shop on 5th Street this #smallbusinesssaturday.

Photos It is time for the @[1527536163930153:844:Phoenix Poetry Slam] again! We have a full roster of local poets competing for a cash prize of $250. There is a reason we have been recognized as the best poetry slam in Phoenix by New Times and Phoenix Magazine. 5 random judges are chosen from the audience and they score three grueling rounds with eliminations until a winner is chosen. Poems do not have to fit within creative or subjective guidelines. The only perimeters are the three minute time limit. Buy your ticket now for a special Early Bird price! bit.ly/2fVOBiL It is time for the Phoenix Poetry Slam again! We have a full roster of local poets competing for a cash prize of $250. There is a reason we have been recognized as the best poetry slam in Phoenix by New Times and Phoenix Magazine. 5 random judges are chosen from the audience and they score three grueling rounds with eliminations until a winner is chosen. Poems do not have to fit within creative or subjective guidelines. The only perimeters are the three minute time limit. Buy your ticket now for a special Early Bird price! bit.ly/2fVOBiL

Photos Every Wednesday at 8pm, we host Yarnball Storytelling, Phoenix's longest running storytelling open mic. For a list of upcoming topics and events, subscribe to our event list here or visit or website www.lawngnomepublishing.com. Every Wednesday at 8pm, we host Yarnball Storytelling, Phoenix's longest running storytelling open mic. For a list of upcoming topics and events, subscribe to our event list here or visit or website www.lawngnomepublishing.com.

Photos Yarnball Storytelling is every Wednesday at Lawn Gnome Publishing! It is free to tell a story, or $5 to watch community members share their contribution to the human condition. Whether you are a comedian, playwrite, comic book creator, talk radio junkie, or snapchat fanatic, Yarnball is the weekly event for you! Check out tonight's topic and subscribe to our events for future topics! https://www.facebook.com/events/1190104357694650/ Yarnball Storytelling is every Wednesday at Lawn Gnome Publishing! It is free to tell a story, or $5 to watch community members share their contribution to the human condition. Whether you are a comedian, playwrite, comic book creator, talk radio junkie, or snapchat fanatic, Yarnball is the weekly event for you! Check out tonight's topic and subscribe to our events for future topics! https://www.facebook.com/events/1190104357694650/

Photos Lawn Gnome Publishing is a proud sponsor of the @[858610180905964:844:2017 Flannel Ball\: New Year's Eve Party & Art Show]! Tix are only $5 if you purchase before October 31! Lawn Gnome Publishing is a proud sponsor of the 2017 Flannel Ball: New Year's Eve Party & Art Show! Tix are only $5 if you purchase before October 31!

Photos “Jake went in, aware that he had, for the first time in three weeks, opened a door without hoping madly to find another world on the other side. A bell jingled overhead. The mild, spicy smell of old books hit him, and the smell was somehow like coming home.” - Stephen King, The Waste Lands “Jake went in, aware that he had, for the first time in three weeks, opened a door without hoping madly to find another world on the other side. A bell jingled overhead. The mild, spicy smell of old books hit him, and the smell was somehow like coming home.” - Stephen King, The Waste Lands

Photos Every Monday at 8pm, Lou Moon hosts one of the Valley's most notorious open mics! See comedy, poetry, storytelling, and music for $1. Every Monday at 8pm, Lou Moon hosts one of the Valley's most notorious open mics! See comedy, poetry, storytelling, and music for $1.

Photos The weather is perfect for an event under the stars! Move your body over to Lawn Gnome at 8pm! Tonight's Yarnball Storytelling theme is BODY LANGUAGE. bit.ly/2e9a4rt The weather is perfect for an event under the stars! Move your body over to Lawn Gnome at 8pm! Tonight's Yarnball Storytelling theme is BODY LANGUAGE. bit.ly/2e9a4rt

Photos @[122463931169397:274:Lawn Gnome Publishing] is proud that @[100044413659983:2048:Bob Dylan] has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for Literature. He is an inspiration to poets, musicians and storytellers everywhere. Read more about Bob Dylan on our Book Blog: http://lawngnomepublishing.com/bob-dylan-nobel-peace-prize-literature/ Lawn Gnome Publishing is proud that Bob Dylan has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for Literature. He is an inspiration to poets, musicians and storytellers everywhere. Read more about Bob Dylan on our Book Blog: http://lawngnomepublishing.com/bob-dylan-nobel-peace-prize-literature/

Photos When was the last time you saw our website? http://www.lawngnomepublishing.com When was the last time you saw our website? http://www.lawngnomepublishing.com/

Photos Buy a @[100067370291927:2048:Cuppow] Mason Jar Lid from us for $12 and receive a free pint a half glass jar! All drinking jar products at Lawn Gnome Publishing are BPA free. The jar is perfect size to fit in most cupholders, so stop in while supplies last! Buy a Cuppow Mason Jar Lid from us for $12 and receive a free pint a half glass jar! All drinking jar products at Lawn Gnome Publishing are BPA free. The jar is perfect size to fit in most cupholders, so stop in while supplies last!

Photos With 10 rotating artisan incense blends at 5 sticks for a $1, Lawn Gnome has the weekend's smokin' deal. With 10 rotating artisan incense blends at 5 sticks for a $1, Lawn Gnome has the weekend's smokin' deal.

Photos New inventory for the weekend. Be sure to explore the Zine Zone! New inventory for the weekend. Be sure to explore the Zine Zone!

Photos On September 15, 1890, the world's greatest selling author of all time, Agatha Christie, was born. Celebrate her birthday by ordering one of these titles from our trusted network of used bookstores: bit.ly/2c98HDD On September 15, 1890, the world's greatest selling author of all time, Agatha Christie, was born. Celebrate her birthday by ordering one of these titles from our trusted network of used bookstores: bit.ly/2c98HDD

Photos New Zine Alert: Lawn Gnome Publishing has a run of Fluke, 25th Anniversary Edition, by @[1450051394:2048:Matthew Thompson] for only $4. New Zine Alert: Lawn Gnome Publishing has a run of Fluke, 25th Anniversary Edition, by Matthew Thompson for only $4.

Photos Happy birthday to "Charlie & The Chocolate Factory" and "James and the Giant Peach" author Roald Dahl, born on September 13, 1916. Order your golden ticket from our network of amazing used bookstores: bit.ly/2cf9x4V Happy birthday to "Charlie & The Chocolate Factory" and "James and the Giant Peach" author Roald Dahl, born on September 13, 1916. Order your golden ticket from our network of amazing used bookstores: bit.ly/2cf9x4V

Photos Happy birthday to the bold author of "Lady Chatterly's Lover" @[100050164793575:2048:D.H. Lawrence], born on September 11, 1885. Check out books available by this author from our network of used bookstores: bit.ly/2bSNPTt Happy birthday to the bold author of "Lady Chatterly's Lover" D.H. Lawrence, born on September 11, 1885. Check out books available by this author from our network of used bookstores: bit.ly/2bSNPTt

Photos Happy birthday to "Gift of the Magi" author @[100050350575681:2048:O. Henry], born on September 11, 1862. Browse through titles in our network of used bookstores here: bit.ly/2bRgiZy Happy birthday to "Gift of the Magi" author O. Henry, born on September 11, 1862. Browse through titles in our network of used bookstores here: bit.ly/2bRgiZy

Photos Happy birthday to "Native Son" and "Black Boy" author Richard Wright, born on September 4, 1908. See titles available from our network of used bookstores here: bit.ly/2bAMPEp Happy birthday to "Native Son" and "Black Boy" author Richard Wright, born on September 4, 1908. See titles available from our network of used bookstores here: bit.ly/2bAMPEp

Photos On the 1st of September, 1979, Michael Ende's German fantasy novel "The Neverending Story" was first published! Who was your favorite character in the book or 1984 film release? Click here to see copies of "The Neverending Story" that are available through our network of used bookstores: bit.ly/2bYUTgp On the 1st of September, 1979, Michael Ende's German fantasy novel "The Neverending Story" was first published! Who was your favorite character in the book or 1984 film release? Click here to see copies of "The Neverending Story" that are available through our network of used bookstores: bit.ly/2bYUTgp

Photos Vote @[100063961633657:2048:Lawn Gnome Publishing] for Best Bookstore of Phoenix 2016! http://readerschoice.phoenixnewtimes.com/ Vote Lawn Gnome Publishing for Best Bookstore of Phoenix 2016! http://readerschoice.phoenixnewtimes.com/

Photos We accept trade and donations. Consolidate your collection and take home something new. Store credit is good for events, jewelry, gifts, stationery, local art, zines, backpacks, soap and new books. Start your gnome adventure today. We accept trade and donations. Consolidate your collection and take home something new. Store credit is good for events, jewelry, gifts, stationery, local art, zines, backpacks, soap and new books. Start your gnome adventure today.

Photos New zine by Semana Thompson on our shelf, gambit monkey wrench necklace on display, living gnome gardens, and more for your curious minds. Stop by today! New zine by Semana Thompson on our shelf, gambit monkey wrench necklace on display, living gnome gardens, and more for your curious minds. Stop by today!

Photos Lawn Gnome Publishing is hiring booksellers, sound engineers, event hosts, and event coordinators! Please drop your resume at our store or email us at lawngnomepublishing@gmail.com! Lawn Gnome Publishing is hiring booksellers, sound engineers, event hosts, and event coordinators! Please drop your resume at our store or email us at lawngnomepublishing@gmail.com!

Photos Have you stopped by the shop lately? We have a jewelry case featuring a variety of locally made rings, necklaces, earrings and bracelets, such as this silver ring with a cameo carved in mother of pearl. Stop by and see what sparkles. Have you stopped by the shop lately? We have a jewelry case featuring a variety of locally made rings, necklaces, earrings and bracelets, such as this silver ring with a cameo carved in mother of pearl. Stop by and see what sparkles.

Happy National Book Lovers Day!

Photos Come to Lawn Gnome Publishing tonight for the Pink Slip Open Mic, see great performances, and catch 'em all. Come to Lawn Gnome Publishing tonight for the Pink Slip Open Mic, see great performances, and catch 'em all.

Photos Vote for your favorite local coffee shops, boutiques, galleries, watering holes, and bookstores here! bit.ly/29p7RRg Vote for your favorite local coffee shops, boutiques, galleries, watering holes, and bookstores here! bit.ly/29p7RRg

Photos Happy First Friday! Tonight, be sure to stop by our store and check out all the great gnomemade soaps for only $5! Like + Comment on this post and be entered for a chance to win a Mood Swings Soap Gift Basket! Trill Chill: Peppermint + Palo Verde Bean Groovy Grove: Orange Peel + Patchouli Old Chair: @[100065030647982:2048:Cigar Inn] Pipe Tobacco + @[182521161772468:274:Jobot Coffee & Diner] Grounds Mom's Minivan: Lavendar + Oatmeal Monsoon Patio: Creosote + Lemon Zest And our newest addition UKE BEACH: Eucalyptus + Sea Salt Happy First Friday! Tonight, be sure to stop by our store and check out all the great gnomemade soaps for only $5! Like + Comment on this post and be entered for a chance to win a Mood Swings Soap Gift Basket! Trill Chill: Peppermint + Palo Verde Bean Groovy Grove: Orange Peel + Patchouli Old Chair: Cigar Inn Pipe Tobacco + Jobot Coffee & Diner Grounds Mom's Minivan: Lavendar + Oatmeal Monsoon Patio: Creosote + Lemon Zest And our newest addition UKE BEACH: Eucalyptus + Sea Salt

Photos Due to construction in the Roosevelt Row area, Lawn Gnome Publishing will be operating during new business hours! Please visit us Monday through Friday from 6pm until 10pm, Saturday from noon until 10pm, and Sunday noon until 6pm! All events will still be operating during normally scheduled times. Due to construction in the Roosevelt Row area, Lawn Gnome Publishing will be operating during new business hours! Please visit us Monday through Friday from 6pm until 10pm, Saturday from noon until 10pm, and Sunday noon until 6pm! All events will still be operating during normally scheduled times.

Photos @[566624533517012:844:Trunk Space presents The Slow Poisoner w/ Hug of War / Serene Dominic / Andy Warpigs at Lawn Gnome!] Thanks everyone that came! Trunk Space presents The Slow Poisoner w/ Hug of War / Serene Dominic / Andy Warpigs at Lawn Gnome! Thanks everyone that came!

Photos Guess what? Lawn Gnome Publishing and Trunk Space have extended the $5 ticket price all the way until the day of the show for @[135488620189131:844:A Trunk Space Popup ☠ The Slow Poisoner ☠]! Spread the word! This show is featuring @[301243246570442:274:Hug of War], @[100057995023154:2048:Andy Warpigs], @[195076523863792:274:Serene Dominic & The Gemseekers] and @[100063559507831:2048:The Slow Poisoner] for only $5! Guess what? Lawn Gnome Publishing and Trunk Space have extended the $5 ticket price all the way until the day of the show for A Trunk Space Popup ☠ The Slow Poisoner ☠! Spread the word! This show is featuring Hug of War, Andy Warpigs, Serene Dominic & The Gemseekers and The Slow Poisoner for only $5!

Photos Tickets went on sale today for Andy Warpigs, Serene Dominic, Hug of War and @[159159837467359:274:The Slow Poisoner]! Get them today for only $5 here: bit.ly/SlowPoisoner Thanks to the awesome people at @[100063649639980:2048:The Trunk Space] for helping us put this on! Place: Lawn Gnome Publishing (33.4580891, -112.0675849) Address: Phoenix, AZ Tickets went on sale today for Andy Warpigs, Serene Dominic, Hug of War and The Slow Poisoner! Get them today for only $5 here: bit.ly/SlowPoisoner Thanks to the awesome people at The Trunk Space for helping us put this on!

Photos @[108321425859308:274:John Steinbeck]'s first successful novel, Tortilla Flat, was published on May 28, 1935. You may order a copy in our store, or from our partnering used bookstores: bit.ly/TortillaBeck John Steinbeck's first successful novel, Tortilla Flat, was published on May 28, 1935. You may order a copy in our store, or from our partnering used bookstores: bit.ly/TortillaBeck

Photos Tuesdays are a great time to come in and absorb all the quirky art that you didn't have time to think about on First Friday. Tuesdays are a great time to come in and absorb all the quirky art that you didn't have time to think about on First Friday.

Photos Don't talk to me or my son again. #FirstFriday Place: Phoenix, Arizona (33.4482, -112.0777) Address: Phoenix, AZ 85001–85099 Don't talk to me or my son again. #FirstFriday

Photos @[100057297706655:2048:Phoenix Educational Programming] host @[100000198100389:2048:Hattie Jean Hayes] will pirouette out the door with this embroidery for $5 today! Phoenix Educational Programming host Hattie Jean Hayes will pirouette out the door with this embroidery for $5 today!

Photos The $5 Sale for 5/5 is happening now! Amy just picked up three terrariums for $15! The $5 Sale for 5/5 is happening now! Amy just picked up three terrariums for $15!

Photos Very big thanks is due to Lawn Gnome performer, host, organizer and just overall swell guy @[100005340121259:2048:Andy Warpigs] for helping us get new chairs, just in time for last night's @[100063451668158:2048:Yarnball]! Very big thanks is due to Lawn Gnome performer, host, organizer and just overall swell guy Andy Warpigs for helping us get new chairs, just in time for last night's Yarnball!

Photos Lawn Gnome Publishing will be selling everything in the store for $5 each as part of the "5.5.5" sale! Need a good book, backpack, terrarium, bar of natural soap, t-shirt? Everything is $5 each! Offer is not good online or on event tickets. Lawn Gnome Publishing will be selling everything in the store for $5 each as part of the "5.5.5" sale! Need a good book, backpack, terrarium, bar of natural soap, t-shirt? Everything is $5 each! Offer is not good online or on event tickets.

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Photos We are 12% to our goal. Thanks! www.gameofgnomes.us We are 12% to our goal. Thanks! www.gameofgnomes.us

Photos Tax Day! Spin signs? Thursday, LGP hosts a Sign Spinner Championship with a $100 prize! bit.ly/1SqrrB3 Tax Day! Spin signs? Thursday, LGP hosts a Sign Spinner Championship with a $100 prize! bit.ly/1SqrrB3

Photos It is #RecordStoreDay. Gnomes like to read while spinning vinyl. What is your favorite record and book combo? It is #RecordStoreDay. Gnomes like to read while spinning vinyl. What is your favorite record and book combo?

Photos Thanks to @[1151643121520839:844:Bird City Comedy Festival] for filling up our space with jokes and laughter this weekend! Also, thanks to all of the comics and ha-larious organizers that put this show together! Also, thanks to the newbies that performed at the @[968549013181173:844:Little Bird Showcase]! We had to share this shout out from the host Michael Palladino: Thanks to Bird City Comedy Festival for filling up our space with jokes and laughter this weekend! Also, thanks to all of the comics and ha-larious organizers that put this show together! Also, thanks to the newbies that performed at the Little Bird Showcase! We had to share this shout out from the host Michael Palladino:

Photos Early Bird Tickets for the @[1003938926366732:844:Phoenix Poetry Slam] on May 12 just went live for only $5! ✪ bit.ly/PHXSlam ✪ Early Bird Tickets for the Phoenix Poetry Slam on May 12 just went live for only $5! ✪ bit.ly/PHXSlam ✪

Photos Charles Darwin sent his first three chapters of The Origin of Species to his publisher on April 5, 1859. The big question: How important was Charles Darwin, and what is his legacy today? Charles Darwin sent his first three chapters of The Origin of Species to his publisher on April 5, 1859. The big question: How important was Charles Darwin, and what is his legacy today?

Photos Winston Smith, the protagonist of George Orwell's 1984, started his diary on April 4th. Place: Lawn Gnome Publishing (33.4580891, -112.0675849) Address: Phoenix, AZ Winston Smith, the protagonist of George Orwell's 1984, started his diary on April 4th.

Photos We are still taking a break from PEP Rally shows tonight, but we have exciting new themes to be released this weekend! But come on over tonight and skim our shelves and sniff the new incense - Cucumber Melon, Butt Naked, and Tranquility! We are still taking a break from PEP Rally shows tonight, but we have exciting new themes to be released this weekend! But come on over tonight and skim our shelves and sniff the new incense - Cucumber Melon, Butt Naked, and Tranquility!

Photos On March 29, 1920, F. Scott Fitzgerald's "This Side of Paradise" sold out the first run, in three days! Did you know that Lawn Gnome can order almost any book for under $6? Come in today! On March 29, 1920, F. Scott Fitzgerald's "This Side of Paradise" sold out the first run, in three days! Did you know that Lawn Gnome can order almost any book for under $6? Come in today!

Photos Yes, we are open until 6pm today! Yes, we are open until 6pm today!

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Photos Mason jars make great drinking glasses. They’re inexpensive, durable, heat-resistant, and recyclable, plus they’ve got a casual, nostalgic vibe that makes millennials look and feel like Farmer Grandpa. Lawn Gnome Publishing carries four colors of Cuppow, a BPA-free plastic lid that turns an ordinary Mason jar into a travel mug. Get yours today and enjoy the rest of the weekend. Mason jars make great drinking glasses. They’re inexpensive, durable, heat-resistant, and recyclable, plus they’ve got a casual, nostalgic vibe that makes millennials look and feel like Farmer Grandpa. Lawn Gnome Publishing carries four colors of Cuppow, a BPA-free plastic lid that turns an ordinary Mason jar into a travel mug. Get yours today and enjoy the rest of the weekend.

Photos Kermit the Frog once said, "It's not easy being green." Whether you are Catholic, Irish, a whimsical wood creature, an environmentalist, or a frog - March 17 is the day where being green is okay. Happy St. Patrick's Day from Lawn Gnome Publishing. Kermit the Frog once said, "It's not easy being green." Whether you are Catholic, Irish, a whimsical wood creature, an environmentalist, or a frog - March 17 is the day where being green is okay. Happy St. Patrick's Day from Lawn Gnome Publishing.

Photos Think of us when the lights are out. Think of us when the lights are out.

Click for video: We’re in the business of Books + Memories Place: Lawn Gnome Publishing (33.4580891, -112.0675849) Address: Phoenix, AZ We’re in the business of Books + Memories

Photos #TestimonialTuesday Thanks to Instagram user @deidderann for taking this photo and writing this quote and review: "Books are the plane, and the train, and the road. They are the destination, and the journey. They are home." I could be lost in here for dayzzz!' There's gnome place like gnome. #TestimonialTuesday Thanks to Instagram user @deidderann for taking this photo and writing this quote and review: "Books are the plane, and the train, and the road. They are the destination, and the journey. They are home." I could be lost in here for dayzzz!' There's gnome place like gnome.

Photos "What are you going to do tonight, gnomie?" "I'm going to @[228522334145612:844:Pink Slip Open Mic], gnome sayin'?" "What do you play?" "The metrognome." "What are you going to do tonight, gnomie?" "I'm going to Pink Slip Open Mic, gnome sayin'?" "What do you play?" "The metrognome."

Photos Today is the last day to buy tickets for @[880615405346969:274:Phoenix Educational Programming] at @[100068911136220:2048:Phoenix Center For The Arts] Best of Season 1 and 2 at $10 a pop! The show is Thursday, February 25. Tix are available for purchase here: bit.ly/1WI29fb Door price is $15. This is a celebration of 52 episodes and over 400 performances under the belt of programmers/hosts Hattie Jean Hayes and Matt Storrs. Poetry, comedy, storytelling, experts, fact checking, sacrifices, sketches, academia, live painting, music, dance and more! Today is the last day to buy tickets for Phoenix Educational Programming at Phoenix Center For The Arts Best of Season 1 and 2 at $10 a pop! The show is Thursday, February 25. Tix are available for purchase here: bit.ly/1WI29fb Door price is $15. This is a celebration of 52 episodes and over 400 performances under the belt of programmers/hosts Hattie Jean Hayes and Matt Storrs. Poetry, comedy, storytelling, experts, fact checking, sacrifices, sketches, academia, live painting, music, dance and more!

Photos Phoenix designed + printed on 100% recycled cardstock, these little critters want you to show your love! Phoenix designed + printed on 100% recycled cardstock, these little critters want you to show your love!

Photos This First Friday, get your Valentine something sexy at LGP. This First Friday, get your Valentine something sexy at LGP.

Photos Happy birthday to Ol' Bull - William S. Burroughs born #OTD in 1914! bit.ly/NakedBday Happy birthday to Ol' Bull - William S. Burroughs born #OTD in 1914! bit.ly/NakedBday

Photos #OTD in 1921, feminist author Betty Friedan was born! bit.ly/FeminineMyst #OTD in 1921, feminist author Betty Friedan was born! bit.ly/FeminineMyst

Photos #OTD Children’s book author Russell Hoban’s Birthday (1925) http://bit.ly/HobanBday #OTD Children’s book author Russell Hoban’s Birthday (1925) http://bit.ly/HobanBday

Photos Happy birthday to poet and writer @[100050225090776:2048:Gertrude Stein], born on February 3, 1874. bit.ly/GertrudeStein Happy birthday to poet and writer Gertrude Stein, born on February 3, 1874. bit.ly/GertrudeStein

Photos Happy birthday to @[100064873834813:2048:Ayn Rand], born on February 2, 1905. bit.ly/AynRandBday Happy birthday to Ayn Rand, born on February 2, 1905. bit.ly/AynRandBday

Photos Happy birthday to "Ulysses" author @[100044643240061:2048:James Joyce]! bit.ly/JamesJoyceBDay Happy birthday to "Ulysses" author James Joyce! bit.ly/JamesJoyceBDay

Photos Happy Groundhog Day! Let us know if you want more winter or sooner spring! Happy Groundhog Day! Let us know if you want more winter or sooner spring!

Photos Black History Month begins with Langston Hughes’ birthday 2/1/1902 bit.ly/LangstonBday Black History Month begins with Langston Hughes’ birthday 2/1/1902 bit.ly/LangstonBday

Photos "Sometimes I've believed as many as six impossible things before breakfast." Famed children's author @[100044224489814:2048:Lewis Carroll] was born on January 27, 1832. Order a used copy of one of his books: bit.ly/LewisCarrollBday "Sometimes I've believed as many as six impossible things before breakfast." Famed children's author Lewis Carroll was born on January 27, 1832. Order a used copy of one of his books: bit.ly/LewisCarrollBday

Photos Happy birthday to @[100050510618565:2048:Edith Wharton], Pulitzer Prize-winning author of "The Age of Innocence". She was born January 24, 1862. Click here to purchase one of her books and have it delivered to your home: bit.ly/EdithBday Happy birthday to Edith Wharton, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of "The Age of Innocence". She was born January 24, 1862. Click here to purchase one of her books and have it delivered to your home: bit.ly/EdithBday

You tagged Edgar Allan Poe Photos Happy birthday to Edgar Allan Poe! Don't have Poe on your shelf yet? #Nevermore bit.ly/1nitLfL Place: Lawn Gnome Publishing (33.4580891, -112.0675849) Address: Phoenix, AZ Happy birthday to Edgar Allan Poe! Don't have Poe on your shelf yet? #Nevermore bit.ly/1nitLfL

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Tonight's Pink Slip Open Mic is cancelled due to rain. Anyone that shows up to the store from 8pm until 10pm will be offered a Rain Check good for Pink Slip, Yarnball or Pep Rally!

Photos Lawn Gnome Publishing sells incense to keep your reading nook relaxing and unique. 5 sticks for a dollar with smells like Clean Cotton, Lavendar, Gnome's Blood, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Frankincense, Opium and more! Lawn Gnome Publishing sells incense to keep your reading nook relaxing and unique. 5 sticks for a dollar with smells like Clean Cotton, Lavendar, Gnome's Blood, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Frankincense, Opium and more!

Thanks to all that came out to the Phoenix Poetry Slam! Congrats to Josh Wiss for his brilliant work that earned the top prize! Tonight is Flannel Ball! Let's ring in the New Year!

Photos Bath bombs on sale today until Christmas! $5.50 each! Peppermint Candy Cane, Chamomile Snowflake! Bath bombs on sale today until Christmas! $5.50 each! Peppermint Candy Cane, Chamomile Snowflake!

Photos We at Lawn Gnome know how excited you get about Star Wars. But, here's a reason to get excited about Star Trek. We at Lawn Gnome know how excited you get about Star Wars. But, here's a reason to get excited about Star Trek.

Thanks to all that came for out for Yarnball Storytelling: Sibllings! PEP Rally: Punk is still selling tickets, the International Busking Festival is this Saturday, and we have just announced the roster of poets for the December 30th Poetry Slam: Maquel Fisher The Klute Rowie Shebala Jeremiah Blue Ben McCutchen Charity Vaughan Rachel Banks Bobby Wilson Lydia Havens Sonora Reyes Josh Wiss Tyler Sirvinskas Nick Bechard Tristan Marshell Claire Pearson and Tajinder Virdee on standby! Taking us out for New Year's Eve is the Flannel Ball! December in Phoenix knows Gnome boundaries!

Photos Celebrate Tom Waits' 66th Birthday by coming to @[100057995023154:2048:Andy Warpigs]' Pink Slip Open Mic tonight at 8pm! Celebrate Tom Waits' 66th Birthday by coming to Andy Warpigs' Pink Slip Open Mic tonight at 8pm!

Photos We are pleased to announce that this First Friday, we are launching our gnomemade, all-natural bar soaps. Each bar is $6 each and makes a perfect stocking stuffer for the upcoming holiday season! "Mood Swings" is old soapmaking techniques while showcasing innovative local ingredients. All soaps lather beautifully with a combination of soybean oil, olive oil, and raw shea butter. "Mom's Minivan" features local lavendar and oats. "Monsoon Patio" showcases the mysticism of creosote and lemon. "Groovy Grove" will turn heads with patchouli and orange peel. "Trill Chill" will relax and rejuvenate with palo verde bean and peppermint. "Old Chair" is soap made from Cartel coffee beans and special @[100065030647982:2048:Cigar Inn] pipe tobacco. Each bar is made in a small batch, formed in pine boxes, and knife cut by hand with love for soapmaking and craftsmanship. We are pleased to announce that this First Friday, we are launching our gnomemade, all-natural bar soaps. Each bar is $6 each and makes a perfect stocking stuffer for the upcoming holiday season! "Mood Swings" is old soapmaking techniques while showcasing innovative local ingredients. All soaps lather beautifully with a combination of soybean oil, olive oil, and raw shea butter. "Mom's Minivan" features local lavendar and oats. "Monsoon Patio" showcases the mysticism of creosote and lemon. "Groovy Grove" will turn heads with patchouli and orange peel. "Trill Chill" will relax and rejuvenate with palo verde bean and peppermint. "Old Chair" is soap made from Cartel coffee beans and special Cigar Inn pipe tobacco. Each bar is made in a small batch, formed in pine boxes, and knife cut by hand with love for soapmaking and craftsmanship.

We will be closed today so our gnomes can be with family. We will open on Friday 11/27 at 10am. Have fun and be safe!

Photos Thanks to @[100044201837698:2048:AGT Auditions] for giving us a poster, following our page, and giving Lawn Gnome a shout out today! We host regular events and believe that our community has some of the best undiscovered talent in the country. Maybe Simon can come by on December 3rd and sign our poster? Thanks to AGT Auditions for giving us a poster, following our page, and giving Lawn Gnome a shout out today! We host regular events and believe that our community has some of the best undiscovered talent in the country. Maybe Simon can come by on December 3rd and sign our poster?

Photos Packed house tonight for Yarnball Storytelling! Thanks to Instagram user jessbealright for sharing this photo! Packed house tonight for Yarnball Storytelling! Thanks to Instagram user jessbealright for sharing this photo!

Photos When our gnomes are not eating bookworms and sipping bookglue, we watch our performers under the stars! Come out every Monday at 8pm for Pink Slip Open Mic, hosted by @[100057995023154:2048:Andy Warpigs]! When our gnomes are not eating bookworms and sipping bookglue, we watch our performers under the stars! Come out every Monday at 8pm for Pink Slip Open Mic, hosted by Andy Warpigs!

Photos Check out our crystal necklaces, gambit jewelry, fabric earrings and more! Our clothing and jewelry options change everyday, get your fix in novelties today! Check out our crystal necklaces, gambit jewelry, fabric earrings and more! Our clothing and jewelry options change everyday, get your fix in novelties today!

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Photos *PHOTO CONTEST* Nobody does costume parties better than Lawn Gnome Publishing audiences, customers, performers, and artists. We want to see how YOU are celebrating Halloween this year! Post a photo of your costume below, and feel free to share this post to encourage others to show off their DIY costumes! We will be selecting one random user that participates to receive a $25 gift certificate to Lawn Gnome Publishing by 5pm today. Happy Halloween! *PHOTO CONTEST* Nobody does costume parties better than Lawn Gnome Publishing audiences, customers, performers, and artists. We want to see how YOU are celebrating Halloween this year! Post a photo of your costume below, and feel free to share this post to encourage others to show off their DIY costumes! We will be selecting one random user that participates to receive a $25 gift certificate to Lawn Gnome Publishing by 5pm today. Happy Halloween!

Photos We have pins, glorious pins! $1 each. We have pins, glorious pins! $1 each.

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Photos You never know what you'll find in stock! Check out this book scored by Instagram user @defcon_az! You never know what you'll find in stock! Check out this book scored by Instagram user @defcon_az!

Photos Lawn Gnome Publishing and Phoenix holds Northern Arizona University and Flagstaff in our hearts in the aftermath of the recent school shootings. Our thoughts are with the families, students and faculty. Lawn Gnome Publishing and Phoenix holds Northern Arizona University and Flagstaff in our hearts in the aftermath of the recent school shootings. Our thoughts are with the families, students and faculty.

Photos This October, LGP is proud to participate in National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast cancer is the second most common kind of cancer in women. About 1 in 8 women born today in the United States will get breast cancer at some point. Regularly scheduled mammograms can save a life. This October, LGP is proud to participate in National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast cancer is the second most common kind of cancer in women. About 1 in 8 women born today in the United States will get breast cancer at some point. Regularly scheduled mammograms can save a life.

Photos If you haven't come out to our Open Mic on Mondays in awhile, be sure to come out October 5th at 8pm to catch Kevin Sandbloom! Touring nationally since 2005 some of his credits include opening for Anthony Hamilton, Gil Scott-Heron, Saul Williams and Bilal, as well as writing the title track for Robben Ford's Supernatural release. He has also been a guest teacher at Berklee College of Music and a featured performer at Brooklyn Academy of Music. on.fb.me/1WF3g08 If you haven't come out to our Open Mic on Mondays in awhile, be sure to come out October 5th at 8pm to catch Kevin Sandbloom! Touring nationally since 2005 some of his credits include opening for Anthony Hamilton, Gil Scott-Heron, Saul Williams and Bilal, as well as writing the title track for Robben Ford's Supernatural release. He has also been a guest teacher at Berklee College of Music and a featured performer at Brooklyn Academy of Music. on.fb.me/1WF3g08

Photos Roosevelt Row became Phoenix's first "great place" Thursday, a designation awarded by the American Planning Association for exemplary neighborhoods, streets and public spaces. Come see how Lawn Gnome contributes to this neighborhood tonight with a celebration of art, literature, live music, and comedy as part of the First Friday Artwalk! Roosevelt Row became Phoenix's first "great place" Thursday, a designation awarded by the American Planning Association for exemplary neighborhoods, streets and public spaces. Come see how Lawn Gnome contributes to this neighborhood tonight with a celebration of art, literature, live music, and comedy as part of the First Friday Artwalk!

Photos Need something to do to unwind on a Monday night? Check out Pink Slip Open Mic at 8pm for $1! You never know who is going to show up, like the performer in this photo (Phoenix musician and performance artist, Ryan Avery): Need something to do to unwind on a Monday night? Check out Pink Slip Open Mic at 8pm for $1! You never know who is going to show up, like the performer in this photo (Phoenix musician and performance artist, Ryan Avery):

Photos Yeah... we have books. We also carry incense, jewelry, bookends, local art and more! Thanks to Instagram user faeriesnot for the shout out! Yeah... we have books. We also carry incense, jewelry, bookends, local art and more! Thanks to Instagram user faeriesnot for the shout out!

Photos Tonight at 8pm, come witness Phoenix's craziest alphabetical variety show: PEP RALLY: Fortune! ▲ bit.ly/PEPFortune ▲ Tonight at 8pm, come witness Phoenix's craziest alphabetical variety show: PEP RALLY: Fortune! ▲ bit.ly/PEPFortune ▲

Photos Photos Photos Place: Lawn Gnome Publishing (33.4580891, -112.0675849) Address: Phoenix, AZ Remember when we celebrated Harry Potter's Birthday with the Sorting Hat and Free Butter Beer? Or what about the night we dedicated to Bill Murray? Or the Pink Slip Open Mic where we crammed 40 people on the patio during the rain? Or the Flannel Ball when it snowed? Subscribe to our events. You are the life of the party.

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We will not be hosting Pink Slip Open Mic tonight, due to severe weather storm warnings. Last year, we advertised events as happening whether it was rain or shine, but due to recent weather patterns, we feel it is responsible to ensure the safety of our attendees and our community. If you are on the street and need to seek refuge from the storm, feel free to come into the store and peruse our shelves. Follow our page and encourage others to do so too for more information about our events.

Photos Did you know that "War of the Worlds" and " Time Machine" author H.G. Wells popularized war gaming as a hobby? Did you know that "War of the Worlds" and " Time Machine" author H.G. Wells popularized war gaming as a hobby?

Photos Happy birthday to George R. R. Martin, writer of The Song of Ice & Fire series, who was born on September 20, 1948. Happy birthday to George R. R. Martin, writer of The Song of Ice & Fire series, who was born on September 20, 1948.

Photos "the animated map.. suddenly disappears – that’s the copyright era kicking in." http://onforb.es/1gsbvfq "the animated map.. suddenly disappears – that’s the copyright era kicking in." http://onforb.es/1gsbvfq

Photos Need tickets to AZ's most perimetricized variety show? bit.ly/PEPXTC Need tickets to AZ's most perimetricized variety show? bit.ly/PEPXTC

Pink Slip Open Mic is cancelled due to hazardous weather conditions. Please stay safe.

Photos Go on a date with a mystery book. Or just buy one to keep the hand drawn art from one of our Gnome-It-Alls. $2 - $5. Go on a date with a mystery book. Or just buy one to keep the hand drawn art from one of our Gnome-It-Alls. $2 - $5.

Photos Go on a Blind Date with a Book from Lawn Gnome Publishing. Each cover is drawn by hand by our employees. $2 each! Go on a Blind Date with a Book from Lawn Gnome Publishing. Each cover is drawn by hand by our employees. $2 each!

Photos Yarnball Storytelling is every Wednesday, 8pm. Check out events listings for themes and other events! Yarnball Storytelling is every Wednesday, 8pm. Check out events listings for themes and other events!

Movie Mayhem Event has been postponed due to storm debris! We will reschedule the show! Hope all of you made it thru the freak show that was last night!

Photos Read a book this weekend. You deserve it. Read a book this weekend. You deserve it.

Photos Even @[100044557658794:2048:Greg Stanton] made a pun worthy of the PEP Rally stage about tonight's cancellation. If you want to check out the best alphebetical variety show in Phoenix, pick up a raincheck good for any PEP Rally show in 2015 tonight! Even Greg Stanton made a pun worthy of the PEP Rally stage about tonight's cancellation. If you want to check out the best alphebetical variety show in Phoenix, pick up a raincheck good for any PEP Rally show in 2015 tonight!

You tagged Dan Hoen Hull and Rachel Egboro Ojo Photos Thanks to @[100063491292526:2048:The East Valley Tribune] for covering our Wednesday night storytelling event "Yarnball". Read about the evening here: http://bit.ly/1MsGjen. Visit our events tab to keep up on the latest events and topics! Thanks to The East Valley Tribune for covering our Wednesday night storytelling event "Yarnball". Read about the evening here: http://bit.ly/1MsGjen . Visit our events tab to keep up on the latest events and topics!

Photos This is the type of drawing you can find on our Blind Date books. This is the type of drawing you can find on our Blind Date books.

Pep Rally Season 2 events will be announced tonight! Get ready to buy tickets to your favorite dates before they sell out. Pep Rally is the only weekly topical poetry, storytelling, radio theater, live painting, music, and academia program in Phoenix with factchecks, audience games, video supplements, occasional snacks, and more!

Photos Don't know what to read? Try your luck with a Blind Date Book, each with a one-of-a-kind doodle, drawn by one of our Gnome-It-Alls for $2. Don't know what to read? Try your luck with a Blind Date Book, each with a one-of-a-kind doodle, drawn by one of our Gnome-It-Alls for $2.

Photos We have a new coat of paint on the outside, new neighbors moving in, and a Harry Potter party planned for First Friday. We have a new coat of paint on the outside, new neighbors moving in, and a Harry Potter party planned for First Friday.

Photos New crystal necklaces, seashell earrings and more in the jewelry case in the bookstore! New crystal necklaces, seashell earrings and more in the jewelry case in the bookstore!

Due to an invasion of deatheaters and bad weather, Lawn Gnome Publishing is unable to host the party this evening. For the safety of our wizards and muggles, we rescheduled the event for August 7th (First Friday) and now the event is totally free. Because our venue is outdoors, this happens from time to time. The bookstore will still be open until 10pm tonight if you want to hang out in your robes, wand in hand.

Photos New and Used Bookbags are in stock just in time for back to school! Hurry in before July 31 for these prices: Used bookbags - $10. New bookbags - $15. Vintage gym and travel bags $10 - $25! New and Used Bookbags are in stock just in time for back to school! Hurry in before July 31 for these prices: Used bookbags - $10. New bookbags - $15. Vintage gym and travel bags $10 - $25!

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Photos How many words rhyme with Lawn Gnome? We decided to find out inside our zine called Drawn Gnome. How many words rhyme with Lawn Gnome? We decided to find out inside our zine called Drawn Gnome.

Photos We have two unique copies of Antoine de Saint Exupery's "Little Prince" with the same illustrations you know and love. We have two unique copies of Antoine de Saint Exupery's "Little Prince" with the same illustrations you know and love.

Photos Happy Birthday to Antoine de Saint-Exupery born on June 29, 1900. Post in the comments your favorite illustration from "The Little Prince". Happy Birthday to Antoine de Saint-Exupery born on June 29, 1900. Post in the comments your favorite illustration from "The Little Prince".

Photos Don't let the sun cook your brains! Use a book to shade your head. #summerreading Don't let the sun cook your brains! Use a book to shade your head. #summerreading

Photos Extra, extra! "Drawn Gnome" zine is hot off the press! Extra, extra! "Drawn Gnome" zine is hot off the press!

Photos Check out our new arrivals: Richard Brautigan, Kurt Vonnegut, Simone de Beauvoir, and John Locke. Check out our new arrivals: Richard Brautigan, Kurt Vonnegut, Simone de Beauvoir, and John Locke.

Photos Every Monday, Lawn Gnome hosts Pink Slip Open Mic night where poets, musicians, comedians, dancers, and others have a chance to express what comes natural to them. Every Monday, Lawn Gnome hosts Pink Slip Open Mic night where poets, musicians, comedians, dancers, and others have a chance to express what comes natural to them.

Photos Has the Southwest charmed you today? Has the Southwest charmed you today?

Photos Hunter S. Thompson Portrait inside the store It was said that he would often sneak off into a room with a typewriter and rewrite his favorite books such as "The Great Gastby" and "A Farewell to Arms". Hunter S. Thompson Portrait inside the store It was said that he would often sneak off into a room with a typewriter and rewrite his favorite books such as "The Great Gastby" and "A Farewell to Arms".

Photos Oh, the places you'll go! Oh, the places you'll go!

Photos Someone let loose a bunch of butterflies into our store. Someone let loose a bunch of butterflies into our store.

Photos The never-ending chase of always having too much to read. *sigh* It's great. The never-ending chase of always having too much to read. *sigh* It's great.

Photos Gnome is where the art is. A peek at the first Lawn Gnome zine called Drawn Gnome. It's punny. Gnome is where the art is. A peek at the first Lawn Gnome zine called Drawn Gnome. It's punny.

Happy birthday to Walt Whitman.

Photos We feature local superstars like Jez Craig. He drew these sketches of famous authors. Can you guess who they are? We feature local superstars like Jez Craig. He drew these sketches of famous authors. Can you guess who they are?

Photos Rain in Arizona - you either love it or you hate it, am I right? Rain in Arizona - you either love it or you hate it, am I right?

Photos 1. What book are you currently reading? 2. Do you feel stuck in it or are you loving it? 3. Will you finish it before you start a new book? 1. What book are you currently reading? 2. Do you feel stuck in it or are you loving it? 3. Will you finish it before you start a new book?

Photos Check out this office setup from Instagram user @[100028835393501:2048:Dayvid LeMmon Photography]! We sell typewriters... Check out this office setup from Instagram user Dayvid LeMmon Photography! We sell typewriters...

Photos Check out this spooky picture of the bookstore! Check out this spooky picture of the bookstore!

Photos May 2nd is Independent Bookstore Day and Free Comic Book Day. Please stop by our shop today and pick up some summer reading material! Check out some other great locals that taught us a lot about the book trade over the years - @[100064404085394:2048:Changing Hands Bookstore], @[735819506533934:274:The BookShop Arizona], and @[115048691847025:274:Book Gallery]! May 2nd is Independent Bookstore Day and Free Comic Book Day. Please stop by our shop today and pick up some summer reading material! Check out some other great locals that taught us a lot about the book trade over the years - Changing Hands Bookstore, The BookShop Arizona, and Book Gallery!

This First Friday, we have a slew of artists sharing their work and free entertainment! If you live in Phoenix, we hope to see you there!

Mobile uploads There's a reason to hang out at here every single day. There's a reason to hang out at here every single day.

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Mobile uploads Attn: Have you dreamed of gnomes lately? Attn: Have you dreamed of gnomes lately?

Photos Don't judge a book... actually some of these covers are incredible! Don't judge a book... actually some of these covers are incredible!

Photos March 22 is @[112441115435817:274:Wonder Woman]'s birthday! #beltoftruth March 22 is Wonder Woman's birthday! #beltoftruth

Photos 3.141592... Lawn Gnome Publishing is a great place to get books on all subjects - including math books! Today is March 14th - Pi Day! Celebrate Pi Day by picking up a book, or eating pie from Bragg's Factory Diner - just a few blocks down the street! 3.141592... Lawn Gnome Publishing is a great place to get books on all subjects - including math books! Today is March 14th - Pi Day! Celebrate Pi Day by picking up a book, or eating pie from Bragg's Factory Diner - just a few blocks down the street!

Thanks to all that came out to Paint Phx in downtown Phoenix tonight!

Photos Bird is the word. Bird is the word.

We are on Instagram at @lawngnomepublishing. The more you gnome...

Photos We are the first bookstore to get Yik Yak pins... who will be the first Yak to wear one? We are the first bookstore to get Yik Yak pins... who will be the first Yak to wear one?

Photos Do you love BACON? Join us this Thursday, 8pm to see local performers and experts discuss the Kitchen at the next PEP Rally: (http://bit.ly/peprallybacon) where our host Hattie Jean Hayes will be giving away three tickets to the America Loves Bacon Festival! Do you love BACON? Join us this Thursday, 8pm to see local performers and experts discuss the Kitchen at the next PEP Rally: ( http://bit.ly/peprallybacon ) where our host Hattie Jean Hayes will be giving away three tickets to the America Loves Bacon Festival!

Photos Huge thank you to Welcome Diner for hosting our flash mob #shelfie event last night! After all of the great food, drinks, friends, books, and photos - it was a perfect night in Phoenix, AZ. Where should the Gnome-It-Alls visit next month? Huge thank you to Welcome Diner for hosting our flash mob #shelfie event last night! After all of the great food, drinks, friends, books, and photos - it was a perfect night in Phoenix, AZ. Where should the Gnome-It-Alls visit next month?

Photos February 19th is the birthday of the author behind Joy Luck Club - @[100044500446752:2048:Amy Tan]! She has written a lot of popular fiction that expands the boundaries of fiction and biography, transcending culture and entertaining millions. Order any book by Amy Tan from @[104007999637195:274:AbeBooks] here: http://bit.ly/amytanbday February 19th is the birthday of the author behind Joy Luck Club - Amy Tan! She has written a lot of popular fiction that expands the boundaries of fiction and biography, transcending culture and entertaining millions. Order any book by Amy Tan from AbeBooks here: http://bit.ly/amytanbday

Photos Fat Tuesday, Mardi Gras, whatever you want to call today... every day is a good day to be yourself, do what you like to do - "The big bass drum led the big parade / All on a Mardi Gras Day The trombone was playing the tailgate song / All on a Mardi Gras Day / The bugler came down playing a bugle call / All on a Mardi Gras Day And all that you could hear the people say Was "Oh Bah Lea" - Dr. John Fat Tuesday, Mardi Gras, whatever you want to call today... every day is a good day to be yourself, do what you like to do - "The big bass drum led the big parade / All on a Mardi Gras Day The trombone was playing the tailgate song / All on a Mardi Gras Day / The bugler came down playing a bugle call / All on a Mardi Gras Day And all that you could hear the people say Was "Oh Bah Lea" - Dr. John

Photos Happy birthday to @[100044395150758:2048:LeVar Burton]! Thank you for sharing the power of reading and storytelling! Happy birthday to LeVar Burton! Thank you for sharing the power of reading and storytelling!

Photos Our neighbors from @[104120236291500:274:Phoenix Union Bioscience High School] are collecting canned foods, backpacks and bottled water for the homeless. The Helping Hand Drive Box is on the patio of Lawn Gnome Publishing during business hours. Pick up will be every Monday and Friday for two weeks. This entire project was conceived by high school students that are concerned with displacement of people in our community. Please consider stopping by and giving to those that will appreciate these items to meet basic needs. Our neighbors from Phoenix Union Bioscience High School are collecting canned foods, backpacks and bottled water for the homeless. The Helping Hand Drive Box is on the patio of Lawn Gnome Publishing during business hours. Pick up will be every Monday and Friday for two weeks. This entire project was conceived by high school students that are concerned with displacement of people in our community. Please consider stopping by and giving to those that will appreciate these items to meet basic needs.

Photos It's that time of year to wake up and READ the roses! Book Roses will be $2 each or a bouquet of a dozen for $20. We also will have assorted arrangements in mason jars and vases just in time for Valentine's Day. Do not forget that we have Blind Date books for $2 each as well! It's that time of year to wake up and READ the roses! Book Roses will be $2 each or a bouquet of a dozen for $20. We also will have assorted arrangements in mason jars and vases just in time for Valentine's Day. Do not forget that we have Blind Date books for $2 each as well!

Photos Every day, our Gnome-It-Alls put new items on the shelves. Today, we present to the world these D20 Letter Fashion Pendants! Place: Lawn Gnome Publishing (33.4580891, -112.0675849) Address: Phoenix, AZ Every day, our Gnome-It-Alls put new items on the shelves. Today, we present to the world these D20 Letter Fashion Pendants!

Photos We now carry D20's in assorted styles for $2 each or three for $5! We now carry D20's in assorted styles for $2 each or three for $5!

Photos #TBT Remember when Aydin Immortal from @[100063612854611:2048:Wolvves] was working at the bookstore? #TBT Remember when Aydin Immortal from Wolvves was working at the bookstore?

Photos Handmade journals $5, and for every journal you buy, we give one to an Arizona high school student! — at Lawn Gnome Publishing Handmade journals $5, and for every journal you buy, we give one to an Arizona high school student! — at Lawn Gnome Publishing

Photos Check out this never used Polaroid Square Shooter 2, with case, we have in the shop! $35. Check out this never used Polaroid Square Shooter 2, with case, we have in the shop! $35.

Photos Here is season one of Pep Rally! Every Thursday, 8pm, at Lawn Gnome. Admission is only $5 with some of Phoenix's best poets, comedians, storytellers, musicians, academics and performance artists exploring themes in a sometimes educational but always entertaining format! Here is season one of Pep Rally! Every Thursday, 8pm, at Lawn Gnome. Admission is only $5 with some of Phoenix's best poets, comedians, storytellers, musicians, academics and performance artists exploring themes in a sometimes educational but always entertaining format!

Photos The first literary character licensing agreement was signed on January 6, 1930 by A.A. Milne. http://bit.ly/pigletpooh The first literary character licensing agreement was signed on January 6, 1930 by A.A. Milne. http://bit.ly/pigletpooh

Photos Alexander Dumas, author of The Three Musketeers, The Count of Monte Cristo, and Man in the Iron Mask, fought in his first duel on January 5th, 1825 - which resulted in his pants falling down. http://bit.ly/1HiYdef Alexander Dumas, author of The Three Musketeers, The Count of Monte Cristo, and Man in the Iron Mask, fought in his first duel on January 5th, 1825 - which resulted in his pants falling down. http://bit.ly/1HiYdef

Photos JD Salinger was born on New Year's Day, 1919. http://bit.ly/14fTmMU JD Salinger was born on New Year's Day, 1919. http://bit.ly/14fTmMU

Photos We celebrate the fictional birthday of @[100044261627778:2048:Vladimir Nabokov]'s character Dolores 'Lolita' Haze on New Year's Day. The book was the first English novel written by the acclaimed Russian writer. http://bit.ly/1rGQVNs We celebrate the fictional birthday of Vladimir Nabokov's character Dolores 'Lolita' Haze on New Year's Day. The book was the first English novel written by the acclaimed Russian writer. http://bit.ly/1rGQVNs

We will be closing on New Year's Day at 6pm. Thanks to everyone that braced the cold (rain, sleet, and snow) to the Flannel Ball New Year's Party and Art Show.

Photos We just got our 2015 Slingshot Calendars in today! Pocket calendars are $7 and the spiral bound daily planners are $15! Each day has a tidbit of revolutionary facts for those of you that want to change the world we live in! We just got our 2015 Slingshot Calendars in today! Pocket calendars are $7 and the spiral bound daily planners are $15! Each day has a tidbit of revolutionary facts for those of you that want to change the world we live in!

Photos On December 28, 1732, @[114582898554344:274:Ben Franklin] published the first Poor Richard's Almanac: http://bit.ly/1D1H5XG On December 28, 1732, Ben Franklin published the first Poor Richard's Almanac: http://bit.ly/1D1H5XG

Photos Photos Do you have plans for New Year's Eve yet? Buy your Flannel Ball tix: bit.ly/flannelballQR

Photos The first novel ever to be written on a typewriter may have been Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain. Want a retro typewriter to write on? http://bit.ly/twaintype The first novel ever to be written on a typewriter may have been Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain. Want a retro typewriter to write on? http://bit.ly/twaintype

Did you know people in India are the world's biggest readers, spending an average 10.7 hours a week?

Photos On December 26, 1944, @[100044628122175:2048:Tennessee Williams]' The Glass Menagerie premiered in a Chicago theater: http://bit.ly/1EqPPv8 On December 26, 1944, Tennessee Williams' The Glass Menagerie premiered in a Chicago theater: http://bit.ly/1EqPPv8

Photos Gnomes get excited when they see flat presents under the tree... Gnomes get excited when they see flat presents under the tree...

Photos For those that live in Phoenix, we had to share this group show that will be running until January 2nd at @[100037145086128:2048:Modified Arts]. All of the work is local, relevant, and amazing. http://modifiedarts.org/uncategorized/visions-phoenix-reality-surreality/ For those that live in Phoenix, we had to share this group show that will be running until January 2nd at Modified Arts. All of the work is local, relevant, and amazing. http://modifiedarts.org/uncategorized/visions-phoenix-reality-surreality/

Photos Did you know that on weekends after Harry Potter book releases, ER visits for children decreased almost by fifty percent? http://bit.ly/1GLU2W8 Did you know that on weekends after Harry Potter book releases, ER visits for children decreased almost by fifty percent? http://bit.ly/1GLU2W8

Photos Just sold this @[106272096071533:274:Richard Feynman] Lecture of Physics on our Etsy store! Why don't you check it out and see if there is anyone you can cross off your gift list? http://bit.ly/lawngnomeetsy Just sold this Richard Feynman Lecture of Physics on our Etsy store! Why don't you check it out and see if there is anyone you can cross off your gift list? http://bit.ly/lawngnomeetsy

Photos It's not a problem unless it affects your ability to function. That's what the book pushers told me, anyway. It's not a problem unless it affects your ability to function. That's what the book pushers told me, anyway.

Photos "But Shakespeare’s magic could not copied be; Within that circle none durst walk but he." - John Dryden (1631–1700) Essay of Dramatic Poesy. Invite Shakespeare onto your doorstep: http://bit.ly/1umpmF3 "But Shakespeare’s magic could not copied be; Within that circle none durst walk but he." - John Dryden (1631–1700) Essay of Dramatic Poesy. Invite Shakespeare onto your doorstep: http://bit.ly/1umpmF3

Photos Dwarves whistle while they work. Gnomes whittle while they work. Dwarves whistle while they work. Gnomes whittle while they work.

Photos Now this is a book a gnome can get behind! Now this is a book a gnome can get behind!

Photos "I like the cold weather. It means you get work done." - Noam Chomsky "I like the cold weather. It means you get work done." - Noam Chomsky

Photos "Happy, happy Christmas, that can win us back to the delusions of our childhood days, recall to the old man the pleasures of his youth, and transport the traveler back to his own fireside and quiet home!" - Charles Dickens "Happy, happy Christmas, that can win us back to the delusions of our childhood days, recall to the old man the pleasures of his youth, and transport the traveler back to his own fireside and quiet home!" - Charles Dickens

Photos "I love Christmas, not just because of the presents but because of all the decorations and lights and the warmth of the season." - Ashley Tisdale "I love Christmas, not just because of the presents but because of all the decorations and lights and the warmth of the season." - Ashley Tisdale

Photos "The two most joyous times of the year are Christmas morning and the end of school." - Alice Cooper "The two most joyous times of the year are Christmas morning and the end of school." - Alice Cooper

Photos "He who has not Christmas in his heart will never find it under a tree." - Roy L. Smith "He who has not Christmas in his heart will never find it under a tree." - Roy L. Smith

Photos "I like to compare the holiday season with the way a child listens to a favorite story. The pleasure is in the familiar way the story begins, the anticipation of familiar turns it takes, the familiar moments of suspense, and the familiar climax and ending." - Fred Rogers "I like to compare the holiday season with the way a child listens to a favorite story. The pleasure is in the familiar way the story begins, the anticipation of familiar turns it takes, the familiar moments of suspense, and the familiar climax and ending." - Fred Rogers

Photos "O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree, Your boughs can teach a lesson That constant faith and hope sublime Lend strength and comfort through all time. O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree, Your boughs can teach a lesson." - Author Unknown "O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree, Your boughs can teach a lesson That constant faith and hope sublime Lend strength and comfort through all time. O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree, Your boughs can teach a lesson." - Author Unknown

Photos "And so this is Xmas (war is over) For weak and for strong (if you want it) For rich and the poor ones (war is over) The world is so wrong (if you want it) And so happy Xmas (war is over) For black and for white (if you want it) For yellow and red ones (war is over) Let's stop all the fight (now)" - John Lennon, This Is Xmas "And so this is Xmas (war is over) For weak and for strong (if you want it) For rich and the poor ones (war is over) The world is so wrong (if you want it) And so happy Xmas (war is over) For black and for white (if you want it) For yellow and red ones (war is over) Let's stop all the fight (now)" - John Lennon, This Is Xmas

Photos Did you know that pinball was illegal in New York City, Los Angeles, Salt Lake City and Chicago for almost thirty years? Learn more about the ban and nuggets of pinball history from this book: http://bit.ly/completepinball Did you know that pinball was illegal in New York City, Los Angeles, Salt Lake City and Chicago for almost thirty years? Learn more about the ban and nuggets of pinball history from this book: http://bit.ly/completepinball

Photos Thanks to everyone that came out to the @[1460016154283537:274:The Paper Plane Zine] Release Party on December 6th! Readers put down their books, closed their laptops and participated in the creative process while Phoenix bands @[100064009876807:2048:The Multi Award Winning Male Pattern Radness] and @[163157360557741:274:The Darling Sounds] laid down the soundtrack! Thanks to everyone that came out to the The Paper Plane Zine Release Party on December 6th! Readers put down their books, closed their laptops and participated in the creative process while Phoenix bands The Multi Award Winning Male Pattern Radness and The Darling Sounds laid down the soundtrack!

Photos The University of Cincinnati has the record for the most overdue library book taken out and returned — “Medical Reports of the Effects of Water, Cold & Warm, Remedy in Fever & Febrile Diseases, Whether Applied to the Body or Used Internally” by James Currie, printed in London in 1805 - was checked out in 1823 from the medical library and was returned December 7, 1968, by the borrower’s great-grandson, Richard Dodd. Here's the book: http://bit.ly/richarddodd The University of Cincinnati has the record for the most overdue library book taken out and returned — “Medical Reports of the Effects of Water, Cold & Warm, Remedy in Fever & Febrile Diseases, Whether Applied to the Body or Used Internally” by James Currie, printed in London in 1805 - was checked out in 1823 from the medical library and was returned December 7, 1968, by the borrower’s great-grandson, Richard Dodd. Here's the book: http://bit.ly/richarddodd

Photos @[100044261627778:2048:Vladimir Nabokov] finished writing Lolita on December 6th, 1953. #classicliterature Catch your copy: http://bit.ly/nabakov Vladimir Nabokov finished writing Lolita on December 6th, 1953. #classicliterature Catch your copy: http://bit.ly/nabakov

Photos Allen Ginsberg was arrested on December 5, 1967, protesting the Vietnam War. 'Planet News' was finished shortly after: http://bit.ly/lawngnome Allen Ginsberg was arrested on December 5, 1967, protesting the Vietnam War. 'Planet News' was finished shortly after: http://bit.ly/lawngnome

Photos It has been 200 years since the death of Marquis de Sade, a writer that spent much of his life in imprisonment, and our culture knows more about him through television and cinema than we do from reading his literary works. Penguin Classics Deluxe released an English translation of 'Philosophy in the Boudiour / Immoral Mentors" with haunting and erotic illustration by Tomar Hanuka. What do you think about Marquis de Sade? http://bit.ly/marquisdesade It has been 200 years since the death of Marquis de Sade, a writer that spent much of his life in imprisonment, and our culture knows more about him through television and cinema than we do from reading his literary works. Penguin Classics Deluxe released an English translation of 'Philosophy in the Boudiour / Immoral Mentors" with haunting and erotic illustration by Tomar Hanuka. What do you think about Marquis de Sade? http://bit.ly/marquisdesade

Photos Ch ch ch ch ch Chia Gnome! Order this for your gnome lover: http://bit.ly/chiagnome Ch ch ch ch ch Chia Gnome! Order this for your gnome lover: http://bit.ly/chiagnome

Photos Fiction Department, 1960 #TBT Fiction Department, 1960 #TBT

Photos Hey, it's your home. You may say whatever you want in your home. http://bit.ly/gnomemoon Hey, it's your home. You may say whatever you want in your home. http://bit.ly/gnomemoon

Photos We accept cash, card and @[100064300105176:2048:Square]. Place: Lawn Gnome Publishing (33.4580891, -112.0675849) Address: Phoenix, AZ We accept cash, card and Square.

Photos We finally found a vintage library poster that would help our customers navigate our shelves! We finally found a vintage library poster that would help our customers navigate our shelves!

Photos Stop! Our staff is knowledgeable and we will help you find a specific book using our routinely maintained database. If we don't have it in our store, we can search through hundreds of used bookstores and have your title delivered for pickup, or to your doorstep. Stop! Our staff is knowledgeable and we will help you find a specific book using our routinely maintained database. If we don't have it in our store, we can search through hundreds of used bookstores and have your title delivered for pickup, or to your doorstep.

Photos Tennessee Williams' 'A Streetcar Named Desire' opened on Broadway on December 3, 1947. Snag you copy here: http://bit.ly/1vl3Kgs Tennessee Williams' 'A Streetcar Named Desire' opened on Broadway on December 3, 1947. Snag you copy here: http://bit.ly/1vl3Kgs

Photos Need postage? We got you covered. Need postage? We got you covered.

Photos November 30th is Mark Twain's birthday. "The man who does not read good books has no advantage over the man who can't read them." Browse Mark Twain's best books: http://bit.ly/1rKkf0p November 30th is Mark Twain's birthday. "The man who does not read good books has no advantage over the man who can't read them." Browse Mark Twain's best books: http://bit.ly/1rKkf0p

Photos Some bookshelves are timeless. http://amzn.to/1A1JL6g Some bookshelves are timeless. http://amzn.to/1A1JL6g

Photos Shop at an independent bookstore for this Small Business Saturday! This holiday season, Lawn Gnome Publishing stocked $1 Blind Date Books (not available online). Shop at an independent bookstore for this Small Business Saturday! This holiday season, Lawn Gnome Publishing stocked $1 Blind Date Books (not available online).

Photos On November 29, 1918, Madeleine L'Engle, author of the young adult book "A Wrinkle In Time", was born. http://bit.ly/1y3kV6Y On November 29, 1918, Madeleine L'Engle, author of the young adult book "A Wrinkle In Time", was born. http://bit.ly/1y3kV6Y

Photos http://ind.pn/1Fk0KBV A long-lost letter that inspired Jack Kerouac’s free-form style in On the Road has been discovered after 60 years - a letter that @[100044187561614:2048:Allen Ginsberg] was rumored to have dropped into the ocean! http://bit.ly/1tpXZIz http://ind.pn/1Fk0KBV A long-lost letter that inspired Jack Kerouac’s free-form style in On the Road has been discovered after 60 years - a letter that Allen Ginsberg was rumored to have dropped into the ocean! http://bit.ly/1tpXZIz

Photos Australian researchers have deciphered an 1,300 year-old ancient Egyptian handbook, the "Handbook of Ritual Power", which -among other things - tells readers how to cast love spells, exorcise evil spirits and treat "black jaundice," a bacterial infection that is still around today and can be fatal. http://bit.ly/1uRR7Jm Australian researchers have deciphered an 1,300 year-old ancient Egyptian handbook, the "Handbook of Ritual Power", which -among other things - tells readers how to cast love spells, exorcise evil spirits and treat "black jaundice," a bacterial infection that is still around today and can be fatal. http://bit.ly/1uRR7Jm

Photos Richard Scarry's first book is 40 years old! http://bit.ly/1FhhEmF Richard Scarry's first book is 40 years old! http://bit.ly/1FhhEmF

Photos "Men do not understand books until they have a certain amount of life, or at any rate no man understands a deep book, until he has seen and lived at least part of its contents." –Ezra Pound #books http://bit.ly/1uYpfDo "Men do not understand books until they have a certain amount of life, or at any rate no man understands a deep book, until he has seen and lived at least part of its contents." –Ezra Pound #books http://bit.ly/1uYpfDo

Photos Congrats to Dan Hull for winning the Mayor's Art Award for Creative Writing in Phoenix! Dan built Yarnball Storytelling from the ground up at Lawn Gnome Publishing which has grown into shows at other venues and fostered a beautiful storytelling scene. Tonight, at @[100038993720164:2048:Space 55], let's honor Dan and his programmed show "Storyline: Metamorphosis" at 10:30pm. Thank you, Dan! You deserve this! Congrats to Dan Hull for winning the Mayor's Art Award for Creative Writing in Phoenix! Dan built Yarnball Storytelling from the ground up at Lawn Gnome Publishing which has grown into shows at other venues and fostered a beautiful storytelling scene. Tonight, at Space 55, let's honor Dan and his programmed show "Storyline: Metamorphosis" at 10:30pm. Thank you, Dan! You deserve this!

Photos "Some books leave us free and some books make us free." –Ralph Waldo Emerson http://bit.ly/1vtAoNO "Some books leave us free and some books make us free." –Ralph Waldo Emerson http://bit.ly/1vtAoNO

Photos Artists' books, such as this one, 'Map ed Veveiis' by Genevieve Seille, are an attempt to expand what we know as 'books'. Artists' books, such as this one, 'Map ed Veveiis' by Genevieve Seille, are an attempt to expand what we know as 'books'.

Photos This year's winner of the Diagram Prize (AKA Oddest Title of the Year) went to 'Goblinproofing One's Chicken Coop', by Reginald Bakeley and Clint Marsh. In the tradition of Brian Froud and Lemony Snickett, this creative book helps us get rid of the pesky critters of the fantasy world: http://bit.ly/1x5L6FZ This year's winner of the Diagram Prize (AKA Oddest Title of the Year) went to 'Goblinproofing One's Chicken Coop', by Reginald Bakeley and Clint Marsh. In the tradition of Brian Froud and Lemony Snickett, this creative book helps us get rid of the pesky critters of the fantasy world: http://bit.ly/1x5L6FZ

Photos Don't Go Chasing Windmills. bit.ly/1xqxwkc Don't Go Chasing Windmills. bit.ly/1xqxwkc

Photos This steampunk photograph of Toad from Wind in the Willows really puts the book back into our imagination as the best lesson in manic arrogance. Let us all learn from Kenneth Grahame's characters again and again! http://bit.ly/1xV7mGj This steampunk photograph of Toad from Wind in the Willows really puts the book back into our imagination as the best lesson in manic arrogance. Let us all learn from Kenneth Grahame's characters again and again! http://bit.ly/1xV7mGj

Photos @[100064984620073:2048:The Mountain] makes all kinds of amazing fantasy shirts, but this one is not a fluke: http://amzn.to/1xIEYWT The Mountain makes all kinds of amazing fantasy shirts, but this one is not a fluke: http://amzn.to/1xIEYWT

Photos Every Monday, any purchase includes a free magazine of choice.#lawngnome #ilovemondays Every Monday, any purchase includes a free magazine of choice.#lawngnome #ilovemondays

Photos Happy birthday to @[100044548174627:2048:Neil Gaiman]! http://bit.ly/1twJH8R Happy birthday to Neil Gaiman! http://bit.ly/1twJH8R

Photos On November 10, 1960, D.H. Lawrence's "Lady Chatterley's Lover" sold 200,000 copies. Lawrence was finally cleared of obscenity charges eight days earlier, and this was the first day the book was available since being banned in Great Britain in 1928. The book was also banned in the United States, Japan, Australia, India, and Canada. Celebrate overcoming censorship today, and check out this modern cover art from graphic artist @[105492716150612:274:Chester Brown]: http://bit.ly/1GG5KV5 On November 10, 1960, D.H. Lawrence's "Lady Chatterley's Lover" sold 200,000 copies. Lawrence was finally cleared of obscenity charges eight days earlier, and this was the first day the book was available since being banned in Great Britain in 1928. The book was also banned in the United States, Japan, Australia, India, and Canada. Celebrate overcoming censorship today, and check out this modern cover art from graphic artist Chester Brown: http://bit.ly/1GG5KV5

Photos Dylan Thomas passed away on November 9th, 1953. "Do not go gentle into that good night but rage, rage against the dying of the light." http://bit.ly/1xw0EV6 Dylan Thomas passed away on November 9th, 1953. "Do not go gentle into that good night but rage, rage against the dying of the light." http://bit.ly/1xw0EV6

Photos Bram Stoker rose on November 8th, 1847. Bram Stoker rose on November 8th, 1847.

Photos Sigmund Freud's "Interpretation of Dreams" is first published on November 4th, 1899. http://bit.ly/1xPivpX Sigmund Freud's "Interpretation of Dreams" is first published on November 4th, 1899. http://bit.ly/1xPivpX

Photos Help us thrive by buying something on a Monday. In return, you may pick any magazine to take home for free (offer only good in our brick and mortar located at 905 N 5th St in Phoenix, AZ). Help us thrive by buying something on a Monday. In return, you may pick any magazine to take home for free (offer only good in our brick and mortar located at 905 N 5th St in Phoenix, AZ).

Photos You need more places to put books? http://amzn.to/1pgaGux You need more places to put books? http://amzn.to/1pgaGux

Photos Gargoyles kidnapping gnomes! Noooooo! http://amzn.to/13sbBxV Gargoyles kidnapping gnomes! Noooooo! http://amzn.to/13sbBxV

Photos Margaret Atwood will be speaking on fiction genre "Cli-Fi" at Arizona State University in Phoenix on November 5th. http://bit.ly/1sWPQLm Margaret Atwood will be speaking on fiction genre "Cli-Fi" at Arizona State University in Phoenix on November 5th. http://bit.ly/1sWPQLm

Photos "If one cannot enjoy reading a book over and over again, there is no use in reading it at all." -Oscar Wilde http://bit.ly/1sWJziz "If one cannot enjoy reading a book over and over again, there is no use in reading it at all." -Oscar Wilde http://bit.ly/1sWJziz

Photos Clickity clackity poetry! Check out all of our quirky vintage tape players, typewriters, globes, t-shirts, belt buckles, leatherwork and gnomes! Every day we get something new! Clickity clackity poetry! Check out all of our quirky vintage tape players, typewriters, globes, t-shirts, belt buckles, leatherwork and gnomes! Every day we get something new!

Photos Happy birthday, Sylvia Plath! http://bit.ly/1Dit6vr Happy birthday, Sylvia Plath! http://bit.ly/1Dit6vr

Photos Raymond Chandler begins work on his final novel on this day in 1958. http://bit.ly/1vQvDwn Raymond Chandler begins work on his final novel on this day in 1958. http://bit.ly/1vQvDwn

Photos Please keep bookstores from becoming Foot Lockers. (Image downloaded from the current New Yorker, in an article called "The Endangered Bookstores of New York). Please keep bookstores from becoming Foot Lockers. (Image downloaded from the current New Yorker, in an article called "The Endangered Bookstores of New York).

Photos @[100046470890637:2048:Emby Alexander] is rumored to be playing a show tonight at @[122463931169397:274:Lawn Gnome Publishing]! Be therrrrrrrre! Also, we got new domino, letter tile, plastic barrel monkey, and guitar pick jewelry in stock! Place: Lawn Gnome Publishing (33.4580891, -112.0675849) Address: Phoenix, AZ Emby Alexander is rumored to be playing a show tonight at Lawn Gnome Publishing! Be therrrrrrrre! Also, we got new domino, letter tile, plastic barrel monkey, and guitar pick jewelry in stock!

Photos Ursala Le Guin was born on October 21st in 1929. Ursala Le Guin was born on October 21st in 1929.

Photos Moby Dick was published for the first time as a three volume version titled "The Whale" in London on October 18th, 1851. Moby Dick was published for the first time as a three volume version titled "The Whale" in London on October 18th, 1851.

Photos Redecorate your room this weekend with stories. Redecorate your room this weekend with stories.

Photos Friday is here. Stop in and go away for the weekend. Friday is here. Stop in and go away for the weekend.

"I cannot sleep unless I am surrounded by books." –Jorge Luis Borges

"You know you’ve read a good book when you turn the last page and feel a little as if you have lost a friend." –Paul Sweeney

"What you don’t know would make a great book." –Sydney Smith

"In old days books were written by men of letters and read by the public. Nowadays books are written by the public and read by nobody." –Oscar Wilde

"I divide all readers into two classes; those who read to remember and those who read to forget." –William Lyon Phelps

"One always has a better book in one’s mind than one can manage to get onto paper." –Michael Cunningham

"A great book should leave you with many experiences, and slightly exhausted at the end. You live several lives while reading." –William Styron

"Where is human nature so weak as in the bookstore?" –Henry Ward Beecher

"Make it a rule never to give a child a book you would not read yourself." –George Bernard Shaw

"It is a good rule after reading a new book, never to allow yourself another new one till you have read an old one in between." –C.S. Lewis

"Reading a book is like re-writing it for yourself." –Angela Carter

"The only important thing in a book is the meaning that it has for you." –W. Somerset Maugham

"If one cannot enjoy reading a book over and over again, there is no use in reading it at all." –Oscar Wilde

"A book is the only place in which you can examine a fragile thought without breaking it." –Edward P. Morgan

"Beware of the person of one book." –Thomas Aquinas

"The books that the world calls immoral are books that show the world its own shame." –Oscar Wilde

"There are perhaps no days of our childhood we lived so fully as those we spent with a favorite book." –Marcel Proust

"Keep reading books, but remember that a book is only a book, and you should learn to think for yourself." –Maxim Gorky

"Are we not like two volumes of one book?" –Marceline Desbordes-Valmore

"A book is a version of the world. If you do not like it, ignore it or offer your own version in return." –Salman Rushdie

"A good novel tells us the truth about its hero; but a bad novel tells us the truth about its author." –Gilbert K. Chesterton

"Great books help you understand, and they help you feel understood." –John Green http://bit.ly/ZSy70t

"The book you don’t read won’t help." –Jim Rohn

"Any book that helps a child to form a habit of reading, to make reading one of his deep and continuing needs, is good for him." –Maya Angelou

"There are many little ways to enlarge your child’s world. Love of books is the best of all." –Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis

"If you only read the books that everyone else is reading, you can only think what everyone else is thinking." –Haruki Murakami

"Always read something that will make you look good if you die in the middle of it." –P.J. O’Rourke

"I would never read a book if it were possible for me to talk half an hour with the man who wrote it." –Woodrow Wilson

"There comes a time when you have to choose between turning the page and closing the book." –Josh Jameson

"If we encounter a man of rare intellect, we should ask him what books he reads." –Ralph Waldo Emerson

"Whenever you read a good book, somewhere in the world a door opens to allow in more light." –Vera Nazarian

"A book is a dream that you hold in your hand." –Neil Gaiman

No two persons ever read the same book. –Edmund Wilson

Photos Many of our employees and interns have moved on to be successful librarians. Thanks to librarians everywhere. Many of our employees and interns have moved on to be successful librarians. Thanks to librarians everywhere.

Photos I would add tea & coffee proof too. Today is also Lawn Gnome's "Magazine Monday" special. Every Monday, any purchase over $5 gets a free magazine! I would add tea & coffee proof too. Today is also Lawn Gnome's "Magazine Monday" special. Every Monday, any purchase over $5 gets a free magazine!

Photos Ask any gnome. The best cure for hangovers is reading more. Ask any gnome. The best cure for hangovers is reading more.

Photos Looking for a magical place to read like this forest in Poland? Come inside Lawn Gnome Publishing, pick up a book, and go someplace magical. Looking for a magical place to read like this forest in Poland? Come inside Lawn Gnome Publishing, pick up a book, and go someplace magical.

Photos NEW recycled bookbags + book donations + handmade notebooks = instaGLAM! Just because you like to read doesn't mean you can't have style. Gear up at LG. #readersruletheworld NEW recycled bookbags + book donations + handmade notebooks = instaGLAM! Just because you like to read doesn't mean you can't have style. Gear up at LG. #readersruletheworld

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Photos School is bumpin'. Make sure to get your books at a cheaper price from your favorite Gnome. School is bumpin'. Make sure to get your books at a cheaper price from your favorite Gnome.

Photos Lawn Gnome has French, Spanish, and NOW Japanese training books and many more. Achieve your dreams here, and learn a language with a Gnome's help. Lawn Gnome has French, Spanish, and NOW Japanese training books and many more. Achieve your dreams here, and learn a language with a Gnome's help.

Photos Who has better hair: Charles Dickens or Oscar Wilde? Bummer...The styles we missed out on! Who has better hair: Charles Dickens or Oscar Wilde? Bummer...The styles we missed out on!

Photos Come cool off at Lawn Gnome! Just try not to get any ice cream on the books ;) Come cool off at Lawn Gnome! Just try not to get any ice cream on the books ;)

It's National Book Lovers Day! What are you all reading right now? Also, if you need a good read, come on in and grab a book :)!

Thanks for coming to the poetry slam this Thursday. Our season is almost complete! This weekend, we will be slinging literature and writer's accessories, so please come in and scope out what may be hiding among our shelves.

Photos Show off your dino-love<3 at Lawn Gnome Show off your dino-love♥ at Lawn Gnome

Tonights show has been CANCELED last minute. Sorry everyone for the late notice, was just notified that the lead member, Josh Burwanker, is ill and headed to a doctor. Let's wish him well, and hope he brings his band back soon, when he is better.

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Photos July 15th, 2014 is Henry David Thoreau's 197th birthday. July 15th, 2014 is Henry David Thoreau's 197th birthday.

Photos "Literature is the art of writing something that will be read twice." "Literature is the art of writing something that will be read twice."

We will be open at 5pm today. Sometimes small businesses do silly things like lock the keys in the store because our noses are always stuck in a book. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Photos A book is something that you can buy that will make you richer. A book is something that you can buy that will make you richer.

Photos Thanks, Gnobama! Thanks, Gnobama!

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The Gnomes pay attention to talented writers of all genres. Today, July 5th, the creator and writer for Weeds and Orange Is the New Black, Jenji Kohan celebrates her birthday. Thanks for all you have given the world, Jenji. Happy birthday!

As the first storm of the season rips through downtown Phoenix, our front porch is full of fearless poets and listeners. These spoken words are even more beautiful with a strong force of nature behind them.

Phoenix Poetry Slam is every Thursday at 8pm!

Photos Photos Hi there, dear readers! We gnomes love to carry things around in backpacks. It just so happens we have a variety of backpacks for you to share in the joy of packing things and then carrying them on your back! Just imagine what you can store in a back pack of your very own! Personally, we gnomes like to carry books, snacks and the occasional tools for building gnome crafts, like the hugely popular Esoteric Mason Jars. For your back packing needs, come over to our store and take your pick!

Photos #TBT This is a photo taken by our owner when he was a bookseller ten years ago. Harry Potter releases were exciting events including food, costumes, games, and anticipation. #TBT This is a photo taken by our owner when he was a bookseller ten years ago. Harry Potter releases were exciting events including food, costumes, games, and anticipation.

Photos On this day in 1926, Allen Ginsberg was born. On this day in 1926, Allen Ginsberg was born.

Mobile uploads Hand-knit laptop koozies and esoteric jars @lawngnomepublishing! Hand-knit laptop koozies and esoteric jars @lawngnomepublishing!

Photos We have vintage typewriters and cameras as part of our inventory! Check out this Polaroid Land Camera: We have vintage typewriters and cameras as part of our inventory! Check out this Polaroid Land Camera:

Mobile uploads Five dollar cookbooks! Five dollar cookbooks!

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Photos Local poet and word smith Bill Campana's newest new book Said Beauty to the Blues is fresh and tasty and on our shelves for just 20 buckaroos! Here we see our gnome friend Beez'lorp getting ready to put this copy on the shelf. He's already read through it and loved every word! Get your copy today! Local poet and word smith Bill Campana's newest new book Said Beauty to the Blues is fresh and tasty and on our shelves for just 20 buckaroos! Here we see our gnome friend Beez'lorp getting ready to put this copy on the shelf. He's already read through it and loved every word! Get your copy today!

Mobile uploads What's better than spending a summer afternoon playing old-school arcade games? What's better than spending a summer afternoon playing old-school arcade games?

It's Mother's Day tomorrow! Do you still need to get something cute for your mom? We have a bunch of unique gifts for sale including book roses, jewelry, greeting cards and gift certificates, and much more. We also have a ton of great books--a solid gift idea for all of the bookworm mothers out there :)!

Photos If you venture out of your house for one thing today... it better be for reading material. If you venture out of your house for one thing today... it better be for reading material.

Photos UPDATE: Little dude will be just fine, just a few scratches and a bit scared. Wind is no match for him. UPDATE: Little dude will be just fine, just a few scratches and a bit scared. Wind is no match for him.

Photos If you are going camping this weekend, don't forget to pick up a good book before you go. We can't just tell ghost stories around the fire all of the time... If you are going camping this weekend, don't forget to pick up a good book before you go. We can't just tell ghost stories around the fire all of the time...

Photos April 23rd is a symbolic date for world literature. It is on this date in 1616 that Cervantes, Shakespeare and Inca Garcilaso de la Vega all died. April 23rd is a symbolic date for world literature. It is on this date in 1616 that Cervantes, Shakespeare and Inca Garcilaso de la Vega all died.

Julia Child spent much of her time scaring sharks away from sinking ships for the OSS during World War II. Then she learned how to make a creme brulee that could stop fascism in its' tracks. To learn more about how to stop fascism with French cuisine as well as other delicious subjects, come to Lawn Gnome Publishing today and pick something tasty off of the Cooking shelves! We have the air conditioning running to keep you nice and cool while you browse.

Photos On this day in 1899, Vladimir Nabakov was born. @[100044261627778:2048:Vladimir Nabokov] was a Russian-American novelist. Nabokov's first nine novels were in Russian. He then rose to international prominence as a writer of English prose. On this day in 1899, Vladimir Nabakov was born. Vladimir Nabokov was a Russian-American novelist. Nabokov's first nine novels were in Russian. He then rose to international prominence as a writer of English prose.

With over 10,000 items in stock, we are sure that we have something to help educate, entertain, or inspire everyone. And if you like the idea of reading, but always seem to have an excuse, then come out to the Phoenix Poetry Slam every Thursday at 8pm to have local performers read their work for your enjoyment!

Photos Spoiler alert. Read the books. Spoiler alert. Read the books.

Photos #TGIF #TGIF

Lawn Gnome Publishing gives a shout out to all of the college students from all over the U.S. that are competing in AFA - the largest and most prestigious public speaking and interpretation of literature tournament in academia. The event has been going on all weekend at Arizona State University in Tempe.

Photos @[100047337776550:2048:Jobot Coffee & Diner] + @[122463931169397:274:Lawn Gnome Publishing] = A day trip. Jobot Coffee & Diner + Lawn Gnome Publishing = A day trip.

April is National Poetry Month! Lawn Gnome Publishing is the official home of the Phoenix Poetry Slam which is every Thursday at 8pm. For more poetry shows on all other days of the week, be sure to check out showcases, workshops, and open mics at www.fourchamberspress.com !

Every Wednesday at 8pm, join Dan Hull for Phoenix's only weekly storytelling series! It's free to watch or participate... with themes changing every week!

Happy Tolkien Reading Day! Reading is almost as fun as dropping orcs in a friendly competition!

Photos Fiction writers have been getting all the love on Tumblr, Pinterest, and yes... Facebook. What are some of your favorite non-fiction writers? We have a lot of great books about history, cultural studies, do-it-yourself manuals, and art that you can purchase 10am to 10pm Monday through Saturday, and noon to 6pm on Sunday! Fiction writers have been getting all the love on Tumblr, Pinterest, and yes... Facebook. What are some of your favorite non-fiction writers? We have a lot of great books about history, cultural studies, do-it-yourself manuals, and art that you can purchase 10am to 10pm Monday through Saturday, and noon to 6pm on Sunday!

Mobile uploads Mobile uploads Here's your chance for a SIGNED paperback of The God Delusion by Richard Dawkins. Only available until Wednesday, March 19th at 3pm! $100.

Photos We are starting a new employee recommendation section! This will include favorites and recent-reads of us gnomes! We are starting a new employee recommendation section! This will include favorites and recent-reads of us gnomes!

Photos Some weather we're having, eh? Some weather we're having, eh?

Photos Books bring friends closer through shared meaning. Books bring friends closer through shared meaning.

Not only have people been stopping in to the shop for the first time and taking home a good read, but artists from all over the U.S. have put zines, stickers, and books in to the mail and shipped them to the store. Locals have organized small exoduses into our shelves and found rare and unusual classics. People have joined our Tuesday book club. Bands have volunteered to play music on our backyard stage. Changing Hands Bookstore brought over four bags of books that we needed to maintain our supply. The Downtown Devil Fox News 10, Phoenix New Times, and Sunset Magazine all heard about the robbery and wanted to know how we were handling it. To be honest, it is a lot of work. But the gnomes are trained booksellers. Each and every person that has worked here not only knows a good book and the magic transformation it makes each reader go through... but they know how to find and install apps, make great music playlists, draw flyers, make bookbirds, create thermos mason jars, make book roses, set up a sound system, adjust a mic stand, sew a backpack, repair a book's cracked spine, overcome stress, prevail when being bullied, and how to emerge from the ash after disaster. The Lawn Gnome employees and volunteers are all the great things about Phoenix. When the community pitches in and helps, it only helps these people that strive to make a difference, to put books in hands, to share information and wonder - reach their goals and make dreams come true. I imagine that when the thief was in our store, in the darkness, stealing from our store and from my employees, even in that moment... we were helping someone that probably needed something essential to life that was missing. Hopefully, we as small businesses can figure out more creative ways to prevent theft and to enable positive routes to resources that people need. This has always been Lawn Gnome's mission, from the beginning, and now it is more important than ever. - Aaron Hopkins-Johnson

Congrats to the Phoenix Poetry Slam's 2014 team: Eirean Bradley, Frankie Marchi, Aaron Hopkins-Johnson, Jeremiah Blue and alternate Tristan Marshell!

Hey everyone - this is a note from me, Aaron Hopkins-Johnson. I just wanted to say thank you for all of the support. Hopefully, we have all the books you've been looking for.

You tagged Vermin Supreme Photos Probably not the weirdest thing to happen at our little bookstore. Probably not the weirdest thing to happen at our little bookstore.

Last week, we hosted a haiku deathmatch. The turnout was great and we gnomes decided that the love of precision powered, ancient, 3 lined, 17 syllable, form of poetry needed to be spread to our customers and supporters via social networking. Every Tuesday, is now Haikusday. Post your original haiku on our page. Every week we will have our staff choose a winning haikuster that will receive a different prize each week. This week we will give out a $25 gift certificate. Happy Haikusday!

Photos We've had this perfect little dude in the store for a while. Who wants to adopt him? We've had this perfect little dude in the store for a while. Who wants to adopt him?

We have over 10,000 items for you to peruse through before the weekend gives us time to read. If you are working this weekend, we will be open every day of the week: 10am -10pm, except Sunday - gnomes only work from noon to 6pm so we have time to prune our white chin dangles.

Photos It's official! It's official!

I'm currently reading Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan. Oh god, what's wrong with my eyes?! It feels like I have something in them. *sniffle* What are you reading ? If you don't have an answer to that question, you should come on down and visit us and grab yourself a book to read. We have books as low as 25 cents because we believe everyone should have a book to read!

Live music tonight at 7pm! Free, ALL-AGES!!! This show will include Andy Warpigs, who graced our stage at the New Year's Flannel Ball!

You tagged Robert Lowman Photos Lawn Gnome dance parties. They happen. Lawn Gnome dance parties. They happen.

Thanks to everyone that came out to Roosevelt Row CDC and 5th Street for the first First Friday of the year! Remember that Lawn Gnome Publishing, MADE art boutique, Jobot Coffee & Diner, The Lost Leaf, and more are open almost every single day for discovering new local art, music, food, and Phoenicians!

At 9pm tonight, CAPTAIN SAMURAI will be playing a free show, Robert Zunigha has art up in the backyard gallery, 909 Housing Collective has a confessional photo show up, and S&M Comedy will go on at 10pm! First Friday friggin' rocks!

We will be closing at 8pm tonight. Happy New Year!

Thank you to everyone that came to the bookstore to ring in the New Year and to celebrate two years of bookselling.

Come out to 5th Street for FMLY FEST! Over 50 bands will be playing all-ages ruffian-style at Aside of Heart, Jobot Coffee & Diner, MADE art boutique, Bodega 420, 5th Row Dance Studios and Modified Arts.

Photos "I'm here to prove that we shouldn't be afraid of each other." -Sam, who is currently walking across the country and made a stop at Lawn Gnome "I'm here to prove that we shouldn't be afraid of each other." -Sam, who is currently walking across the country and made a stop at Lawn Gnome

From 10am until 10pm Xmas Eve, we will be peddling Drinkin' Mason Jars, handmade local jewelry, hundreds of books, recycled backpacks, and gift certificates for the hardworking people that could not get their shopping done until the last minute. We understand. We are gnomes. We don't even have time to shave our beards. Ever.

We will be open Monday 10am-10pm and Tuesday (Xmas Eve) 10am-10pm. We will be closed on Wednesday and there will not be a storytelling event. We will open again on Thursday and we will host a poetry slam! Happy holidays from the our gnome to yours!

Mobile uploads Hey guys! We have new Buzza Wuzza zines! Be sure to stop by Lawn Gnome to get your copy! Hey guys! We have new Buzza Wuzza zines! Be sure to stop by Lawn Gnome to get your copy!

Don't forget: Storytelling tonight at 8! The theme is "The Longest Night."

Photos All magazines are $1 each or $5 for as many as you want! All magazines are $1 each or $5 for as many as you want!

Photos Book wreathes for the holidays, $20, each handmade by local artist Morgan McNally. Book wreathes for the holidays, $20, each handmade by local artist Morgan McNally.

Congrats to Eirean Bradley for winning our last Phoenix Poetry Slam! Our slams are every Thursday, 8pm, and free to attend or participate!

Photos We love fan mail, especially this drawing from Phil Santa Cruz! We love fan mail, especially this drawing from Phil Santa Cruz!

Place: Roosevelt Row CDC (33.45822, -112.07164) Address: 918 N 2nd Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004 Place: Roosevelt Row CDC (33.45822, -112.07164) Address: 918 N 2nd Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004 Books provide warmth.

For the rest of the day and for Small Business Saturday - Lawn Gnome Publishing will be selling $25 Gift Certificates for only $20. Let them choose what they want for a holiday, birthday, or just because!

Tuesday, we will have hundreds of books on the patio for a quarter each, Wednesday night we will have a FREE ALL-AGES STORYTELLING SHOW at 8pm, and then we will not be open on Thursday. Gnomes know that reading helps with digestion. On Friday - we will have $25 Lawn Gnome Gift Certificates on sale for only $20!!!

Phoenix Poetry Slam is tonight, 8pm, at Lawn Gnome Publishing. If it rains, we will have the slam inside the shop.

Did you know that Lawn Gnome ships books to anywhere in the world? There's a reason why Santa looks like a gnome...

Photos "We're going big now, we're on to @[100044469694966:2048:Shel Silverstein]." "We're going big now, we're on to Shel Silverstein."

Photos "You know, it's a book jacket. Get it?" "You know, it's a book jacket. Get it?"

Don't forget, Yarnball Storytelling is tonight at 8! The theme is war stories.

You tagged Andy Warpigs Photos Local music available at Lawn Gnome! @[61551376354431:2048:RUBBER BROTHER RECORDS] @[230151233792913:274:Related Records] Local music available at Lawn Gnome! RUBBER BROTHER RECORDS Related Records

Photos Yarnball Storytelling is hot tonight! (Sorry, couldn't think of a clever pun.) Yarnball Storytelling is hot tonight! (Sorry, couldn't think of a clever pun.)

Photos Halloween is approaching, friends. Halloween is approaching, friends.

We will not be hosting an open mic on Mondays anymore, but we will be having a Monday Movie Night Series beginning soon! Stay tuned for details! 25 cent patio sale is still going strong until the end of the month!

You tagged Aaron Johnson Photos "This is the reason I went to college!" "This is the reason I went to college!"

Photos Our metal grommet mason jars now come with BPA free "Aladdin" straws. Our metal grommet mason jars now come with BPA free "Aladdin" straws.

Photos Over 1000 books are being liquidated at a quarter each, or $5 for as much as you can fit in one bag! Romance novels, congressional directories, Reader's Digest books (great for interior decorating), spy novels, true crime, pulp, James Patterson, Tom Clancy, Stephen King... it's a Real Danielle Steel! Over 1000 books are being liquidated at a quarter each, or $5 for as much as you can fit in one bag! Romance novels, congressional directories, Reader's Digest books (great for interior decorating), spy novels, true crime, pulp, James Patterson, Tom Clancy, Stephen King... it's a Real Danielle Steel!

Thank you Phoenix New Times for awarding Lawn Gnome Publishing 2013's Best Used Bookstore.

Photos Lawn Gnome Publishing congratulates the @[100063616776541:2048:Phoenix Poetry Slam] host and @[133050470101375:274:Arizona State University Downtown Phoenix campus] student Hattie Jean Hayes for winning the "Ninja Haiku Scholarship". @LawnGnomePub @Hattastrophe #scholarships Lawn Gnome Publishing congratulates the Phoenix Poetry Slam host and Arizona State University Downtown Phoenix campus student Hattie Jean Hayes for winning the "Ninja Haiku Scholarship". @LawnGnomePub @Hattastrophe #scholarships

We will be closing early at 7pm tonight due to severe weather alerts and Fifth St. flooding.

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At 5pm tonight, Tom the Tarot Guy will be giving readings inside the bookstore! Come by, grab some coffee at Jobot and get a glimpse into your future, analyze your problems, peek into your love interests, and have fun!

Final scores: 4th Roanna Shaundiin Shebala 112.0, 3rd M C Tristan Marshell 112.0 (tie broken by first poet to perform, 2nd Randy Morris 112.5, and the Lone Gnome Champion is Jeremiah Blue with a 115.9! Thanks to everyone that came out and enjoyed a night of stiff competition!

Thanks to everyone that came out last night to our season opener of Yarnball Storytellers! It was also the last night of our storytelling workshop! Congrats to all of our storytellers that made it through... you folks were FANTASTIC! Stay tuned for more workshops to be announced from Lawn Gnome Publishing!

A sign that your bookstore is operating on another level: the hairdresser who works across the street comes over because she can't think of the name of a book that has a word like "fool" in the title, written by someone whose name might start with "T," and you manage to come up with "Confederacy of Dunces." Go Gnomes!

Congrats to Kevin Flanagan of Phoenix, AZ who won our First Day Of School #lawngnome contest! He won a $10 gift certificate. Click on the hashtag to see all of the fun!

First day of maroon and gold #lawngnome. Ah, first day of school for so many people in Arizona. This means a lot of different things to a lot of different people. In downtown Phoenix, college students drastically change what intersections are busy, what time to get to the sandwich counter, and what jobs are available. This morning, local poet Natasha Murdock (from the LF Poetry Collective) started posting fun and thought-provoking one liners. Instead of changing her status to "First day of school", she writes, "First day of no parking everywhere", "First day of please kill me", etc. Today, we at Lawn Gnome encourage you to write your own "First day of ______" with #lawngnome at the end. We will be giving out a ten dollar gift certificate to our favorite at 6pm today.

Welcome back Arizona State University Downtown Phoenix campus students!

With tons of community support and love from our poets and poetry lovers, the second Team Lawn Gnome made of The Klute, Joy Young, Lauren Perry, and Rowie Shebala finished 7th out of 71 teams at the National Poetry Slam 2013 in Boston. Great job!

Ladies and gentlemen, Lawn Gnome Publishing is proud to say that the Phoenix Poetry Slam Team is one of four teams EVER from Arizona to make it into the semi-finals of the National Poetry Slam. Tonight, in Boston, they will be competing against Albuquerque, Urbana, Nuyorican Poets' Cafe, and Austin. All of these teams have won the entire event in the last ten years. We are so proud of our team and our scene that we have built in a year, and this team's success was due to lots of writing, editing, practice and support from our community. Thanks Phoenix. Break a leg tonight! And Congrats to The Klute, Lauren Perry, Joy Young, and Rowie Shebala for putting everything they have into this year's National Poetry Slam! #nps2013

Photos We have a new front door to our shop, with some custom accessories from Phoenix artist, Mike Little. We have a new front door to our shop, with some custom accessories from Phoenix artist, Mike Little.

Hump Day Bibliophile Fun Fact: For the last 12 years of his life, Casanova was a librarian.

Saturday Bibliophile Fun Fact: Edgar Allan Poe wrote a short story in 1838, "The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket", in which three shipwreck survivors in an open boat kill and eat the fourth, a man named Richard Parker. In 1884, in the real world, three shipwreck survivors in an open boat killed and ate the fourth, whose name was Richard Parker. In Yann Martel's book (and film adaptation by Ang Lee) "Life of Pi" the main character escapes a shipwreck on a life boat with a tiger named Richard Parker.

“It is a great feeling to know / that from a window / I can go to books to cans of beer to past loves. / And from these gather enough dream / to sneak out a back door.” ― Gregory Corso

Reading is dreaming with open eyes.

At our bookstore, we put local zinesters on the same platform as used books from major publishers. A lot of young writers choose to print zines in order to keep the costs low and their creative integrity. Because of this, some of our authors think used book prices are ridiculous. Consider this: an original copy of Chaucer's Canterbury Tales sold for a record 7.4 million (in US dollars) at Christies in London in 1998. The book was printed in 1477 though, so unless you plan on living another 500 or so years, you’re not likely to see a royalty from that kind of sale!

Tuesday Bibliofact: The first published book ever written on a typewriter was The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. Mark Twain used a Remington in 1875. The first book written on a computer was The Complete Antiques Price List by Ralph and Terry Kovel which was typed on a large computer in a freezing cold room in 1967. There are many theories on who wrote the first novel on a word processor: Stephen King, Frank Herbert, Jerry Pournelle, and Stuart Woods are some serious candidates. It is rumored that Frank Herbert submitted 8 inch floppy disks as full manuscripts in the 70's, which would make him the first to write a novel on a word processor, but these claims have yet been confirmed - which seems like a perfect story for a great writer.

Monday Bibliofact (from an article on Buzzfeed.com ): In a 2012 survey, almost a fifth of children said they would be embarrassed if a friend saw them with a book, and 54% of those questioned said they preferred watching TV to reading. Fifty Shades of Grey is now the best-selling book of all time in Britain. Snooki, Jessica Alba, and Justin Beiber are all New York Times best-selling authors. Book and e-book sales are down 9.3% in the U.S. The last Borders bookstore closed in September 2011. Barnes and Noble, which is battling a steady sales decline, has been closing about 15 stores a year. Ebook sales have officially topped printed book sales as of 2011, which isn’t a death knell for reading per se, but it certainly signals the end of a rich historical era. Of paper. Forks, Washington, now has Twilight-themed stores designed to cash in on tourists. And the four-book Twilight series has sold over 116 million copies, almost half as many as Stephen King’s entire canon. And the worst: One in four Americans said they read ZERO books in the past year. However, in Phoenix, Lawn Gnome Publishing is steadily getting busier and busier, and Changing Hands Bookstore is planning on opening a location in uptown Phoenix. Good job, Arizona.

Congrats to The Phoenix Poetry Slam Team, Arizona's 2013 Slam Poetry Champions! The Phoenix Poetry Slam will return to Lawn Gnome Publishing August 1st!

Photos The power of positive thinking is not just for Norman Vincent Peale: The power of positive thinking is not just for Norman Vincent Peale:

Lawn Gnome Publishing will be open today and tomorrow until 10pm, if you want to check out the plethora of books we have added to our inventory. If you have been waiting for a good poetry slam, then we suggest you make it over to Phoenix Center For The Arts tonight and tomorrow for Copper State Poetry Slam, a statewide literary event that pits teams of poets against one another in competition.

We just stocked up on fannypacks, in case you have been waiting.

Sunday Bibliofact: July 7th is science fiction writer Robert Heinlein's birthday. Heinlein was an ever evolving political influence throughout his life. He helped Upton Sinclair run for Governor of California in the 30's. Heinlein's juvenile fiction of the 1940s and '50s, however, began to espouse conservative virtues. After 1945, he came to believe that a strong world government was the only way to avoid mutual nuclear annihilation. His 1949 novel "Space Cadet" describes a future scenario where a military-controlled global government enforces world peace. Heinlein ceased considering himself a Democrat in 1954. Robert Heinlein, according to Isaac Asimov, was a 'flaming liberal' during his first marriage, and by his third marriage - Robert Heinlein was a part of the Barry Goldwater election thinktank.

Friday Bibliofact: July 5th is the birthday of cartoonist Bill Watterson, the creator and sole artist of the popular strip "Calvin & Hobbes". Much to the dismay of Universal Press Syndicate, almost no legitimate Calvin and Hobbes merchandise exists outside of the book collections. Watterson refused to tour and promote his work. Although he often praised animation as an artform, Watterson cancelled several attempts of creating a Calvin & Hobbes animated series whenever he had to cast the voice of Calvin, citing the thought of hearing a voice coming from the character as 'very scary' and 'nerve wrecking'.

Thursday Bibliofact: The 4th of July is not only Independence Day, but the birthday of American writer Nathaniel Hawthorne. He was born in 1804 in Salem, Massachusetts. His ancestors include John Hathorne, the only judge involved in the Salem witch trials who never repented of his actions. Nathaniel added a 'w' to his name to disassociate himself from his forebears. Incidentally, Nathaniel Hawthorne's magnum opus is 'The Scarlet Letter', a novel about sin, guilt, and legality and influenced Arthur Miller's 'The Crucible', 'The Brooklyn Follies' by Paul Auster, and the film 'Easy A' starring Emma Stone.

Wednesday Bibliophile Fact: J.D. Salinger's entire literary output consists of one novel and 13 short stories, all written before 1959. Twenty-nine years have passed since his last interview — 44 since his last published story — and yet when news broke of the writer's lawsuit against the author of an unofficial Catcher in the Rye sequel, fans reacted as if the 90-year-old recluse had stripped naked and run down the street. Salinger was back! Salinger began to withdraw from public life following the 1951 publication of The Catcher in the Rye, which holds the dual distinction of having been both a banned book and required reading in U.S. schools. As adulation for Catcher spread, the author recoiled further. Salinger stopped giving interviews in 1980. Salinger stated in the 1970s that "Jerry Lewis tried for years to get his hands on the part of Holden." Salinger repeatedly refused, though, and in 1999, Joyce Maynard definitively concluded: "The only person who might ever have played Holden Caulfield would have been J. D. Salinger."

Sunday Bibliophile Fun Fact: The following words and phrases were invented by William Shakespeare - boredom, hurry, disgraceful, hostile, "money’s worth", obscene, puke, perplex, "on purpose", "shooting star", sneak, "Until his time". Shakespeare was the original E-40 Fonzarelli.

Saturday's Scorchin' Bibliophile Fun Fact: The nursery rhyme "Humpty-Dumpty" is not about a rapper that once got busy in a Burger King bathroom, but rather an infamous cannon that was installed on top of a wall during the English Civil War 1642-1649. Humpty was taken over by Royalists in the city of Colchester, where the King's men tried to use the cannon to their advantage, but the technology was a little advanced for their skillset, and the cannon was blown to pieces. Thus, a little nursery rhyme was created to degrade the King for centuries. "Alright, stop what you are doin' because I'm about to ruin the image and style that you're used to..."

Friday Bibliophile Fun Fact: Did you know that the fairy tale rhyme of "Little Jack Horner" was actually the story of Thomas Horner, steward to the Abbott of Glastonbury during the reign of Henry VIII? The abbey sent Mr. Horner with a pie containing the title deeds to properties to be used as a bribe over to the King. On his journey, Thomas plucked a plum piece of real estate from the pie. The bribe did not work, the abbey was executed, and the Horner family squatted the property until the deed was successfully transferred to the Horner family, and where the direct descendents of Thomas Horner still live today. The popular fairy tale was also told in different style and manner in Chaucer's Canterbury Tales and Piers Plowman. Plum pickings!

High July is coming! What is High July? It is the hottest month of the Arizona calendar year. But it has one characteristic that makes it better than other months. Instead of measuring the month by days, we measure High July by number of books read. Of course, this month has been celebrated by gnomes for centuries and is the key to surviving the summer while many pink flamingos perish.

Free, all-ages music tonight at 7pm!

I LIKE BIG BOOKS AND I CANNOT LIE! Stop by tonight for the hottest concert to hit Phoenix on a Tuesday night! Naked Pizza! Wolvves! Moodie Black! and Sole! One night only! This is most definitely one of those shows you will regret not seeing for MONTHS, so spare yourself and head over immediately!! Call for more info- 602-682-5825 And when your mind is sufficiently blown after listening to some revolutionary hip hop, check out our wide selection of books and knick-knacks.

And our winner is Jess Pruitt for her one sentence fiction entry, "The first rule of #lawngnome is don't talk about #lawngnome." Thanks to everyone that participated!

Congrats to the top two participants with the most 'likes' that were disqualified from winning the 20 dollar gift certificate to Lawn Gnome Publishing for using more than one sentence: Connor Descheemaker and The Cult of The Yellow Sign #lawngnome

We are approaching the final hour of the #onesentencefictioncontest #lawngnome.

As of right now, the top four in our 'one sentence fiction' contest are Jess Pruitt, Dominique Medina, A Claire Slattery, and Emily Spetrino-Murtaugh. If you would like to participate, write one sentence of fiction (it can be a shocking lie, a hoax, a clever insight, a heartwarming truth, a silly joke, etc.) and #lawngnome in your status update. The post with the most 'likes' wins. We will pick the winner at 8pm tonight! Thanks to everyone that has made this event a huge success and for spreading the literary love! Also, stop in the shop and learn how to participate in our Gnome Technology Space Launch Haiku contest!

Thanks to everyone for 'liking' our Facebook page. It is really amazing. The same day we have reached 1,500 likes, Facebook launched the use of hashtags. Most businesses would celebrate a milestone like this by asking you to share our post, like our page, etc. Instead, we would like you to write "one sentence fiction" in your status and place #lawngnome at the end. At first, your friends will be shocked at the lie you have posted on your page. But after they click the hashtag, they will see you joined the ranks of other one sentence fiction writers. The most popular one sentence fiction will receive a 20 dollar gift certificate to Lawn Gnome Publishing. Winner will be chosen tomorrow at 8pm. Good luck!

“If one reads enough books one has a fighting chance. Or better, one’s chances of survival increase with each book one reads.” — Sherman Alexie

Summer reading: the reason we walk with our finger in the pointing position.

Thanks to everyone that has liked our page: WE HAVE ALMOST REACHED 1500 'likes'. With your help, we have moved forward from just an independent publishing and zine distro to a full-fledged used bookstore and performance venue in the heart of the downtown Phoenix arts' district. We are supporting local music, putting the books you are looking for in your hand, recycling hundreds of damaged pages, creating the infrastructure for a storytelling scene, linking science with community, and have launched a new era of poetry lovers! If you haven't stopped by in awhile, come back and see what you have been missing!

Live music every Tuesday in the backyard! 7pm... FREE... all-ages.

Read advisory warning today, Phoenix.

Storytelling tonight at 8pm! Tonight's theme: Far From Home.

Lawn Gnome Publishing is in the June 2013 issue of Sunset Magazine with fellow Roosevelt Row Arts District businesses Angels Trumpet Ale House, FilmBar Phoenix, The Lost Leaf, GreenHAUS Phoenix, Tammie Coe Downtown, Rum Bar, and Pallets! What other places are you proud of? Post your local haunts below!

Photos First 13 people to come buy a book at Lawn Gnome get a FREE ticket to Los Dias La Crescent Friday!! First 13 people to come buy a book at Lawn Gnome get a FREE ticket to Los Dias La Crescent Friday!!

FREE All Ages show tonight!! Live music starts at 7!

Photos Imagine, teachers, giving a student the same certificate and honor you received for academic achievements to your students. What encouraged you to excel will be excellent for encouraging a new generation! Imagine, teachers, giving a student the same certificate and honor you received for academic achievements to your students. What encouraged you to excel will be excellent for encouraging a new generation!

It's quiet on 5th Street tonight. This means the gnomes will read.

Tonight's storytelling theme is 'Mom'. Join us at 8pm and bring your mother!

Tonight we have free storytelling from 8 to 10 pm! The topic is Moms!

Photos FREE live music tonight! FREE live music tonight!

Just in time for First Friday, Lawn Gnome Publishing will be the first on 5th Street to have an ATM.

Today, students of Arizona State University Downtown Phoenix campus will be leaving their legacy by painting a mural on the back of our store. Feel free to swing by and check out their work (they like cold water too)! Sister Lip will be having a band practice around 3pm (and their LP is for sale) and Yarnball: Storytelling begins at 8pm. Education, Music, Narratives! OH MY!

Photos A little spot of @[100063454095435:2048:JAVA Magazine] to wake up the gnomes today! A little spot of JAVA Magazine to wake up the gnomes today!

Photos It's almost summer! If you're going hiking, camping or stuck in summer school you need a back pack. Come here and get one for a smokin deal!!! $10 for all back packs! It's almost summer! If you're going hiking, camping or stuck in summer school you need a back pack. Come here and get one for a smokin deal!!! $10 for all back packs!

When we opened in February 2012, we had only 600 used books and Aaron Johnson's zine collection. Now, we have over 10,000 items of zines, classic books, comics, t-shirts, magnets, incense, magazines, and backpacks! Call us at 602-682-5825 and see if we have what you like!

We will not be having our scheduled open mic tonight due to severe weather conditions. We will be open inside the shop for book reading and shopping.

Alright, so we weren't giving away hot dogs for April Fool's Day, but we are giving a dollar off the purchase of two new/used poetry books/zines for National Poetry Month!

We will be giving away slow-roasted, bacon-wrapped hot dogs with wasabi mayo on a toasted ciabatta roll to every customer that purchases all of Aaron "Lefty" Johnson's chapbooks and cds. This offer expires April 1st.

Want to know how the poetry slam went down last night? Check out our latest post at www.lawngnomepublishing.com !

Sunset Magazine will be shooting Lawn Gnome Publishing on 5th Street on Good Friday (today) and Saturday at 7pm (both days). If you want to come make the shop look lively, come in and maybe you'll be in one of the most popular travel, decorating, and food magazines in the country!

Lawn Gnome Publishing welcomes the McDowell Mountain Music Festival to downtown Phoenix! Stop in today and find your book for band set changes!

We will be publishing zines as fast as we can before Fall 2013. In the meantime, support our other favorite small press friends like Write Bloody Publishing (our owner Aaron "Lefty" Johnson submitted this year), Pioneer Press, and Slave Labor Graphics!

We will be discontinuing Books and Beakers. We ran this event for 27 straight weeks and are very thankful to all that spoke, hosted, shared, and engaged in this event. We will be starting a new weekly event in two weeks.

Moths In Your Beard? (Week of 3/3) I suppose some days aren't meant to bolt out of the gate, so to speak. Even after enjoying a heaping bowl of warm book glue with cinnamon (not unlike you humanfolk's "oatmeal"), life continued on at a sluggish speed. Or perhaps I carried on at a sluggish speed. It's too late and far gone to tell. However, the day is not over yet. A good night out might shake the moths from my beard. And perhaps such events at our little home will do just the same for you! PINK SLIP OPEN MIC -- MONDAY 8 PM If you're not on your way or sitting in our backyard as this is delivered, amend that with the utmost speed! For it is time for the Pink Slip Open Mic, and there is no better occasion to shake off the Monday doldrums and relax to your talented neighbors. BOOKS AND BEAKERS | TBA -- TUESDAY 7-8 PM This week's Books and Beakers, much like science, is still in development. However, the results will arrive, and we hope you'll join us as we meet our scientist and learn and discover together this Tuesday! YARNBALL STORYTELLING | MIDDLE SCHOOL -- WEDNESDAY, 8 PM (7:30 PM, SIGN-UPS) I've learned over the years that very words "middle school" send shivers down you humanfolks' spines. Be it of fear, disgust, embarrassment or some other emotional concoction, you all sure have a bounty of memories. Come share those hang-ups, nightmares, and little victories at Yarnball! POETRY SLAM -- THURSDAY 8 PM (7 PM, DOORS; 7:30 PM, SIGN-UPS) We want ten poets to be oiled and ready to perform their utmost poetry chops this Thursday evening. Will you be one of those brave fellows? Grab those scribbled on napkins and open those unfinished word documents and get to writing, for there's not a minute to lose! SPECIAL EVENT! THE ALBINO SIGNING FT. CHAVISA WOODS, THE KLUTE, LAUREN PERRY, AND CRYSTAL KILL -- FRIDAY 8-10 PM This Friday, Lawn Gnome will be hosting an author who has managed to tame albino tigers, wild-eyed adolescents, matricide, and terrorism all into one book. Chavisa Woods will be joining us to release and sign her latest novel, The Albino. Poets and performers The Klute, Lauren Perry, and Crystal Kill will also be showing off their talents. For only $5, you're guaranteed excellent entertainment and intellectual stimulation. I say, don't miss it! Ahh, the moths have fluttered off just writing this letter. I do think I'll let my conical hat get a little moonlight this evening. Won't you? Best Regards. GNOME CHOMSKY

My Weary Eyes Have Long Lingered (Week of 2/24) My dear readers, I have nothing but utmost apologies for my absence. At times it is hard to forget that a world besides your own is turning and is in just as equal need of attending as yours is. However, I have returned, and hopefully to stay. I discovered how deep my loneliness may fall when I am not penning and scribbling these bizzarre, electronic letters to you, my friends. Luckily I have made my return at a very exciting time for our little publishing home, and is my great and humble pleasure and honor to present to you this week's events and tidings! PINK SLIP OPEN MIC -- MONDAY 8 PM The well of talent in Phoenix runs very deep, and we here feel it our duty to supply a weekly open mic that may at the very least attempt to reach out to all of those skilled individuals. So be you a fire-eater or poet or songstress, do bring your passion to this week's Pink Slip! BOOKS AND BEAKERS | THE UNCLONABLE: STEM CELLS -- TUESDAY 7-8 PM Your favorite host TK Campo and a new scientist will be joining us today to discuss one of those pieces of scientific discovery that always seems to be in the papers. Regardless of your opinion or your knowledge, come learn and celebrate that learning with us this Tuesday, and every Tuesday! YARNBALL STORYTELLING | THE KINDNESS OF STRANGERS -- WEDNESDAY, 8 PM (7:30 PM, SIGN-UPS) A kindly gnome helped me just yesterday--I was having trouble uprooting a particularly large mushroom, when a kind (and much younger) lady stopped and gave me a hand. Be it carrying fungi or losing a wallet, hopefully there's been some mysterious helper there for you. Come tell stories of such people at our storytelling open mix this Wednesday! POETRY SLAM -- THURSDAY 8 PM (7 PM, DOORS; 7:30 PM, SIGN-UPS) Tested your abilities at our open mic and ready for a bigger challenge? Lawn Gnome's weekly poetry slam is here as always, and we want some rhythms and rhymes in our backyard! Be punctual, as only the first ten who sign-up are guaranteed a spot to perform! SPECIAL EVENT! UNDERGROUND PUBLISHER'S CONVENTION -- SATURDAY 12-5 PM The fourth anniversary of this free festival celebrating local and national publishers alike will be at our home this Saturday! We'll be featuring zines from local favorite Cult of the Yellow Sign, poetry stars Joy Young and Rowie Shebala, and even our brave leader, Aaron Johnson. This festival coincides with Art Detour's 25th Anniversary as well as the South by South Roosevelt (SXSR) music festival, so there'll be no lack of festivities in which to partake! So come read some zines, tour all the beautiful and diverse kinds of art, and listen to music this Saturday! That is all for now dear readers. But next week you'll find a new letter in your equally bizarre electronic mailbox, and the week after that. For it is delightful to be back. GNOME CHOMSKY

Photos Look at all of this cool mail! Make sure you stop by First Friday, March 1st to see our Mail Art Exhibition! Look at all of this cool mail! Make sure you stop by First Friday, March 1st to see our Mail Art Exhibition!

Thanks to Che Christ, horizon i, French Girls, Wolvves, and The Bovine Fury for rocking our stage last night! Don't miss next month's Fourth Friday FMLY FRNDLY Music Fest!

Photos Some people think our store is like a book cave. We would say that this book is like our store... Some people think our store is like a book cave. We would say that this book is like our store...

Today, all zines are half off! Microcosm, Lawn Gnome, Pioneer Press, and more...

Tomorrow (Tuesday, February 19th) is HALF OFF ZINE DAY! All zines will be 50% off all day long!

It's a beautiful Saturday for browsing books! We are playing all local music today from your favorite Phoenix ensembles such as Ladylike, Gospel Claws, Michelle Blades, Underground Cities and Dry River Yacht Club! Come grab a coffee from Jobot and browse our zine wall and dance!

We have a ton of history books packed with all kinds of interesting facts. For instance, February 15th was the Roman holiday, Lupercalia, in which naked young men would lash women with animal hides (an act believed to boost fertility). In 270 AD, a preist (then known as Valentine) secretly united soldiers with their loves against the wishes of Claudius II (who believed that single soldiers where more effective than betrothed men). The Lupercalia's old holiday spirit was forgotten when Pope Gelasius declared February 14 to be a feast in honor of St. Valentine, which is also the day Arizona became a state.

You tagged Morgan Vinson Photos Book Roses are on sale exclusively at Lawn Gnome for $2 each. Book Roses are on sale exclusively at Lawn Gnome for $2 each.

We will be closing at 6pm, February 11th for floor cleaning and inventory. No Pink Slip Open Mic tonight. We will reopen Tuesday, 10am. Thank you for reading on this beautiful rainy day!

Internet, what is your favorite graphic novel?

Alright, bibliophiles - we want to know what your favorite word is. 1, 2, 3 - GO!

ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY TONIGHT!!! ART YARD SALE featuring the crafts and accomplishments of Lawn Gnome Publishing residents Brian Harrison and El Vaquero Muerto Leather and Art! PLUS, there will be an unveiling of a new style of guerrilla art on the storefront! Thanks for keeping us around and for reading books and zines from Lawn Gnome!

Lawn Gnome Publishing's turns one year old February 1st!

Today at 1pm, Jennifer Allen Ramirez will be discussing methods of relaxation from her book "The Attitude Book For Children"! Relax at Lawn Gnome Publishing! This event is free and open to the public.

Ladies and gentlemen, we just received a new shipment of zines from PIONEER PRESS: Slingshot Calendars, Neutral Milk Hotel Fanzines, and Let Gluten Freedom Ring!

We will be open New Year's Eve from 10am until 5pm. We will be open New Year's Day from 10am until 7pm. There will be no events New Year's Eve or New Year's Day. Wednesday, we be open our regular hours: 10am-10pm with YARNBALL Storytelling beginning at 8pm. Happy New Year everyone! Be safe! (We got a lot of new backpacks in today).

New zines from Jeff Ralston were released today, "Maybe 2013 Will Be Better" madfold t-shirts are available for your New Year's Party garb, and new events will be posted on Friday!

We'll be open from 10am until 9pm tonight for last minute shopping! AND, there will be an open mic at 8pm.

Two science events today: BioScience High School's Brain Exploration at 2:30pm today, and Books and Beakers' ft Ruchir Patel from the Sleep Center of Arizona! Let's learn!

Monday through Thursday - FREE, ALL-AGES EVENTS - 7pm at Lawn Gnome.

Today's special stocking stuffer: Slap bracelet digital wrist watches in beautiful assorted colors for only $3! Perfect for those that ride bicycles with pants on (use it to keep your legs from ripping off in the gears while you pedal, Speedracer).

Thanks to everyone that came out to Roosevelt and 5th St for First Friday!

You tagged Bradley Stone Photos Making a solar panel.. Place: Lawn Gnome Publishing (33.4580891, -112.0675849) Address: Phoenix, AZ Making a solar panel..

Greetings bibliophiles. Gnomes experience time much slower than humans, so perhaps I am one of the few remaining unalarmed by the 12th month of 2012. Indeed, as the temperature falls and you humans establish your bizarre but delightful "ice rink" in the middle of a desert, it seems more a time to celebrate, even if hurriedly so. Us here at Lawn Gnome hope to aid that effort, with our full weekday line-up of events, both dependable stand-bys and exciting specials, this week. PINK SLIP OPEN MIC -- MONDAY, 8 PM Last week's letter said this week's Pink Slip would be replaced with musical performances...that is false! That switch will occur on the 17th. Gnome Chomsky offers his apologies. Now, we still need thirty talented Phoenicians to take our stage by storm this evening, so come one and come all! Ursula Kay Vos is returning as our host! BOOKS AND BEAKERS SCIENCE CAFE | SOLAR ENERGY -- TUESDAY, 7 PM While the Arizona sun has at least begun to falter in its heat come December (thank goodness, us gnomes's conical hats gets rather hot), it's still stands as a fascinating matter. Bradley Stone, a GAANN fellow and CEO of a solar research and development lab, will be amongst our shelves this Tuesday to answer all of your heated questions! SPECIAL EVENT! (YARNBALL PRESENTS...) CONSPIRE OPEN MIC -- WEDNESDAY, 8 PM Our storytelling evening is stepping aside for a special event with a lengthy history to tell of its own. Wednesday's Conspire Open Mic is one of Phoenix's longest standing mics, and we gnomes are excited to bring it back, only one home down from its once namesake. POETRY SLAM | SIREN SLAM -- THURSDAY, 8 PM (7 PM, COCKTAILS; 7:30 PM, SIGN-UPS) This slam operates like all the others, except all of the first fifteen sign-ups must be Phoenician woman. Yes, it's time to celebrate feminism in Phoenix, as well as (for the three winners) begin to rack up some points for the Women of the World Poetry Slam! Come before 8 PM to get your seat for free, though it's only $5 after the clock strikes. A LAWN GNOME FIRST FRIDAY TO REMEMBER! -- FRIDAY, 7-10 PM The scavenger hunt returns, thanks to everyone's beloved Jobot Coffee Shop! Form your team of four, pick up your list for $1 and the free drink that comes with said list, and scour the streets with your team to find all the motifs and tropes of First Friday. First to return receives a $25 gift card to Jobot! Us gnomes also have a fantastic new product in the form of Cuppow ( http://www.cuppow.com/ ), artisan crafts from Brian Harrison ( http://www.etsy.com/people/QuietMind ), and art from Marco Turrubiartes ( http://www.etsy.com/people/MakeArtAvailable ), Lindsay Eller ( http://www.lindsayeller.com/recentwork/ ), and ASU Backyard Video Art Exhibition ( http://www.videoart.net/ ). Come make memories with us during the last First Friday of this 2012 year!

Saturday is Take Your Child to a Bookstore Day!

You tagged Aaron Johnson Photos Just got in some amazing classics: Hitchhiker's, Slaughterhouse, The Onion. Influence your little cousins this holiday season. Place: Lawn Gnome Publishing (33.4580891, -112.0675849) Address: Phoenix, AZ Just got in some amazing classics: Hitchhiker's, Slaughterhouse, The Onion. Influence your little cousins this holiday season.

Small Business Saturday Special - Purchase a $25 gift certificate for the nerd you love for only $20. It's okay if you happen to be buying it for yourself. You have plenty of time before Gnome-Mas.

From 10AM until 10PM today, Lawn Gnome Publishing $25 gift certificates for $20! Thanks Roosevelt Row CDC for helping us get the word out about our Black Friday special!

At Lawn Gnome Publishing, we are giving old books a new home. And now, our little bearded friends have sorted and priced SHEET MUSIC! Gnome place like gnome for the holidays!

Phoenix's largest free all-ages Pink Slip Open Mic is tonight, 8pm! Tickets for Ladies on Fire (Friday) and Live at the BBQ (Saturday) will be available for $5 all week.

You know what would be cool? If Luis Rodriguez came to Lawn Gnome Publishing on 5th Street.

First Friday Scavenger Hunt will begin at 7pm tonight; free breakdancing and hip-hop performance in the backyard at 8pm! Have fun tonight everybody!

Poetry slam tonight, 8pm!

We will be closed today (Tuesday, October 30th) to prepare for First Friday and Saul Williams' November 4th appearance! Tickets are still available from www.ticketfly.com

Pink Slip Open Mic is tonight, 8pm. Lots of new books coming in! Tickets for Saul Williams on November 4th are still available on ticketfly.com or in our store!

Spooky Lawn Gnome Bash ft Snail Quail, YUS and DJ Matty P will be performing at 8pm!

Halloween Haiku Deathmatch is tonight, at 8pm! Poets wear costumes and come equipped with themed haiku and battle in a one-on-one format until a victor is crowned! Hosted by Mulder and Scully from the X-Files! https://www.facebook.com/events/167897180015851/

Come out of your shell! https://www.facebook.com/events/295032393943021/

Thanks again to PHOENIX MAGAZINE for writing about our store! We are amped about SAUL WILLIAMS' appearance on November 4th!

Out of all of the shows we've put together, this is the one. Put four of Phoenix's most recognized and printed poets together with Los Angeles' Michael C Ford for a book release party to remember. https://www.facebook.com/events/268265663283130/

It's fall, and that means you need to check out our falling prices. Lots of used books are being priced and shelved for First Friday! Zeeuh Kelly bags and Delilah bags are being marked down! Hundreds of titles are marked to 25 cents, 1 dollar, and 2 dollars! Reading paper has never been so easy.

Mondays, 8pm -Pink Slip Open Mic. Tuesdays, 8pm - Drawing Comics Workshop. Wednesdays, 8pm - Yarnball Storytellers Mic. Thursdays, 8pm - Phoenix Poetry Slam.

Sunday. Whew. Let's relax and read for a day...

Look for the Phoenix Chile Pepper Cook Book 2012 at the Roosevelt Row CDC Chile Pepper Festival today and check out our show hosted by Jeremiah Blue tonight! We will have Myrlin James Gonzales Hepworth, The Multi Award Winning Male Pattern Radness, and The Cult of The Yellow Sign performing among others!

Special Poetry Slam tonight, 8pm at Lawn Gnome! Performers are asked to perform stuff THEY DID NOT WRITE tonight! Anything goes!

Photos Forget about your hangups and read a good book. Forget about your hangups and read a good book.

We did not even get nominated for best bookstore in Phoenix New Times, but we want to congratulate our friends at Changing Hands Bookstore, The Poisoned Pen Bookstore, Gotham City Comics & Coffee, and Bookmans Entertainment Exchange for winning Best Of awards!

Uh oh... Aaron "Lefty" Johnson will be hosting Pink Slip Open Mic tonight at 8pm!

Thank you Amanda Palmer and friends for coming into Lawn Gnome Publishing yesterday before playing at the Crescent Ballroom. That was a life changing experience. Anyone got any photos from last night's show?

Photos Our store, your canvas. (art by Mike Stilkey) Our store, your canvas. (art by Mike Stilkey)

We will be playing Wooden Indian's album "Color Is Work" inside the store until we close. Today only, you can purchase their CD for $10! First come, first served.

Poetry slam at Lawn Gnome Publishing today at 8pm!

It's supposed to get warm today. The AC is on if you like to read in dark gnome caves!

Weekend special: Spend $10 or more in Lawn Gnome Publishing and get two free tickets to Tuesday's DBacks vs. Padres game (while supplies last / first come, first served).

Tuesday Rainy Day Special: Bring your own bag Patio Sale! $5 to fill your own bag with all magazines and books on the patio (books inside the store are excluded). And we'll give you two free Dback tickets as well (while supplies last). This is a ridiculous good deal.

Happy First Friday! Tonight we introduce Billie Speece Romance Wallets (made from recycled dime store novels) and a live performance from young blues and folk musician Beau Clayman!

Zinesters! Our friends from The Cult of The Yellow Sign have written two zines. The secret meeting room at Space 55 is in need of some cash. If you come in today or tomorrow and buy a COTYS zine, we will donate the money to Space 55.

Photos Crawl into a book. Crawl into a book.

We have tons of new stock and school supplies! Come check it out during the three day weekend!

Thanks to all that came to Pink Slip Open Mic last night! We have tons of great back to school supplies, used books, and local zines for sale. This Thursday, we will be having a FREE, ALL-AGES POETRY SLAM, 8pm!

Welcome to Downtown Phoenix, frosh! We'll see the new ASU students tonight at TaylorFest 2012!

Photos Get away from the computer for a bit. Open a book in a quiet space. Let your mind picture the images the writer wants to give you. Let your imagination feel rich and authentic. Get away from the computer for a bit. Open a book in a quiet space. Let your mind picture the images the writer wants to give you. Let your imagination feel rich and authentic.

Lawn Gnome Publishing finalist Jesse Parent and his team from Salt Lake City are in the National Poetry Slam semifinals! Go Jesse!

Finalists have been posted: www.lawngnomepublishing.com

Almost ready to announce the semifinalists for the Lawn Gnome Publishing submission contest... but I want to take a moment to say that The Klute is reppin' Team Lawn Gnome in the National Poetry Slam Haiku Finals! Go Gnomes!

Thank you to all of the writers and artists that submitted a manuscript to Lawn Gnome Publishing during our submission period! We received 84 submissions. We will be announcing the top 25 on Wednesday, August 8th.

Open Mic tonight at 8pm, hosted by Little Blue Lyon Fish!

Photos Read something to our future, even if... Place: Lawn Gnome Publishing (33.4580891, -112.0675849) Address: Phoenix, AZ Read something to our future, even if...

We just reached 500 likes! Thank you everyone for supporting our growing bookstore and publishing press!

He attributed his success as a writer to never having gone to college--instead, he read and wrote voraciously. "When I graduated from high school in 1938, I began going to the library three nights a week," he said in an interview with The Paris Review. "I did this every week for almost ten years and finally, in 1947, around the time I got married, I figured I was done. So I graduated from the library when I was twenty-seven. I discovered that the library is the real school." - RIP Ray Bradbury, age 91

FIRST FRIDAY PATIO SALE - MASS MARKET PAPERBACKS AND MAGAZINES TWENTY FIVE CENTS EACH!!! FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED!

Lawn Gnome Publishing Submission Period starts today!

We had 50 folding chairs for events, but we had to give them back to the owner. If anyone has any leads to fifty folding chairs, please contact Aaron Johnson at 602-721-9175. We can stencil an advertisement on the chairs or work out some sort of trade. Thank you!

Pink Slip Open Mic tonight at 8pm, hosted by Adam Beltracchi!

Today we are shelving hundreds of items! Come check it out! Also, Lawn Gnome authors The Cult of The Yellow Sign and Brandon Huigens will be at ComiCon!

Congrats to all of the poets that competed last night in the Golden Gnome Slamoff! The new team is Rowie Shebala, Chesko, Charles Levett, and The Klute coached by Aaron Johnson!

GET YOUR 3 PAGE SUBMISSION READY... Lawn Gnome Publishing Submission Period begins Friday, June 1st.

Although we will be closed Monday and Tuesday this week for remodeling, we will be open during the Pink Slip Open Mic tonight at 8pm until 9:30pm. Please come and bring your new opus, poem, or comedy bit and share the air!

We offer used books at lower prices than Hastings, Bookmans and Half Price Books. Moving? Downsize your library and pick up some new literature! Every Thursday night, 8pm we host a FREE POETRY SLAM!

We have over a hundred mass market paperbacks for only $1. Art magazines for $1. Feminist magazines for $1. And every Wednesday, from 6pm to 8pm, we have the Letter Writing Society!

Get off the toadstool and READ!

We'll be closing early (7pm) tonight to finish the bookshelf expansion before we send Aaron Johnson on a week long book tour! Spend $15 or more and get free RASTA INCENSE to burn while you read (while supplies last).

Hang out on 5th St. Jobot is brunching and beating the heat with chocolate belgian waffles with a strawberry salsa. We have over 100 books and magazines for only a buck! And past issues of Believer for only $3 each.

Photos Open mic starts! Place: Lawn Gnome Publishing (33.4580891, -112.0675849) Address: Phoenix, AZ Open mic starts!

In only 1hr, Monday Open Mic at Lawn Gnome, here in the heart of #phx bring your art, your soul, your music, your poetry, and share it with this beautiful night at 8pm. ♥ -Layal

From today until Wednesday, Wax & Slaps BLOWOUT!!! All Local Artist Stickers are $2 and Prayer Candles featuring local artist's work will be $10! Thanks to Kristin Elfering and MissAtomicsLaboratory for putting this month long exhibition together and for all of the local artists that hooked up the work.

Poetry Slam tonight, hosted by Jeremiah Blue at 8pm. FREE!!!

Tonight, join us for The Letter Writing Society anytime between 6pm and 8pm!

TONIGHT's Open Mic is on vYBE! Get over here... it's going to be on fire!

Open Mic tonight, now with CHAIRS!

It's nice and cold inside the bookstore.

Thank you to everyone that came out to the slam tonight. Today was officially the third busiest day we have had in Lawn Gnome history. Please come out on Friday, 4/20, for Firestage!

Poetry Slam tonight, 8pm. It's FREE.

Lawn Gnome Publishing is an official National Poetry Slam venue as of April 10th, 2012.

What a beautiful afternoon for reading and checking out our new sticker art, created by a variety of local artists. What are you up to today?

Wax, Slaps & Paperbacks: A Sticker Art Exhibition begins today! Also, check out our new glass case with cigar box purses, lipstick tins, tiramisu business cardholders, and a laptop.

Photos Check out this new piece by local artist, Jeff Hoopes. Place: Lawn Gnome Publishing (33.4580891, -112.0675849) Address: Phoenix, AZ Check out this new piece by local artist, Jeff Hoopes.

1pm today: GREEN EGGS & HAM Storytime and Egghunt! Fun for the whole family!

7pm tonight: Aaron Johnson and Simon Wong open for A Stick & A Stone, Surgeon & Sula, Sirlady Indee, and Faffs the Jackal! FREE ACOUSTIC FOLK / SPOKEN WORD / PERFORMANCE ART YARD SHOW!

Photos Place: Lawn Gnome Publishing (33.4580891, -112.0675849) Address: Phoenix, AZ

Get your FirstFridayNightLive (@PhxFFNL) tix right now! http://firstfridaynightlive.com/ featuring Stacey Champion (@ChampPR) and The Unfiltered Sound, April 6th 11pm Braggs Pie Factory

Open mic tonight at 8pm in #phx LawnGnomePublishing (@LawnGnomePub) bring your talent and share with the #phoenix community!

You tagged Phil Freedom Photos Be the first to get your Apocalyptic Als interactive calendars, only $12! Place: Lawn Gnome Publishing (33.4580891, -112.0675849) Address: Phoenix, AZ Be the first to get your Apocalyptic Als interactive calendars, only $12!

Photos Another happy customer!! Place: Lawn Gnome Publishing (33.4580891, -112.0675849) Address: Phoenix, AZ Another happy customer!!

Photos Come get some beautiful handcrafted and paper quilled greeting cards for the robot in your life. Place: Lawn Gnome Publishing (33.4580891, -112.0675849) Address: Phoenix, AZ Come get some beautiful handcrafted and paper quilled greeting cards for the robot in your life.

Pink Slip Open Mic tonight at 8pm! Free. All Ages. We will stay open to sling sodas and stories!

POETEASE with Provocatease at 9pm! http://ow.ly/9CgHx #phxUPC

Sex & Gender at 6pm http://ow.ly/9CgDl #phxUPC

UNDERGROUND POETRY SLAM with $100 prize at 7pm http://ow.ly/9CgGH #phxUPC

Politics, Culture, & Anarchy at 7pm http://ow.ly/9CgFE #phxUPC

French Girls at 6:20pm http://ow.ly/9CgEU #phxUPC

DRUNK & HORNY performing at 5:40pm http://ow.ly/9CgC6 #phxUPC

Music & Culture Review and Odds + Sods 5pm http://ow.ly/9CgB0 #phxUPC

Comix, Narratives, & Poetry at 4pm http://ow.ly/9Cgzj #phxUPC

Public Art, Collages, & Stencils & The Hostless Open Mic in the backyard stage 3pm http://ow.ly/9CgyF #phxUPC

Bicycle Maintenance at 2pm http://ow.ly/9Cgu2 #phxUPC

Jewelry, Crafts, & Shtuff at 1pm http://ow.ly/9Cglk #phxUPC

Family & Kid Friendly starting at Noon http://ow.ly/9Cgk6 #phxUPC

The Underground Publisher's convention kicks off with Food at 11am http://ow.ly/9CfV1 #phxUPC

Underground Poetry Slam - a one on one battle of 16 poets with $100 PRIZE - will be this Saturday at Underground Publishers Convention, followed by Poetease (Provocatease' Fire, Dance, and Hoop Tribute to Slam Poetry)!

You tagged Mary Elizabeth Artist Photos Male Pattern Radness reaching out to touch someone. Place: Lawn Gnome Publishing (33.4580891, -112.0675849) Address: Phoenix, AZ Male Pattern Radness reaching out to touch someone.

One of our Gnombres is out getting us some (G)nami for the hungry lil Gnomes. Delicious, delicious vegan ice cream. Getting ready for Open Mic at 8pm. Soy you soon!

You tagged Mike Little Photos Mike Little's Free the Neon Glasses now available, only $8. Summer is coming, the sun is closer, come celebrate how we don't have to participate in Daylight Savings! Place: Lawn Gnome Publishing (33.4580891, -112.0675849) Address: Phoenix, AZ Mike Little's Free the Neon Glasses now available, only $8. Summer is coming, the sun is closer, come celebrate how we don't have to participate in Daylight Savings!

Today from 10am until 2pm, join us at Lawn Gnome Publishing for Brunch and Books (we provide the books).

Photos Along with our zine collection, we also have a few Slingshot daily planners left! Place: Lawn Gnome Publishing (33.4580891, -112.0675849) Address: Phoenix, AZ Along with our zine collection, we also have a few Slingshot daily planners left!

It's going to be an amazing First Friday at LGP!!! We have handcrafted cigar box purses, Microcosm zines, all old subscription mags for $1, hand-quilled greeting cards, refreshments, and cowgrrl cookies... not to mention hundreds of used books and music by Young Haunts. Yard sale booths will be showcasing work from Sweet Sauce, Brian Harrison, Dameon Kuhl, Marco of Galleria de los Muertos fame, and t-shirts designed by a 13 year old that will fund art supplies for the Phoenix Children's Hospital.

Pink Slip Open Mic tonight at 8pm, hosted by Adam Beltracchi! Poets, musicians, and comedians are welcome!

MAGAZINE BLOWOUT SALE!!! All past issue magazines are $1 today! GQ, Vogue, Venus, Photoshop, Macworld, Newsweek, Time, Esquire, Maxim, Harvard Design Review...

Saturdays are good for reading books.

TONITE at Lawn Gnome Publishing: Third Friday Footstomp! Ft Jonnie Blake & The Bears and The Bees!

They tried to make me go to rehab, I said, "Gnome, gnome, gnome".

If you are interested in poetry slams in the Valley of the Sun, then you will want to join this group to hear some announcements: phoenixpoetryslam@groups.facebook.com

TONITE @ 7:30pm, musician & performance artist Ryan Avery will be reciting original poetry for a movie at Lawn Gnome Publishing! Come in and drink the kool aid.

Thanks to Daggerpan for playing good ol' music in the shop last night, and for all of those that shopped with us! It was a phe-gnome-inal First Friday!

WE ARE OPEN!!!

Let there be ELECTRICITY...

We started building shelves today! Please come by and donate books! I need everything! Nonfiction and fiction! Zines! Handmade journals! Help me make this dream a reality! We are located at 905 N 5th St.

We are currently moving locations from The Firehouse Gallery to a bigger and better location at 905 N 5th St by February 1st, 2012. We are currently looking for bookshelves and taking book donations. Happy Holidays!

The Lawn Gnome Publishing bookstore and boutique will be open this First Friday, November 5th from 6pm until 10pm, before FFNL hosted by Joey G!!!

Photos The humble beginnings of Lawn Gnome Bookstore... zines were displayed on walls made of shipping pallets, baling wire and mobile home paneling. Lighting was provided by clamplights and track lighting. Owner and writer, Aaron Johnson, lived behind the "store". The entire installation fit inside a 14 foot by 8 foot room inside The Firehouse Gallery. The humble beginnings of Lawn Gnome Bookstore... zines were displayed on walls made of shipping pallets, baling wire and mobile home paneling. Lighting was provided by clamplights and track lighting. Owner and writer, Aaron Johnson, lived behind the "store". The entire installation fit inside a 14 foot by 8 foot room inside The Firehouse Gallery.

Our website is almost done! Thanks Layal!