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10 x 10: The Best Books of the Decade
Best Realistic Fiction and Memoir
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • December 06, 2019
As we countdown to 2020, we're publishing a series of ten of the best books of the past decade in ten different genres. 10 x 10! In order to finish by the end of 2019, we'll be packaging two genres together in this once-a-week series. This week's lists are Realistic Fiction and Memoir. Here are our picks for the ten best in each.
Native American Stories
10 Books From and About the First Americans
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • November 20, 2019
In honor of Native American Heritage Month, we are excited to highlight ten excellent books by Indigenous American authors. From picture books to young adult novels, these volumes have been chosen for their ability to intrigue, inspire, and inform.
From Page to Screen
Catch up with Bosch, Henrietta Lacks, The Handmaid's Tale, and the latest TV/film adaptation news
By Devin B. • April 24, 2017
13 Books to Read If You Liked 13 Reasons Why
By Devin B. • April 13, 2017
Scottish Authors that are"Pure Dead Brilliant"
By Hugo Munday • January 25, 2016
Any idea why we're throwing a spotlight on some Scottish authors this week? The first person to add the correct answer to the comment section below will win a $20 certificate to shop on Thrift Books. The person to leave the comment that makes us laugh the most will also win one. One person cannot win both and we'll announce the winners on this blog next week.
10 Titles You Lit-erally Need to Read
By Eva • September 14, 2015
Five words you never want to hear in a comparative lit class?
"Yeah, going off of that..."
Which, when translated to normal human speak, actually means "This in no way relates to the point you just made, but I really love to hear myself talk." Every English major knows the scenario: The class circles up after reading (or not reading) a beautifully crafted piece of literature, and an intellectually-indulged twenty-something decides to hijack the discussion with the deluded idea that they have the book completely figured out. But the thing about great literature is that no one has managed to totally figure it out – that's why it stands apart as a selection of work that we all keep coming back to. Plus nothing kills an engaging class discussion quite like an unchecked know-it-all. Whether you're the type of student who's read the book before it was assigned, or who only highlights quotes they find on sparknotes, these ten works of literature are worth a second (or third) read. And here's a plus; two of them are comic books.
15% Off Literature and Fiction
By Hugo Munday • September 09, 2015
For a good portion of September, Thrift Books is offering all books in our Literature & Fiction category at 15% off, if you use the code LITFIC at checkout.
Our Back to School discount ended at the end of August, but it wasn't lost on us that we could serve some of those returning students into September by offering a discount on ALL the used books in one of our largest categories.
Ten Reads to Establish Your Fictional Sense of Direction
By Melina Lynne • September 02, 2015
Have you ever solicited new book ideas from your friends, or posted your inquiry on Facebook, Twitter or some other form of social media? What you hear back is generally a pitch for their favorite author, genre, series, etc., and, ultimately, you realize you are no further in your quest for a new read than when you started. Plus you will now have to answer the question, "So, did you read it?" several times over the weeks and months to come. Sounding familiar?
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