The ThriftBooks Blog

By Ashly Moore Sheldon • June 10, 2025

Sometimes the hardest part about a book club meeting is picking the next book. Some clubs plan their entire year of titles in advance. But for many of us, the process isn't that organized. Here are ten low-lift ideas for choosing your next book club book.

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By Amanda Cleveland • June 08, 2025

Happy June! We’ve welcomed another Trope into the TropeTrove™, this time one of my personal favorites, Grumpy x Sunshine. Read on for some recs that will have you melting...

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • June 03, 2025

As we dive into the month that ushers in summer, we're shining a light on notable and acclaimed June-born authors. We're delighted to celebrate them and their beloved works of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, theater, and more.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • June 01, 2025

Treat your June-born friends and family to a bookish birthday! Did you know you can schedule ThriftBooks e-Gift Cards to be delivered on a specific date? Or If you'd rather give your June buds something special, we've put together a list of some of the hottest titles of the moment.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • May 27, 2025

For many of us lifelong readers, the Scholastic Book Fair was the pinnacle of our year. We cherish the memories of our school libraries and gymnasiums overflowing with shiny new books. Hand-in-hand with these memories are the titles that became our favorites. Here are 26 of those beloved volumes.  

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • May 25, 2025

Whether learning about cultures and experiences other than your own or discussing a good book with a fellow reader, literature is a great way to connect with others. Our newest poll takes a look at the many ways that book clubs are helping readers find their people and diversify their reading choices.

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By ThriftBooks and Likewise • May 20, 2025

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By Leslie LaRue • May 18, 2025

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • May 13, 2025

No matter how long our TBR lists get, we're always finding new books we want to add! Here are 22 exciting June releases available for preorder, along with suggestions for similar reads you can enjoy right away. Plus, see what's new in paperback and get in on an exclusive Hunger Games 5-Book box set! 

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