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International Literacy Day

Pages for people, planet, and prosperity

By Barbara Hagen • September 08, 2026

Several weeks ago, the ThriftBooks team sat down to plan our message for this year’s Literacy Day. The theme, set by UNESCO, is Literacy for People, the Planet, and Prosperity, three P’s that, honestly, could have been written on the walls of our ThriftBooks office and processing centers! We spend our days giving books second lives (planet), getting them into more hands for less (prosperity), and seeing firsthand, how reading changes people’s lives.

From Concentrate: 6 Great Brain-On Science Fiction and Fantasy Books

By Liberty Hardy • September 03, 2026

Books, like readers, come in many varieties. There are books that you read to be scared, to swoon, to laugh. Some books are designed to be comfortingly cozy, and are for low-maintenance reading. And some are complex, intricately plotted novels, with multiple storylines, complicated technology, elaborate systems of government, or a large cast of characters. And some have all those things in one book!

Get Ready to Celebrate September!

Schedule e-Gift Cards and peruse the month's most giftable books

By Ashly Moore Sheldon • September 02, 2026

Treat your September-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 September sweeties something special, we've put together a list of some of the hottest titles of the month. 

Catching Vibes

Explore the collective obsessions of the moment

By Ashly Moore Sheldon • August 28, 2026

Welcome to Catching Vibes, our new series dedicated to the latest, hottest, and most viral trends percolating on the web, in the water, and all around us. Today's topics include mahjong, birding, and pickling. If any of these are your current obsession, read on for book recommendations and more.  

Remembering Dolly

'If you see someone without a smile today, give ’em yours.'

By Ashly Moore Sheldon • August 27, 2026

Legendary country singer Dolly Parton passed away this week at the age of 80. Beyond her iconic career as a singer-songwriter, Parton was an author, actress, businesswoman, and philanthropist. She was known for her endless positivity and her crackling wit. The world will miss her. And so will we.  

What's New and Coming Soon in Book-to-Screen

Including 'The Book of Magic', 'East of Eden', 'Victorian Psycho', and more

By Ashly Moore Sheldon • August 25, 2026

It's always fun to see how books get adapted for the screen. But sometimes, this happens before we've had the chance to read the source material. Or maybe we just want to reread a book before we watch. Here are 18 of the books behind the buzziest new and upcoming book-to-screen adaptations. 

What Has Everyone Been Reading?

Uncover the hottest books of the summer

By Ashly Moore Sheldon • August 21, 2026

Close out your Endless Summer with the hottest books of the season. These titles weren't necessarily published this summer (or even this year!), but they're the volumes that have been occupying our beach bags and backyard hammocks all season long.   

Sink Into a Series® Before Summer Ends

16 trending series to keep you entertained as we head into fall

By Ashly Moore Sheldon • August 20, 2026

As summer fades, find a new series now to carry you into the darkening days of fall. As the weather gets cooler and the nights get longer, we look forward to curling up in a cozy spot with a good book. So, it's a perfect time to get addicted to a new series. Here are sixteen series to fill out your TBR.  

24 September Book Releases We’re Excited About

Plus, what's new in paperback

By Ashly Moore Sheldon • August 18, 2026

No matter how full our TBR shelves get, we're always finding new books we want to squeeze in! Here are 24 exciting September releases available for preorder, along with suggestions for similar reads you can enjoy right away. Plus, see what's new or coming soon in paperback.    

Best Back to School Books from Our Kids' Book Fair

By Ashly Moore Sheldon • August 12, 2026

With prices as low as $2.99, our Kids' Book Fair provides an excellent opportunity to stock up on books for young and developing readers. And to get your kids ready to head back to the classroom, here are 18 qualifying titles that focus on themes around learning, school, and autumn.  
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