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The Best Winter Romances To Snuggle Up With

By Courtney Rodgers • January 27, 2026

Skip the beach and turn up the heat in the snow. Winter romances deliver flirty rivalries, fake dating under twinkling lights, and snowstorms that trap love interests together just long enough for sparks to fly. From holiday hijinks to icy sports romances and snowy escapes abroad, cold weather brings out the most swoon-worthy moments. Grab a mug of hot cocoa and get ready to fall hard for these winter-themed romances.

Get Your Pages In: Introducing the 500 Billion Page Challenge

By Barbara HagenJanuary 21, 2026

Reading is something many people want more of, but distractions often make it hard to begin. Small moments with a book can add to a meaningful change, and the 500 Billion Page Challenge turns those moments into a shared movement. Pick up a book, read a page, and be part of something bigger.

Half of Americans are More Disconnected Than Ever

But in a good way

By ThriftBooks Team • January 08, 2026

Half of Americans say they’re more disconnected than ever — but in a good way, according to new research. In the survey of 2,000 Americans, 50% said they’ve made a point to disconnect digitally and spend less time on screens for their well-being. Learn more from our latest survey.

Welcome to the ThriftBooks Reading Challenge

Set your reading goal, track your reads, and earn ReadingRewards along the way

By Barbara HagenJanuary 05, 2026

A new year brings a fresh chance to reconnect with reading in a way that feels motivating and fun. Whether you’re setting ambitious goals or simply hoping to read a little more than last year, there’s an inviting way to track your progress, celebrate milestones, and enjoy rewards along the way. It’s a welcoming start to a reading journey designed to grow with you all year long.

Introducing ThriftBooks BookPrint: Your Personalized Year in Review

By Barbara HagenDecember 29, 2025

As the year draws to a close, your reading journey tells a story unlike anyone else’s. From the genres you gravitated toward to the authors you couldn’t stop returning to, every choice leaves a unique mark. Take a moment to see how your year with books came together and discover the reading moments worth celebrating as you turn the page toward what comes next.

A Christmas Message for our Booklovers

By Barbara HagenDecember 24, 2025

A heartfelt reflection on Christmas traditions, the meaning of home, and the memories that travel with us wherever we are. From childhood rituals to treasured gifts passed through generations, it celebrates the warmth of presence shared stories and the quiet magic of the season. A reminder that home isn’t always a place it’s a feeling we carry made richer through family books and moments that endure.

What Your First Read of 2026 Should Be

A book recommendation for each of the zodiac signs

By Ashly Moore Sheldon • December 23, 2025

Whether you believe in astrology or not, it can be fun to entertain the notion that the date of our birth has some impact on who we are and what we like. Read on to learn a little something about how your zodiac sign might influence you and your reading choices. And get our recommendation for your first read of 2026.

January Book Releases We're Excited About

And what you can read in the meantime

By Ashly Moore Sheldon • December 21, 2025

No matter how tall our TBR piles get, we're always finding new books we want to add! Here are 21 exciting January 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.  

10 Classic Books that Sum Up 2025

By Ashly Moore Sheldon • December 19, 2025

From sentient robots to bold heists to iconic power couples, it's been a year filled with attention-grabbing stories. As a fun twist on the New Year's tradition of a retrospective on the events of the previous twelve months, we've gathered a collection of ten great reads that sum up 2025.

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