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Find Your Book Besties!

Micro book clubs, reading pals, and other literary bonds

By Ashly Moore Sheldon • May 22, 2026

Good books are better when shared! I've always enjoyed discussing literature with others. But in recent years my size-large book club has not felt like the best fit for me and I've gradually stopped going. In its place, new literary connections have sprung up to fill the void. And this is feeling like just what I need.   

24 June Book Releases We’re Excited About

Plus, what's new in paperback

By Ashly Moore Sheldon • May 20, 2026

No matter how crowded our TBR shelves get, we're always finding new books we want to find space for! Here are 24 exciting June 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.    

76% of readers say books slow summer down, yet many feel they must earn time to read

By Tiffany Miller • May 18, 2026

The summer of childhood had a different quality to it. A new survey from ThriftBooks finds that many readers believe the endless summer feeling is gone, and that the one thing most associated with getting it back is also the thing they feel least entitled to do...

The Enduring Appeal of Animal Farm

Plus 20 more satirical treasures to enjoy

By Ashly Moore Sheldon • May 13, 2026

All the buzz around Andy Serkis's controversial new adaptation of George Orwell's Animal Farm, reminds us to revisit this beloved satirical allegory and appreciate its lasting power. It also brings to mind many other treasured volumes offering a darkly comic lens to their time and place in history.   

May 11, 1926: The Day that Changed Fantasy Forever

C. S. Lewis and J. R. R. Tolkien + 10 more iconic literary friendships

By Ashly Moore Sheldon • May 11, 2026

After meeting a century ago, C. S. Lewis and J. R. R. Tolkien bonded over their shared love for mythology, poetry, languages, and storytelling. The two established a literary discussion group and were instrumental in encouraging each other's groundbreaking works of fantasy. Learn about their storied friendship and ten more such literary liaisons. 

ThriftBooks Donated 25,000 Books to Book Fairies for NYC Kids – Here’s why it matters

At the time when 25,000 booklovers descended on BookCon 2026, 25,000 books were donated to get into the hands of future booklovers

By Barbara Hagen • May 11, 2026

A shared moment, a meaningful donation, and 25,000 books ready to change lives—see how ThriftBooks and Book Fairies are working together to put books into the hands of kids who need them most and spark a lifelong love of reading.

Get Ready to Celebrate May!

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

By Ashly Moore Sheldon • May 06, 2026

Treat your May-born friends and family to a bookish birthday! Or find the perfect Mother's Day gift! Did you know you can schedule ThriftBooks e-Gift Cards to be delivered on a specific date? Or if you'd rather give your May mates something special, we've put together a list of some of the hottest titles of the month.  

Peace Out, Mom

For Mother's Day, find the perfect book for every kind of mom

By Ashly Moore Sheldon • May 01, 2026

To all the book-loving mommas out there, we hope you get just what you want for Mother's Day this year—good books and more reading time! We've got suggestions for how you can get both.  

Meet “Recommended for You” — Your New Favorite Way to Shop at ThriftBooks

Personalized picks and a little something for your Free Book Rewards.

By Barbara Hagen • April 29, 2026

Discover a smarter way to find your next great read. Our new Recommended for You page brings together personalized picks based on your reading habits, plus clever features that help you qualify for free shipping and make the most of your Free Book Rewards. Whether you know exactly what you’re looking for or just want a little inspiration, this new experience makes book shopping easier—and a lot more fun.

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

Including 'The House of the Spirits', 'Margo's Got Money Troubles', 'The Testaments', and more

By Ashly Moore Sheldon • April 22, 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 it. Here are 26 of the books behind the buzziest new and upcoming book-to-screen adaptations. 
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