The ThriftBooks Blog

By Ashly Moore Sheldon • November 12, 2025

Despite holding down her day job as a practicing physician, Freida McFadden has churned out nearly 30 novels, mostly psychological thrillers, over the course of the last decade-plus. If you haven't had the chance to become a McFan (as her ardent admirers call themselves), here's our essential Freida McFadden reading list. 

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • November 09, 2025

Treat your November-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 November nearest and dearest something special, we've put together a list of some of the hottest titles of the month.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • October 19, 2025

No matter how long our TBR lists get, we're always finding new books we want to add! Here are 23 exciting November 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.  

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • October 15, 2025

Holiday romances go down as easily as our favorite festive drinks. But, like the drinks, there are a range of options available. Do you prefer a love story that's sweet like hot chocolate or something a bit more spicy like rum-spiked cider? Pick your pleasure with one of these nineteen charming new releases.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • October 07, 2025

Inexplicable events and twisted relationships. Doomed places and haunted spaces. An impending sense of doom permeates the pages of good horror novels. Are you ready for it? Here are twenty new and soon-to-be-released titles bound to send chills down your spine.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • October 05, 2025

As we welcome the month ahead, we're shining a light on notable and acclaimed October-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 • September 29, 2025

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

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • September 25, 2025

Dark romances take readers on a wild ride. They feature relationships that are spicy, messy, and twisted. The characters at the center of these love stories can be complex and morally ambiguous. They're not for everyone, but if your curiosity is piqued, read on to learn more about the genre and get our recommendations for eleven titillating titles. 

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • September 21, 2025

No matter how full our TBR shelves get, we're always finding new books we want to find space for! Here are 22 exciting October 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.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • September 14, 2025

We live in uncertain times. Cozy literature may just be the antidote, transporting us to a gentler, more charming place. That's why we're excited to introduce the Cozy Corner, your source for all things cozy. Here's a run-down of the various types of comfort reads you can sink into in the rapidly expanding cozy-verse. 

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • September 10, 2025

New books offer a great way to help kids settle into a new school year. Reading (and being read to) alleviates stress and improves focus. It can even make us nicer people! Here are some of the best new and upcoming kid lit titles we're excited about right now. Plus, peruse some of the most giftable kids' books for the upcoming holiday season.

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