The ThriftBooks Blog

By Ashly Moore Sheldon • May 11, 2023

This year's James Beard Foundation Book Award finalists were recently announced and the extensive list of 42 foodie titles has got our collective mouths watering. Find your next gastronomical adventure.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • May 09, 2023

The distinguished Women's Prize for Fiction award celebrates women's creativity in the world and empowers women of all walks of life to raise their voices. This year's shortlist is made up of three first-time novelists, alongside three novels by previous winners and shortlisted authors.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • May 04, 2023

You might say that Judy Blume is having a moment. The release of the film adaptation of Are You There God, It's Me Margaret, as well as a new documentary about the beloved author, has been creating lots of buzz. But then again, it's hardly the first time that Blume has gotten people talking.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • May 02, 2023

Happy Wordsmith Day! If you identify as a word nerd, a storyteller, an orator or a writer, then today is your day. Here are some books that celebrate the power of words and the craft of using them well.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • April 30, 2023

Every month, streaming services remove some of their offerings to make room for new ones. But that doesn't mean we can't watch them anymore. Here is a list of titles being cut by HULU and Netflix in May. Order your own copy to keep watching.  

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • April 25, 2023

Thriftbooks enlisted OnePoll to survey 2,000 parents with school-age kids about the reading traditions they grew up with and how they are continuing them as parents. And what we learned turned into a pretty sweet story.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • April 23, 2023

No matter how long our TBR lists get, we're always finding new titles we want to tack on! Here are 22 exciting May releases available for preorder, along with suggestions for similar reads you can enjoy right away.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • April 20, 2023

Find the perfect music to complement your reading experience? Or vice-versa! Here are twenty vinyl albums (worth double points from now until 4/23) with a reading recommendation for each.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • April 18, 2023

Motherhood itself is an impressive undertaking. But throughout history, mothers around the world have gone above and beyond, achieving extraordinary feats. In anticipation of Mother's Day, here are ten nonfiction books about exceptional mothers who changed the world.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • April 16, 2023

If you're a landscaper who also enjoys literary intrigue, a potter who loves puns, or a sower who savors secrets, you'll want to dig into this roundup of cozy mysteries we've gathered for gardeners. You may even reap a few handy horticulture tips.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • April 11, 2023

Bestselling romance author Emily Henry has a new title, Happy Place, coming out on April 25. Learn more about the story of a couple of exes pretending to still be together and get our recommendations for other fake-relationship romances you can read in the meantime.

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