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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • June 04, 2023

Do you love immersing yourself in magical, otherworldly stories? If you're always looking for your next epic fantasy read, here are fourteen excellent, expansive novels that may not have come across your radar.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • June 01, 2023

It's June! Time to get your summer reading list in order. No matter which genres you prefer, Thriftbooks has got you covered. Over the next few weeks, we'll be putting together a few roundups to help you fill out your summer TBR list. Here are our picks for the best thrillers to throw in your beach bag.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • May 30, 2023

The 2023 Tony Awards are coming up in just a few weeks! To get ready, we have put together a reading list of sorts. With behind-the-scenes reporting, Broadway history, and some of the nominated plays themselves, these titles cover a lot of ground with books perfect for new theater fans and seasoned experts.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • May 28, 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 • May 25, 2023

No matter how long our TBR lists get, we're always finding new titles we want to tack on! Here are 21 exciting June releases available for preorder, along with suggestions for similar reads you can enjoy right away.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • May 23, 2023

Patricia Highsmith's life was marked by difficult personal relationships, self-destructive tendencies, and an endless pursuit to refine her work as an artist. A flurry of new television and film projects regarding the author have recently been announced. In the meantime, here are our picks for the essential Patricia Highsmith reading list.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • May 14, 2023

Do you love the adrenaline rush of a good thriller? If you're always looking for your next dark, twisty crime read, here are fourteen excellent, pulse-pounding novels that may not have come across your radar yet.

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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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