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9 Classic Books that Sum Up 2022
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • December 29, 2022
From Queen Elizabeth's passing to the reunion of Bennifer, it's been a year full of big stories. As a fun twist on the New Year's tradition of a retrospective on the events of the previous twelve months, we have gathered a collection of nine classic books that sum up 2022.
20 January Releases We're Excited About
And What You Can Read in the Meantime
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • December 27, 2022
Our TBR piles may be dangerously tall, but that doesn’t stop us from browsing (and buying!) new books! Here are twenty exciting January releases available for preorder, along with suggestions for similar reads you can enjoy right away.
2022 Book Award Roundup
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • December 22, 2022
As 2022 draws to a close, we thought it would be a good time to review some of this year's celebrated books. Here is a selection of the winners of literature's most distinguished awards and honors.
The Perfect Bookish Quotes for Gift Tags or Holiday Cards
Quotes for lovers, friends, parents, kids, siblings, and anyone!
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • December 20, 2022
The Gift of the Magi and the Spirit of Giving
Plus Ten More Stories to Inspire Generosity in Young Readers
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • December 15, 2022
O'Henry's The Gift of the Magi is about a poor couple who each sacrifice something they cherish to give each other a gift. Stories like this offer a great way to help kids see the big picture of generosity. Read on for ten more children's books that will inspire young readers to give generously.
12 Must-Read Titles in Medieval Historical Fiction
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • December 13, 2022
The Middle Ages was a time of massive change and upheaval, beset by wars and the plague, making it a rich period for powerful, exciting narratives. Here are twelve of our favorite historical novels set during the Middle Ages.
Our 10 Favorites from Book Riot's Best Books of 2022
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • December 11, 2022
Our friends at Book Riot have published their list of the best books of the year and it includes some great reads, a few of which made our list as well! Here, we highlight ten of our favorites.
The #BookTok Effect
A Survey of 2,000 Americans Found...
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • December 04, 2022
In our ongoing efforts to learn more about our customers, Thriftbooks enlisted OnePoll to survey 2,000 Americans about the ways that their social media activities impact their entertainment choices. We learned some interesting things. Read on for our takeaways.
17 December Releases We're Excited About
And What You Can Read in the Meantime
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • December 01, 2022
Our TBR shelves are already overloaded, but that doesn’t stop us from browsing (and buying!) new books! Here are seventeen exciting December releases available for preorder, along with suggestions for similar reads you can enjoy right away.
'Tis the Season for Strange
17 Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books and Movies for the Holidays
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • November 24, 2022
Sci-fi and fantasy may not be the first genre that comes to mind when considering yuletide entertainment. But for a lot of us, it's a perfect fit. Think about it! These stories combine magic, adventure, and the wonder of the unknown. That sounds just like the holidays to us!
13 Irresistible Holiday Romances
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • November 22, 2022
'Tis the season to curl up under a warm blanket with a charming novel that makes your heart go pitter-patter. If you're a fan of holiday romances, treat yourself to one of these thirteen delectable love stories.
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