The ThriftBooks Blog

By Ashly Moore Sheldon • November 13, 2022

Choosing the perfect gifts for the diverse mix of people we know can be tricky. That's why in addition to our full gift guides, we're putting out a set of mini gift guides with recommendations for all the individuals in your life. Here are some of our favorite picks for our funny and comedy-loving friends.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • November 10, 2022

Veterans Day is an opportunity to remind ourselves of the sacrifices made by the men and women who have fought to defend our country. One of the best ways for civilians to understand the experiences of military service is to read stories about it. Here are 17 books for a range of ages depicting the experiences of veterans and their families.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • November 08, 2022

Today's date happens to be the title of a heart-wrenching romance by BookTok star Colleen Hoover. Fallon and Ben meet the day before she moves across the country. Their strong connection compels them to schedule an annual date. Here are ten romances with similar themes.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • November 06, 2022

The holiday season is upon us and it's time to get cooking! For many of us, the joy of the holidays revolve around spending quality time with family and friends. And what's the most important part of those occasions? The food, of course! Here are 25 cookbooks that can help you elevate your holiday party refreshments.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • November 03, 2022

Kids getting antsy as winter descends? We've got you covered. From tots to teens, here are a range of exciting November releases available for preorder, along with some fun activity ideas and advent calendars to add into the mix.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • October 30, 2022

Our TBR piles may be in danger of toppling, but that doesn’t stop us from browsing (and buying!) new books! Here are sixteen exciting November releases available for preorder, along with suggestions for similar reads you can enjoy in the meantime.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • October 20, 2022

The fact that certain subgenres of romance often employ familiar tropes doesn’t make them any less enjoyable. In fact, some of us never tire of certain delicious scenarios like secret societies and elite boarding schools. Here we review some of the top tropes in dark academia.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • October 16, 2022

A new installment in Jeff Kinney's Diary of a Wimpy Kid series comes out on October 25. You can preorder it now, but in the meantime, here are twelve other series that are pitch-perfect for tweens.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • October 13, 2022

Cooler weather means more time indoors with a good book in our hands. As we head into fall, there are so many exciting new literary releases. For history buffs, this season's crop is particularly great. Here are eighteen hotly anticipated titles.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • October 11, 2022

We love books that educate while also entertaining us. Historical true crime offers a gripping story enriched with a bit of a history lesson. Read on for eleven true crime books shining a light on a particular moment in history.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • October 09, 2022

Spooky cookbooks? Maybe we should call them spookbooks. Anyway, if you're someone who likes to create seasonally specific fare for your holiday dinner parties, here are fifteen cookbooks to help you put out macabre meals and sickening spreads.

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