The ThriftBooks Blog

By Ashly Moore Sheldon • June 16, 2022

Feeling burned out by the bad-news cycle? Sometimes we all just need a story with a happy ending. Here are ten feel-good reads with a guaranteed happy ending.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • June 14, 2022

We've been having fun exploring the "Multiverse" of selected classics, by curating a collection of inventive adaptations. So far, we've featured installments on Alice in Wonderland and the Brontës. Here we offer a collection of ten fabulous takes on The Wizard of Oz. Let us know what you want to see next!

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • June 12, 2022

Contrary to the oft-uttered phrase, you really can tell a lot about the type of romance you’re picking up based on the cover. In this retrospective, we reflect on some of the trends and shifts leading to where we are today.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • June 10, 2022

June 19 marks the day in 1865 when Union Troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, the last stop on their tour to liberate enslaved persons in the US—a day of hope. But the history, both before and after this day, has been fraught. Here we present a reading list for a range of ages shedding light on this complex subject.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • June 02, 2022

Our new project explores the “multiverse” of selected classics, by curating a collection of inventive adaptations. Last week’s Alice in Wonderland installment was a hit with readers and we got great recommendations for where to go next. This week’s theme is the Brontës.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • May 29, 2022

There are so many things to love about cozy mysteries! Small towns full of quirky characters. Delectable food descriptions. Hilariously punny titles. Plus, we've been noticing recently that the amateur detectives featured in cozies often bring unique skill sets from delightful day jobs. Here are some of our favorites.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • May 12, 2022

In this age of distraction, thick volumes can feel intimidating. On the other hand, when we’re reading a really good novel, we never want it to end. Here’s a selection of sixteen whopping reads that are truly worth the time it takes to read them.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • May 10, 2022

We're kicking off a new project and exploring the "multiverse" of iconic classics. Each week, we'll feature ten inventive takes on one of our favorite tales, starting with Alice in Wonderland. And the best part is we’ll be taking your suggestions for future installments. So let us know what you’d like to see next.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • May 03, 2022

Whether wicked or wonderful, mothers loom large in kid lit. In our recent survey about childhood reading experiences, we asked people to identify the best and worst mothers from the stories they enjoyed as kids. Here we reflect on some of the standouts from each category.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • April 28, 2022

There’s something especially thrilling about magic-wielding heroes who pop up in realistic settings where nobody expects them. In celebration of National Superhero Day, we’re offering a roundup of some of our favorite magical protagonists from realistic literature.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • April 26, 2022

In celebration of National Children's Book Week, Thriftbooks enlisted OnePoll to survey 2,000 Americans about what they remember from their favorite childhood volumes. And what we learned turned into a pretty sweet story.

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