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Technology-Focused Teaching
Books to Help Teachers and Students Become More Tech-Savvy
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • April 22, 2022
Education is one of many fields that was transformed by the pandemic, as schools had to adapt to an online or blended learning environment. While this was far from easy, many teachers have reported that the process made them more comfortable with technology. Here are some books to help teachers and students build essential 21st-century skills.
The ALA's Top 10 Most Challenged Books in 2021
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • April 17, 2022
You Are What You Read, Part 2!
More Genres for More Kinds of Readers
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • April 14, 2022
A few weeks ago, we published a post about how a reader's fave genre might match up with their personalities and it got some attention! Several of you mentioned that you'd like to see some other genres included. So here you go!
Got the Post-Bridgerton Blues?
More Saucy Historical Books and Shows to Fill the Void
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • April 07, 2022
Has Netflix's adaptation of Julia Quinn's Bridgerton series left you breathlessly yearning for more stirring historical tales and petticoat-infused romance? We have suggestions for what you should read and watch next.
14 Great New Literary Adaptations
(Psst, You’ll Want to Read the Books First)
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • April 05, 2022
It's a fruitful time for book-to-screen adaptations. Below, we've selected a handful of the best literary movies and TV shows that are streaming now. Plus a bumper crop of titles that are coming soon. We're excited to watch! (But only after we read the book, of course.)
All About Emily Henry
5 Interesting Facts About her Writing Life
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • April 04, 2022
We're all pretty excited about Emily Henry's new release, Book Lovers, coming out on May 3. Her previous romances, like Beach Read and People We Meet on Vacation combine witty dialogue and sensuous love scenes, not to mention some very well-read characters. Here, we get to know the author of these favorite reads a little better.
9 Memorable Literary Fools
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • March 31, 2022
For April Fool's Day, we're exploring the role of fools in literature. Shakespeare is sometimes credited with establishing the fool as instrumental in his plots. Though they serve as subjects of amusement, and even ridicule, they often emerge as the ones who see the world most clearly.
You Are What You Read
What Does Your Favorite Genre Say About You?
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • March 29, 2022
Here at Thriftbooks, many of us identify as book lovers. But, obviously, we don’t love all books equally. In fact, most of us gravitate toward a favorite genre or two. Does what you read say something about who you are? Read on to see what your favorite genre might reveal about you.
An Especially Bookish Oscars
The Literature Behind This Year's Academy Award-Nominated Films
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • March 24, 2022
Watching the Oscars this weekend? If so, you’ll want to catch up on the literature that served as inspiration for some of the nominated movies. Plus, we share some of our favorite book-to-screen best picture winners from the last quarter century.
Get Ready for Downton Abbey 2
What Fans Will Want to Watch and Read First
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • March 21, 2022
Series Smackdown: Down to the Final Four!
A Look Back at the Competition
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • March 17, 2022
Welcome to the fourth annual ThriftBooks Novel Knockout! This year’s theme is Series Smackdown, featuring 32 spectacular series (all nominated by book lovers!). Each day, new matches have been posted for you, our dear readers, to decide the ultimate winner. And now we’re down to the final four series!
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