The ThriftBooks Blog

By Ashly Moore Sheldon • March 19, 2021

Patricia Lockwood's ambitious new book aims to depict the experience of living "Extremely Online," while contrasting this ephemeral existence to that of "real life." Here we spotlight a handful of books that have taken on the themes of digital culture and its impact on life, relationships, and the very nature of humanity.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • March 17, 2021

To celebrate St. Patrick's Day, we wanted to applaud some of the most exciting Irish novelists of the moment. With forefathers like James Joyce, Oscar Wilde, and Samuel Beckett, these up-and-coming bards have some big shoes to fill, and they're doing brilliantly!

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • March 15, 2021

With last year’s cancellations, Basketball fans, young and old, are more psyched than ever for March Madness. It’s been a tough year for sports lovers, whether player or spectator. Now as things are starting to get back to normal, we all look forward to returning to the fields, pools, mats, courts, and tracks. For young athletes, here are a selection of stories about sports.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • March 10, 2021

You may have heard about the new Netflix movie Yes Day starring Jennifer Garner. Did you know it was based on a picture book by Amy Krouse Rosenthal? Here are a few more fun book-to-screen adaptations that are available or coming soon to watch—and, of course, read!

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • March 05, 2021

Our TBR piles may be weighing down our bedside tables, but that doesn’t stop us from perusing (and purchasing!) new books! March is yet another month packed with must-reads. Here are fifteen releases that we can’t wait to pick up, along with suggestions for books you can read right away.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • March 03, 2021

Kids are fascinated by animals. As we celebrate World Wildlife Day, we contemplate the glorious diversity of fauna residing on our planet. Here are ten books to educate and inspire kids about wildlife.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • March 01, 2021

This week we celebrate the birthday of acclaimed American-Canadian author John Irving, born on March 3, 1942. With a career that has spanned five decades, his work is marked by a tension between tradition and nonconformity, reverence and rebellion. Here we highlight five of his essential titles, as well as their screen adaptations.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • February 26, 2021

Sixty-five years ago today, Sylvia Plath and Ted Hughes met at a party in Cambridge. Their connection was immediate, powerful, and violent—a portent of their future together. Almost exactly seven years later Plath would die by suicide.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • February 24, 2021

With theatre experiences still limited by the pandemic, streaming options are more available (and needed!) than ever. Here are some of the exciting new book-to-screen adaptations available to watch—and of course read—right now.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • February 19, 2021

Recent events have shone a light on the inequality and violence threatening Black Americans. In response, many of us are looking for ways to educate ourselves and effect change. This has led to an explosion of galvanizing new content around Black history and culture. Here we spotlight some of the prominent voices that have emerged over the last few years.  

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • February 17, 2021

Happy Random Acts of Kindness Day! As we all know, reading is a great way to foster empathy and compassion toward others. Here we share books to inspire kindness in kids of all ages.

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