The ThriftBooks Blog

By Ashly Moore Sheldon • October 09, 2020

John Lennon was born eighty years ago today! Tragically, the brilliant artist was murdered when he was only forty. At the time of his death, he was working on rekindling his music career after a five-year hiatus to care for his young son. Here are seven little known facts about him.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • October 07, 2020

Culinary cozy mysteries are a perfect combination of so many things that we love. First of all, a cozy mystery gives us the fascinating technical aspects of crime fiction, but without all the gory stuff. Throw in some tasty treats and a terrifically punny title and you've got a winning formula!

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • October 02, 2020

This time of year has lots of us hankering for cozy kitchens, steaming cups of tea, and scrumptious sweet treats. In this post, find seven recommended cookbooks for concocting a variety of mouthwatering confections.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • September 30, 2020

As the weather starts to turn colder, there’s nothing like curling up with a good book. The list of titles coming out this fall is packed with must-reads. This week we feature ten new and upcoming books, along with suggestions of what you can read first.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • September 25, 2020

Award-winning writer, artist, and musician Shel Silverstein was born ninety years ago today! The multitalented Renaissance man passed away when he was only 68, but he accomplished so much, creating a veritable treasure trove of poetry, art, stories, and music in his lifetime.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • September 23, 2020

As the weather turns colder and kids spend more time inside, make sure they have plenty of fun, seasonal reading material. Here are twelve wonderful fall picture books.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • September 18, 2020

1950s pop culture boasted an ecclectic mix of styles, sounds, and sensations. America was on the verge of massive social change and this was reflected in the era’s trends. While many folks clung to tradition, a mix of boisterous new voices shook things up.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • September 15, 2020

September 15 was the birthday of Agatha Christie 130 years ago; next month marks the centenary of her first publication. The prolific mystery author stands as one of the bestselling fiction writers of all time, second only to Shakespeare. Here we reflect on her life and works.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • September 10, 2020

It’s been almost two decades since the September 11 attacks. While most adults remember the day in great detail, there is a whole generation of kids and teens who have no recollection of it. Here are nine books, for a range of ages, offering thoughtful accounts.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • September 09, 2020

Gilmore Girls. Lost. Veronica Mars. The Sopranos. Friday Night Lights. No doubt about it; the aughts had some great television! Luckily we can still binge-watch our faves, but if you’re interested in something new, here are some books that can fill the void.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • September 04, 2020

What's your spirit animal? For National Wildlife Day, we thought we'd offer up some novels that feature wild animals as main characters. Some of these creatures are realistic and lifelike, while others offer a magical, mystical presence.

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