The ThriftBooks Blog

By Ashly Moore Sheldon • May 29, 2020

From scandal to splendor, the Golden Age of Hollywood remains a popular cultural reference for many. The larger-than-life stars populating the scene remain figures of fascination and whimsy. Here we offer ten books that feature real and imagined stories about the stars.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • May 27, 2020

For many of us, Memorial Day stands as the unofficial kickoff to summer, an opportunity for BBQs and fun in the sun. But the true significance of this holiday is much greater. In honor of U.S. military personnel who have died in service, we offer a variety of soldier stories for all ages.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • May 22, 2020

Ordinarily this would be prom season. But we aren't in ordinary times, are we? Prom is just one of many things that many 2020 high school seniors are missing out on this spring. As we collectively work through our disappointment over our losses, we can find catharsis in fictional experiences.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • May 19, 2020

Suzanne Collins captured the world’s attention with her blockbuster Hunger Games trilogy. Now she’s back with a prequel to the thrilling saga. Here, we tell you a bit about about the author, her background, her inspirations, and her favorite books.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • May 15, 2020

Amid the pandemic, we are tremendously grateful for the work of nurses (and all medical professionals), who serve on the front lines of the crisis. From historical fiction to gripping memoirs to thrilling mysteries, here are nine books featuring nurse protagonists.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • May 13, 2020

The Cannes International Film Festival has been postponed, along with just about everything else! Are we feeling a little bleu about it? Mais, oui! Nonetheless, we can find consolation in les livres. C’est la vie!

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • May 08, 2020

These are unprecedented times! On a global scale, we are working to adjust to a new normal. We are finding it somewhat soothing to read about people engaged in a similar process. Here are five great titles we've found to scratch that itch.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • May 06, 2020

Motherhood is complicated! And literary matrons are hardly a perennial bunch! They show up in a variety of forms, from gentle and nurturing to narcissistic and mercurial. In fact, the mom often makes for the most unforgettable character in a story. For Mother’s Day, we revisit the words from ten unforgettable mamas from books.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • May 01, 2020

Twenty years ago, Asian American authorship reflected a largely East Asian, traditional perspective. As we embark on Asian and Pacific American Heritage Month, we celebrate the diverse spectrum of cultures reflected in this vast and varied population of people.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • April 29, 2020

There's a lot of uncertainty in our world right now and it leaves many of us feeling anxious and unsettled. Of course, books can help! Reading is a tried and true source of solace in times of trouble. Here, ten contemporary authors share the books that bring them comfort.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • April 24, 2020

With movie theaters closed, several of the book-to-screen adaptations, we were looking forward to have been postponed. So here’s a list of titles that are available to read and watch right now!

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