The ThriftBooks Blog

By Ashly Moore Sheldon • December 17, 2023

Our newest survey with OnePoll asked 2,000 U.S. adults how they feel about the self-help genre. And what we learned gave us a whole new way of looking at things.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • December 14, 2023

Sometimes, the best literature gets delivered to our television screen before we've had the chance to read it. But even if you've already watched, it's never too late to read. Here are the books behind 26 of the best adaptations on Netflix right now.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • December 12, 2023

Whether for a young reader, a fan of a particular franchise, or a proud book collector, boxed sets make wonderful gifts. Here are thirty beautiful boxed sets for all the readers on your list. Order by December 14 to get it in time for Christmas! Wrap one up for a reader you love—maybe even yourself!

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • December 10, 2023

Choosing the perfect gifts for the diverse mix of people we know can be tricky. That's the idea behind our mini gift guides with tailored recommendations for the unique set of characters in your life. Here are our gift suggestions for all your favorite Swifties.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • December 07, 2023

It's always fun to see our favorite books on the screen. But sometimes, the best literature gets adapted before we've had the chance to read it. Here are thirteen new or upcoming book-to-screen adaptations. Order your copy of the source material so you can read before you watch.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • December 03, 2023

Choosing the perfect gifts for the diverse mix of people we know can be tricky. That's the idea behind our mini gift guides with tailored recommendations for the unique set of characters in your life. Here are our gift suggestions for all your favorite book lovers.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • November 30, 2023

What is Fixation Friday? In this new blog series, we'll spotlight a trending topic to explore. This week, it's Outdoor Adventures. If this is something you're excited about, read on as we follow the paths (and trails) this theme leads us down.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • November 28, 2023

No matter how long our TBR list gets, we're always finding new titles we want to add! Here are 22 exciting December releases available for preorder, along with suggestions for similar reads you can enjoy right away.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • November 26, 2023

Choosing the perfect gifts for the diverse mix of people we know can be tricky. That's the idea behind our mini gift guides with tailored recommendations for the unique set of characters in your life. Here are our recommendations for the Star Wars fans in your life.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • November 23, 2023

What is Fixation Friday? In this new blog series, we'll spotlight a trending topic to explore. This week, it's Holiday Traditions, of course. If this is something you've been thinking about, read on as we drill down into the forms this theme might take in our lives.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • November 21, 2023

A white elephant gift should be something funny or quirky that will delight its recipient. You get an added bonus if it adds lasting value to the life of whomever takes it home. Here are sixteen offbeat, affordable titles that would make great white elephant gifts.

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