The ThriftBooks Blog

By Ashly Moore Sheldon • September 25, 2019

Can you smell it? Fall is upon us, and with it comes a host of lovely treats. As we bid a fond farewell to summer, let's count the blessings of this new season. Like? Well, to start with, there are pumpkin spice lattes! Read on for more of our fall faves!

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • September 18, 2019

Libraries are magical and librarians are magicians. So many of us found our love of the written word amidst the sacred stacks of our childhood bibliotech. We'll never forget the sense of excitement as the librarian handed us a pile of delicious new stories. Not surprisingly, libraries and librarians show up in the pages of lots of great books. Here are ten that we like.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • September 11, 2019

It's been quite a week for Stephen King with the releases of both It Chapter 2, the movie and his new novel, The Institute. But then again, with about 80 books and dozens of hit movies to his name, maybe it's just like any other workweek. In any case, we're superfans and wanted to showcase a few of our top picks from the versatile author. (Psst, it's not all horror)

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • September 02, 2019

Labor Day is more than just the last hurrah of summer. It is meant to honor and celebrate those who work—which is most of us. The day is also a time to reflect on worker's rights. This blog post focuses specifically on the history of women and girls working in America and the challenges they have faced.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • August 28, 2019

Here at Thriftbooks, we take pride in being a resource to teachers. By offering great deals and discounts on used books, we help educators stock up on their most essential tools—books! Here are some tips and suggestions on how to create a robust classroom library.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • August 21, 2019

On the eve of what would have been Ray Bradbury's 99th birthday, we celebrate the prolific author who passed away in 2012. A largely self-educated man, Bradbury wrote more than 30 books and close to 600 short stories.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • August 14, 2019

Woodstock 2019 might be cancelled, but that doesn't mean we can't celebrate the 50th anniversary of the renowned 1969 music festival. Woodstock was more than just a concert. It is a cultural touchstone, emblematic of the peace-loving, youth movement for change the 1960s and 70s.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • August 07, 2019

Less than a month until Labor Day! Summer always goes by so fast and if you're anything like us, there are a few things you still want to do before the leaves start to turn and school's back in session. What's left on your summer bucket list?

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • July 30, 2019

When Harry Met Sally turned 30 this summer! We thought it would be fun to take a trip down memory lane with some of the quirky characters and hilarious lines that came from this beloved rom-com. Along the way, we discovered some fascinating facts about the talented people who created the iconic film.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • July 25, 2019

From Potterheads to Twihards to Ringers, fandoms have become an identifying feature for many ardent fans. As we near the end of our monthlong celebration of what may be the most popular book series ever written, we break down the key components of what it takes to create such a fervent fan base.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • July 17, 2019

Creativity. Vulnerability. Justice. Happiness. Motivation. Feminism. Perseverance. Can these qualities be gained in 25 minutes or less? Probably not. But luckily, we have books!

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