The ThriftBooks Blog

By Barbara Hagen • November 04, 2025

Books are more than words on a page. They are connections across generations. With this new AARP Special Member Offer, ThriftBooks is proud to play a small part in those connections for readers, one page and one story at a time.

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By Barbara Hagen • October 21, 2025

In a world filled with algorithms, ThriftBooks brings the human touch back to holiday shopping. Discover curated gift guides, rare finds, new books, e-Gift Cards, and more—thoughtful gifts from real book lovers.

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By Barbara Hagen • August 26, 2025

Back-to-school season is here—and it’s not just for students. With #ClearMyClassroomReadingList, ThriftBooks is inviting everyone to join our initiative to help teachers and clear their classroom reading lists. 

 

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By Barbara Hagen • February 04, 2025

All of us at ThriftBooks believe tropes deserve to have their time in the sun. So, we are kicking off a bit of a Trope Era by introducing the ThriftBooks TropeTrove™, a collection of book titles organized by various tropes. In this dedicated section of ThriftBooks.com you can search for books by popular tropes or seek out recommendations based upon certain book tropes you enjoy.

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By Barbara Hagen • December 24, 2024

Remember to find joy in the simplest of things today, and throughout these next 12 days which complete the Christmas season. Share your joy with friends, family, and strangers too. Be an infectious spirit of the season.

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By Barbara Hagen • December 02, 2024

Earlier in 2024, ThriftBooks began a partnership with Little Free Library through book donations and sponsorship of Impact Library Program book-sharing boxes and today we are proud to support Little Free Library on GivingTuesday. All purchases made on ThriftBooks.com today, Tuesday, December 3, 2024, will contribute towards our donation of 1% of our net revenue to Little Free Library and their programs. You do not need to opt in or add extra funds to your checkout. Simply purchase as you normally do on ThriftBooks.com (be sure to check out our holiday gift guides for great book gift ideas) and you will contribute towards our donation. It's that simple.

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By Barbara Hagen • October 03, 2024

Today we have "a little something more" for our ReadingRewards members which we have been working on. Well, actually it's "a lot something more" and we are thrilled to share it with all of you!

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By Barbara Hagen • June 25, 2024

One of the most frequently asked questions received into the ThriftBooks Customer Service team is, “Do you buy books?”  Up until recently we did not have a consumer recommerce program that would allow individuals to sell books directly to ThriftBooks. That changes today!

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By Barbara Hagen • December 24, 2023

In this year’s Christmas letter, I reflect on the reasons a certain 2003 Christmas movie has such a special place in my heart, and the connection its message has between us all. Merry Christmas from all of us at ThriftBooks to all of you in our ThriftBooks community.

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By Barbara Hagen • November 27, 2023

ThriftBooks, through our ThriftBooks Cares program, has always prioritized donating books into communities across the country. Today, Giving Tuesday, is a day where we more publicly share our community involvement and impact and allow all of our customers to be a part of it as well. 

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By Barbara Hagen • June 20, 2023

Today, ThriftBooks officially kicks off its 20^th anniversary celebration! We attribute our success to our three value pillars: Commitment to customers, commitment to the environment, and commitment to our employees.

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