The ThriftBooks Blog

By Bianca Smith • October 26, 2017

Looking for a fright this Halloween? Well look no further than this list of spooky titles for all ages!

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By Bianca Smith • October 22, 2017

Who doesn’t love new books? New stories, new insights, new releases are always exciting. And whether you buy them to deliver the day they hit the shelves, or wish list it here to wait for a reduced cost copy, we’re excited to share some new titles releasing tomorrow. There are thrillers, a political commentary that'll have you in stiches, and even a paranormal romance.

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By Bianca Smith • October 19, 2017

Fans of Norwegian writer Jo Nesbø have probably shuddered at the terrifying thriller, The Snowman, being brought to life on screen. It’s definitely not a novel to be read alone at night.

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By Bianca Smith • October 18, 2017

Last week author, Kazuo Ishiguro received a call most only dream of - he won the 2017 Nobel Prize in Literature!

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By Bianca Smith • October 16, 2017

October 16 is National Dictionary Day - a booklover’s dream day. No, we’re not going to proclaim the differences between Merriam-Webster and Oxford. Did you know that reading increases your vocabulary?

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By Bianca Smith • October 13, 2017

This week we get Turtles All The Way Down in our hot little hands. It’s John Green’s first book since The Fault In Our Stars debuted on the New York Times bestseller list nearly six years ago. Yes, we’ve been waiting nearly six long years for another story.

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By Devin B. • May 19, 2017

The summer film season is kicking off with not one but two children’s book adaptations hitting the big screen! First up, Diary of Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul just premiered May 19, the fourth film based on the smash hit Diary of a Wimpy Kid book series by Jeff Kinney. Coming June 2nd, Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie will be released, based on The First Epic Novel in the Captain Underpants series by Dav Pilkey. For fans of these blockbusters, we’ve pulled together our list of related book series to fill your summer reading lists.

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By Devin B. • April 24, 2017

With a slew of book adaptations from a variety of genres hitting the television screen this month, don’t miss out on your chance to compare the original books to their TV counterparts. We’ve also rounded up the latest film/TV announcements so you can get a head start.  

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By Devin B. • April 13, 2017

On March 31 Netflix launched their 13-episode television adaptation of Jay Asher’s hit young adult novel Thirteen Reasons Why. Whether you’re a fan of the book, the show, or both, we’ve found 13 books you’re sure to love.

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By KA Scott • March 14, 2017

Dialing in the best possible you is a topic and practice that spans continents and decades. In these thought-provoking reads, you’ll get inspiration from some of the best-loved philosophers and holy people in the world on how to find happiness, success, and fulfillment—even how to maintain your sanity during turbulent times like we’re experiencing today.

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