The ThriftBooks Blog

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 Ashly Moore Sheldon • December 21, 2023

As 2023 draws to a close, we thought it would be a good time to review some of this year's celebrated books. Here is a selection of the winners of literature's most distinguished awards and honors.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • December 19, 2023

From stress release to entertainment to cognitive development, there are so many benefits to reading. So treat yourself! Here are ten good reasons to buy yourself some books this holiday season.

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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 Amanda Cleveland • December 05, 2023

Ask a book lover about their favorite reads of the year instead of the best book of the year, and you will get answers that span genres, subjects, and across time. So I did just that, with the bibliophiles at ThriftBooks! When you open up best book of 2023 to favorite read of the year, people land on fascinating books you could never have caught on any best books lists because they aren’t new. Read on to find out our favorite books of the year, and our favorite reads of the year, too.

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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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