The ThriftBooks Blog

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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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 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 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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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • November 19, 2023

Getting ready for the holidays is exciting, but also daunting. If you're feeling the holiday pressure, this roundup of cookbooks, entertainment guides, and more will help you get your plans in order.

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