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Trouble at the County Fair
From cozy to chilling, 10 mystery-thrillers set at carnivals, fairs, or theme parks
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • July 25, 2023
From screaming thrill seekers to eerie fun houses to creepy clowns, fairs, carnivals, and theme parks make perfect settings for thrillers, mysteries, and horror. Here are ten dark, hair-raising tales set amidst malevolent revelry.
20 Great Book-to-Screen Adaptations
From the last 20 years
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • July 23, 2023
ThriftBooks is ringing in a milestone anniversary this year—twenty! In celebration, here are twenty terrific book-to-screen adaptations, spanning a variety of genres, that have come out since we were born.
Losing Yourself in Book Land
A Survey of 2,000 Americans Found...
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • July 20, 2023
Thriftbooks enlisted OnePoll to survey 2,000 U.S. adults who read regularly to learn about the science (and magic) behind getting lost in a book. And what we learned turned into a captivating read.
Top Tropes of Romance Literature: Cowboys Edition
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • July 18, 2023
The fact that romance novels often employ familiar tropes doesn’t make them any less enjoyable. In fact, some of us never tire of certain delicious scenarios like split inheritances or cute-kid connections. Here we review some of the top tropes in cowboy romances.
American Summer Road Trip
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • July 16, 2023
Thinking about hitting the open road this summer and exploring the vastness that is America? Here are some U.S. travel guides, American road trip memoirs, and more to get you inspired and help you plan an epic adventure.
Barbie!
The evolution of a living doll
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • July 13, 2023
As the new Barbie movie sparkles on the horizon, many of us are contemplating this iconic doll's history and significance in our culture. Since her birth in 1959, she has been celebrated, disdained, coveted, vilified, and treasured. Join us as we revisit her history and evolution over the last six decades.
What's New and Coming Soon in Book-to-Screen
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • July 11, 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's the latest, greatest in book-to-screen adaptations. Order your copy of the source material so you can read before you watch.
New Release Alert: Obsessed
And why fans say Michael Bennett is the best James Patterson hero
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • July 09, 2023
Michael Bennett is James Patterson's most beloved detective. That's right. Not Cross. Not Women's Murder Club. Bennett. The fifteenth title in the series comes out today! Are you caught up?
Beyond The Story: 10-Year Record of BTS
Plus, 12 more vibe-y reads for K-Pop stans
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • July 06, 2023
In celebration of their tenth anniversary, BTS is releasing a book telling their story. Beyond The Story: 10-Year Record of BTS offers personal, behind-the-scenes anecdotes and photos sharing their journey, plus more than 330 QR codes for access to trailers, music videos, and more. While you wait for your copy to arrive, check out our K-Pop reading list.
Ultimate Summer Reading List: Teen & YA
14 exciting new or soon-to-be-released books for teens
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • July 05, 2023
School's out! Time to get your summer reading list in order. No matter which genres you prefer, we've got you covered. Over the past month or so, we've been putting together a few genre-specific roundups to help you fill out your TBR list. These are our picks for the best new YA reads.
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