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10 Notable Books Turning 50 This Year
How Many Have You Read?
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • January 03, 2023
It's interesting to look back at the literature that withstands the test of time. We've been looking back over some of the titles that will turn fifty this year. Here are ten memorable books from 1973 and some notes on their significance.
9 Classic Books that Sum Up 2022
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • December 29, 2022
From Queen Elizabeth's passing to the reunion of Bennifer, it's been a year full of big stories. As a fun twist on the New Year's tradition of a retrospective on the events of the previous twelve months, we have gathered a collection of nine classic books that sum up 2022.
Staff Picks: The Best Reads of 2022
Is the best book of the year your favorite read?
By Amanda Cleveland • December 28, 2022
While there was a clear winner for "The Best Book of 2022" after asking our staff (and we'll tell you what it is!), surprisingly when we asked our staff their favorite reads of the year too, we got different answers from all across the time stream. Check out what we read and loved this year, you might just find your next favorite!
20 January Releases We're Excited About
And What You Can Read in the Meantime
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • December 27, 2022
Our TBR piles may be dangerously tall, but that doesn’t stop us from browsing (and buying!) new books! Here are twenty exciting January releases available for preorder, along with suggestions for similar reads you can enjoy right away.
That Christmas Morning Feeling
By Barbara Hagen • December 24, 2022
One of my most favorite blogs to write is this one, my Christmas message to our ThriftBooks community. Each year I give careful thought to what theme and message to impart, and this year inspiration struck at one (of several) performances of A Christmas Carol, when this classic brought to the surface for me how happiness is really shared.
2022 Book Award Roundup
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • December 22, 2022
As 2022 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.
The Perfect Bookish Quotes for Gift Tags or Holiday Cards
Quotes for lovers, friends, parents, kids, siblings, and anyone!
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • December 20, 2022
The Gift That's Always in Fashion
How digital cards have upped the 'gift certificate' game
By Barbara Hagen • December 18, 2022
Back when they were still paper certificates, "gift certs" were an exciting thing to receive! I still remember my favorite one. Then there came a period of time where gift cards seemed a bit...lazy. Luckily, those days are behind us. With the exciting features a digital card brings, giving a gift card is exciting and personal again, with the addition of personalized videos, pictures, and more ways to make it your own.
The Gift of the Magi and the Spirit of Giving
Plus Ten More Stories to Inspire Generosity in Young Readers
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • December 15, 2022
O'Henry's The Gift of the Magi is about a poor couple who each sacrifice something they cherish to give each other a gift. Stories like this offer a great way to help kids see the big picture of generosity. Read on for ten more children's books that will inspire young readers to give generously.
12 Must-Read Titles in Medieval Historical Fiction
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • December 13, 2022
The Middle Ages was a time of massive change and upheaval, beset by wars and the plague, making it a rich period for powerful, exciting narratives. Here are twelve of our favorite historical novels set during the Middle Ages.
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