The ThriftBooks Blog

By Ashly Moore Sheldon • December 11, 2022

Our friends at Book Riot have published their list of the best books of the year and it includes some great reads, a few of which made our list as well! Here, we highlight ten of our favorites.

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By William Shelton • December 08, 2022

Be it revelry in the commercial consumerism so railed against by Charlie Brown, or a feast of seven fishes, or further still the quiet solemnity, incense, and psaltery organ of a midnight mass service, many different traditions are upheld as we approach Christmas.

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By ThriftBooks Team • December 06, 2022

Experts agree that there are many excellent reasons to teach cooking skills to children. Cookbooks for children are written with simple instructions and contain lots of fun, easy ideas that introduce the culinary arts to eager young chefs. Here are some recommendations to get started!

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • December 04, 2022

In our ongoing efforts to learn more about our customers, Thriftbooks enlisted OnePoll to survey 2,000 Americans about the ways that their social media activities impact their entertainment choices. We learned some interesting things. Read on for our takeaways.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • December 01, 2022

Our TBR shelves are already overloaded, but that doesn’t stop us from browsing (and buying!) new books! Here are seventeen exciting December releases available for preorder, along with suggestions for similar reads you can enjoy right away.

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By William Shelton • November 30, 2022

As Director of the Vintage program at ThriftBooks, I lead a team of like-minded bibliophiles who augment their passion for the printed word with many years of experience working with rare books. Few aspects of professional life are as rewarding as working in an industry which reflects your personal interests, so it is no surprise that when you ask a group of antiquarian book lovers, with myriad and diverse interests, which books they would recommend the answers will be legion.

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By Barbara Hagen • November 29, 2022

At ThriftBooks, we believe access to books at a young age can change lives. But that's just a start. Having support later in life, with access to job training and education like Goodwill Industries provides, gives individuals further opportunity to reach their full potential. That's why today, 1% of our net revenue will be donated to selected Goodwill Industry locations who are in partnership with us. Read more to learn about this partnership.

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By Amanda Cleveland • November 27, 2022

Our mini gift guides are targeted lists specific to all the unique people in our lives. Today, we handle my personal favorite type of person: Book Lovers! Here are 10 things besides books to get the bibliophile you know. With calendars, games, puzzles, and more, there is something here at every price point to make a bookworm squeal with delight.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • November 24, 2022

Sci-fi and fantasy may not be the first genre that comes to mind when considering yuletide entertainment. But for a lot of us, it's a perfect fit. Think about it! These stories combine magic, adventure, and the wonder of the unknown. That sounds just like the holidays to us!

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • November 22, 2022

'Tis the season to curl up under a warm blanket with a charming novel that makes your heart go pitter-patter. If you're a fan of holiday romances, treat yourself to one of these thirteen delectable love stories.

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