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8 Perfectly Cool Graphic Novels for Fall
By Eileen Gonzalez • October 05, 2022
Comics are uniquely suited to fall reading: they make it easy to visualize locations and color palettes that are uniquely autumnal. Some of these graphic novels explicitly take place in the fall, while others deal with fall-like themes, such as change or growing older. Either way, you're sure to enjoy them as you sip your hot beverage of choice, give your pet a little pat, and wait with patience or with dread as winter slips ever nearer.
'Bond, James Bond.'
10 Little-Known Facts from the Making of the 007 Franchise
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • October 04, 2022
October 5 is James Bond Day and, in celebration, we've been reading up on the seventy-year history of the franchise. Read on for ten surprising facts we've uncovered.
Fresh Fall Reads—Self Help Edition
17 New and Upcoming Books to Help You Live Your Best Life
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • October 02, 2022
Preserving emotional and mental health takes ongoing work. As fall descends, it's a good time to take stock of your life and address any looming issues. Here are 17 new and upcoming books to help you find balance, growth, and connection.
Remembering Hilary Mantel
'A novel should be a book of questions, not a book of answers.'
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • September 29, 2022
Hilary Mantel passed away last Thursday on September 22. The British author was best known for her historical fiction trilogy portraying Thomas Cromwell's powerful role in the reign of Henry VIII. The two-time Booker Prize winner was widely considered to be one of Britain's finest writers.
A SCARE-lariously Baleful History of Horror
Hosted by The Thrift Keeper!
By Terry Fleming • September 27, 2022
Hello BOILS and GHOULS, and WELCOME to the ThriftBooks Grand Historical Tour of the Horror Genre! I'll be your guide for the evening, the THRIFT KEEPER (named for my devilish ability to find the Best Bargains among Blood-Curdling titles!), here to lead you towards some scintillatingly sinister selections.
15 October Releases We’re Excited About
And What You Can Read in the Meantime
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • September 26, 2022
Our TBR shelves are already overloaded, but that doesn’t stop us from browsing (and buying!) new books! Here are fifteen exciting October releases available for preorder, along with suggestions for similar reads you can enjoy in the meantime.
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
10 Authors to Add to Your Reading List
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • September 22, 2022
Hispanic Heritage Month is an annual event held from September 15 to October 15. It is a chance to recognize the contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans to US history and culture. In celebration, here are ten essential Hispanic-American authors.
Fresh Fall Reads—YA Edition
20 Highly Anticipated Titles for Teens and Young Adults
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • September 20, 2022
As we head into fall, there are so many exciting books coming out. Cooler weather means we're spending more time indoors and we need something good to read. Here are twenty hotly anticipated titles for teens and YA readers.
12 of the Best Shojo Manga
By Patricia Thang • September 19, 2022
Find the best shojo manga available to English-language readers today that reflects part of the wide range of stories in this category.
25 Literature-Inspired Movies for Kids of All Ages
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • September 18, 2022
Book-to-screen adaptations can be a great way to inspire kids to pick up a book. Make it a family project. Read the book, watch the movie and discuss the difference between the two. Read on for 25 literature-inspired films for a range of ages.
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