The ThriftBooks Blog

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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By Amanda Cleveland • November 20, 2022

Our mini gift guides are targeted lists specific to all the unique people in our lives. Today, gifts for the science lovers and knowledge seekers in your life. From space to medicine to history to psychology, these top picks will be the perfect gift for anyone who is naturally curious.

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By Amanda Cleveland • November 17, 2022

If you are the kind of reader who gets excited about seeing the story come to life on screen, this year has been such a treat, with so many great adaptations already out and more on the way. Here are all of the recent and upcoming book to screen adaptations you'll want to have on your radar so you can read it first.

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By Barbara Hagen • November 15, 2022

The ThriftBooks team has worked hard all year long to build a best-in-class shopping experience for our valued customers. To help you learn about what is new, and maximize the value you can have from ThriftBooks.com, I’ve put together this list of “Holiday Hacks” for you to reference as you begin your holiday shopping.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • November 13, 2022

Choosing the perfect gifts for the diverse mix of people we know can be tricky. That's why in addition to our full gift guides, we're putting out a set of mini gift guides with recommendations for all the individuals in your life. Here are some of our favorite picks for our funny and comedy-loving friends.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • November 10, 2022

Veterans Day is an opportunity to remind ourselves of the sacrifices made by the men and women who have fought to defend our country. One of the best ways for civilians to understand the experiences of military service is to read stories about it. Here are 17 books for a range of ages depicting the experiences of veterans and their families.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • November 08, 2022

Today's date happens to be the title of a heart-wrenching romance by BookTok star Colleen Hoover. Fallon and Ben meet the day before she moves across the country. Their strong connection compels them to schedule an annual date. Here are ten romances with similar themes.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • November 06, 2022

The holiday season is upon us and it's time to get cooking! For many of us, the joy of the holidays revolve around spending quality time with family and friends. And what's the most important part of those occasions? The food, of course! Here are 25 cookbooks that can help you elevate your holiday party refreshments.

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