The ThriftBooks Blog

By Ashly Moore Sheldon • August 02, 2022

If there's anything we love more than reading, it may be sharing our love of books with others. That's what inspired this roundup of nonfiction titles celebrating a literary life. Hopefully there’s something here that appeals to your own bookish self.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • July 31, 2022

For book lovers like us, characters who love literature are a plus. Stories about bookstore owners, librarians, and other avid readers make us feel seen. What can make it even better? If our bookish hero also finds love. Here are ten novels that put the "lover" in "book lover."

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • July 28, 2022

Sure, reading may be our favorite activity, but we could all use a little variety in our sources of entertainment. From imaginative biopics about famous authors to adventure stories featuring lit lovers to flights of fancy about how art imitates life, these movies will delight bookish types.

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By Barbara Hagen • July 26, 2022

The calendar may say July but all around us it is about Back to School. As children of all ages are prepping for their new school year, adults can use this time to prepare as well. Luckily, there are books to enhance the journey every step of the way.

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By William Shelton • July 21, 2022

First Ladies, to me, have always seemed so much more interesting than their husbands. Despite entering the white house through non-political means, scandal has touched the lives of every first lady and it is interesting to observe how a select few dealt with the misfortunes of politicking and gossip.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • July 20, 2022

What to do with restless, overstimulated kids during the final weeks of summer? Put a good book in their hands and settle them down in a shady spot for some quiet reading time. These ten highly anticipated August releases appeal to a range of ages and interests.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • July 17, 2022

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • July 14, 2022

The turntable has been making a comeback for audiophiles. The rich intimacy of the vinyl sound is something that may take you back to simpler times and the tunes that accompany your fondest memories. Here is a list of ten perfect albums for your summer get-togethers.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • July 12, 2022

We’re all pretty excited about David Baldacci’s new novel. Like many of Baldacci's scintillating political thrillers, The 6:20 Man features a complex, deeply flawed protagonist who finds himself embroiled in a high-stakes confrontation with shadowy forces.

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By ThriftBooks Team • July 10, 2022

Students who wouldn't have ever headed to their local libraries before are now reading for fun, thanks to the BookTok community. See the books that have everyone buzzing and get the latest trendy BookTok books at ThriftBooks.

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