The ThriftBooks Blog

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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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • November 03, 2022

Kids getting antsy as winter descends? We've got you covered. From tots to teens, here are a range of exciting November releases available for preorder, along with some fun activity ideas and advent calendars to add into the mix.

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By Barbara Hagen • November 01, 2022

New this holiday, the ThriftBooks® team is excited to announce the introduction of the ThriftBooks® Gift List – a shoppable Wish List for you to share with family and friends this holiday season…or anytime of the year! Read more to learn how to create and share your own.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • October 30, 2022

Our TBR piles may be in danger of toppling, but that doesn’t stop us from browsing (and buying!) new books! Here are sixteen exciting November releases available for preorder, along with suggestions for similar reads you can enjoy in the meantime.

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By William Shelton • October 27, 2022

For my mother, any moment not spent reading was an irretrievable loss. This included the car, where as a child I had the pleasure of acting as a 1970s audiobook by reading aloud to her. Though her literature tastes were not those of a ten-year-old boy, sharing these moments and stories crafted me into the reader I am, and gave us a lifelong bond we keep 40 years later.

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