The ThriftBooks Blog

By ThriftBooks Team • June 23, 2022

If you don't already have your eyes on the movies coming in 2022, we're here to help with the three biggest book adaptations hitting screens this summer.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • June 21, 2022

Do you like knowing the “rules” when it comes to your magic? Fantasy novels can be broken down into different types. Hard magic, soft magic, and hybrids. Here we discuss these different types of worlds and give recommended reads for each.

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By ThriftBooks Team • June 19, 2022

Thriftbooks provides a list of the best books for a Gemini based on their personality traits and interests. Check it out here!

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • June 16, 2022

Feeling burned out by the bad-news cycle? Sometimes we all just need a story with a happy ending. Here are ten feel-good reads with a guaranteed happy ending.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • June 14, 2022

We've been having fun exploring the "Multiverse" of selected classics, by curating a collection of inventive adaptations. So far, we've featured installments on Alice in Wonderland and the Brontës. Here we offer a collection of ten fabulous takes on The Wizard of Oz. Let us know what you want to see next!

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • June 12, 2022

Contrary to the oft-uttered phrase, you really can tell a lot about the type of romance you’re picking up based on the cover. In this retrospective, we reflect on some of the trends and shifts leading to where we are today.

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By Phillip Caprara • June 10, 2022

The century-old Modern Library series of books began in 1917. Throughout the years, their volumes have especially appealed to book collectors because of their history and unique look. When beginning to collect, there are many facets to these wonderful vintage volumes to explore and consider. This primer is designed to help you choose your collector style.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • June 10, 2022

June 19 marks the day in 1865 when Union Troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, the last stop on their tour to liberate enslaved persons in the US—a day of hope. But the history, both before and after this day, has been fraught. Here we present a reading list for a range of ages shedding light on this complex subject.

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By William Shelton • June 07, 2022

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • June 02, 2022

Our new project explores the “multiverse” of selected classics, by curating a collection of inventive adaptations. Last week’s Alice in Wonderland installment was a hit with readers and we got great recommendations for where to go next. This week’s theme is the Brontës.

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