The ThriftBooks Blog

By William Shelton • January 23, 2022

One of the most exciting, and prosperous, periods of American history came upon the heels of the most tragic time for our country. The Civil War and Reconstruction gave way to a generation where the amassing of tremendous wealth was the order of the day, conspicuous consumption the only guiding principle, and the gap between the "haves" and the "have nots" was the greatest that the United States would ever see.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • January 20, 2022

We've all suffered the dreaded reading slump. Sometimes we just need a little kickstart to get us going again. For many of us, this can take the form of a few slim, unputdownable reads that we can finish in a day or so. Here are twenty titles (fiction and nonfiction) that might do the trick!

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • January 18, 2022

The new 1883 Yellowstone spinoff series has fans gripped. We love it too! The Dutton family saga has everything: high-stakes drama, breathtaking action, and heart-wrenching romance. If you’re jonesing for more frontier fodder, here are some great books and shows to consider.

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By The ThriftBooks Book Club • January 17, 2022

As you and your family delve into The Magician's Nephew, you might look ahead and start making plans for the next family book club entry in The Chronicles of Narnia series.

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By ThriftBooks Team • January 17, 2022

The civil rights movement was a struggle for social justice for all Black Americans. Here are influential civil rights leaders to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day!

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By ThriftBooks Team • January 13, 2022

From individual reflection to the power of positive thought, motivation, and self-help books will help you meet your New Year’s Resolutions goals.

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By Barbara Hagen • January 11, 2022

Books are naturally great connectors between all of us in society. We love to share our Goodreads bookshelf, show our latest book hauls on social, scrutinize what celebs are reading when we see them in public with a book, maybe even read over someone's shoulder on a plane.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • January 10, 2022

Season two of "The Witcher" series was recently released on Netflix. The hit show is based on the wildly popular books by Polish author Andrzej Sapkowski. The dark, atmospheric series depicts a complex, relatable world where the lines between good and evil aren't always clear. Learn more about the series and get recommendations for similar reads.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • January 06, 2022

It’s always fun to commemorate literature that withstands the test of time. And 1972 was a big year for noteworthy reads. Here are ten memorable books, for all ages, marking the big 5-0 this year and some notes on their significance.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • January 04, 2022

Legendary animator Hayao Miyazaki turns eighty-one on January 5. Born in Japan, in the midst of World War II, his early life was marked by chaos and destruction. These experiences and others have contributed to the masterful storytelling and rich imagery of his work. Read on to learn more about the famed director.

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