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A Nation Born
10 Riveting Reads About the American Revolution
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • July 03, 2022
In honor of Independence Day, we offer a roundup of ten revelatory reads about the brutal, eight-year war that transformed a scrappy, young nation into the United States of America.
11 Books to Read if You Love Stranger Things
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • June 30, 2022
If you're a typical Stranger Things fan, you may soon be looking for some entertainment to fill the demogorgon-sized hole left in your life after binging season four. Here are eleven recommendations for books that offer that same retro supernatural vibe.
We Love a Good Cook: ThriftBooks Staff Picks Their Favorite Cookbooks
By Amanda Cleveland • June 28, 2022
Here at ThriftBooks we have bibliophiles in spades, and we have some home chefs too! Posing the question ‘What is your favorite cookbook?’ to our staff turned up some fantastic selections. From beginners to grilling experts, check out our staff’s favorite cookbooks. Who knows more about books than ThriftBooks?
Book Club: Elementary School Edition – Fun Books
By ThriftBooks Team • June 26, 2022
Elementary school books that ignite the imagination encourage thoughtful discussions and engaging activities for elementary students. View ThriftBooks selection!
Summer Books to Screen
Upcoming Book Adaptations in the Summer of 2022
By ThriftBooks Team • June 23, 2022
13 Fantasy Recs Based on Magic Style
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • June 21, 2022
Top Book Recommendations for a Gemini
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!
Happy Ending Guaranteed!
10 Feel-Good Reads to Brighten Your Summer
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.
The Multiverse of The Wizard of Oz: Alternate Realities
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!
Romance Cover Evolution
A Look at Some of the Trends (and Some of Our Favorites!)
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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