The ThriftBooks Blog

By Ashly Moore Sheldon • October 03, 2021

If you’re looking for some frightful entertainment this month, consider revisiting the iconic Halloween movies. Here’s your guide to making sense of the chaotic collection, plus some fun facts about the franchise. And mark your calendars, because the newest installment, Halloween Kills, comes out on October 15!

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • September 30, 2021

Happy October! As all the little ghosts and goblins count down the days until Halloween, here are some of our favorite (not-so-scary) picture books to get kids in the holiday spirit.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • September 28, 2021

A book club that saves together, stays together! You may already be a part of our ReadingRewards program, but did you know that by inviting your friends (or book club members) to join the program, everyone earns free book credits. Read on to learn more about how it works.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • September 26, 2021

Our TBR shelves may be bursting, but that doesn't stop us from browsing (and buying!) new books! Here are fifteen exciting October releases available for preorder, along with suggestions for similar reads you can pick up right now.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • September 23, 2021

From cozy to creepy, we've assembled a fall reading list that's perfect for curling up under a wooly blanket with a mug of hot tea in your hand. Hopefully there's something here that satisfies your autumnal mood.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • September 21, 2021

Fall is upon us! It’s time for cozy kitchens and comfort food. Whether you’re looking to prepare grand feasts for your tribe or simply bake a batch of goodies to treat yourself, here are ten cookbooks that fit the bill. Bon appetit!

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By William Shelton • September 19, 2021

Like most fans of the novel Dune, I await with great anticipation the forthcoming film version directed by Denis Villeneuve, which had me thinking of its previous adaptations. Despite its place as one of the most popular science fiction books of all time, its previous journeys to the screen have not lived up to the book’s hype…

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • September 16, 2021

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • September 14, 2021

Broadway is back! This month, iconic hit musicals like The Lion King, Moulin Rouge, Hamilton, and Wicked are taking to the stage in a massive Broadway revival! But not all of us can make it to NYC right away, so here are a few ways to experience musical joy in the meantime.  

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • September 13, 2021

Join us in celebrating the life and work of Roald Dahl, born on September 13, 1916. When he passed away in 1990 at the age of 74, he left behind a rich legacy in his timeless, fantastical tales for children. Here we share his eight rules for creating scrumdiddlyumptious stories.

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