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By Phillip Caprara • February 16, 2022

Illustrator, author, animator, puppeteer, cartoonist, these are just a few of the titles that can be given to the talented Edward Gorey. Like many illustrators, Gorey has never been a household name. Despite this, however, his works have a devout cult following. You've likely come across them without realizing. Of all his oeuvre, nowhere is this combination of artistic style and fascination with the darker elements of humanity more evident than in his abecedaria.

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By William Shelton • February 15, 2022

One can easily find a copy of of any bestseller in a range of conditions from a basic reading copy to a like new edition. Or… They can swipe through their options until they find the edition that rings all the bells—beautiful to look at, with characteristics that draw the eye, lovely to hold for the feel of its soft leather, and captivating to listen to the gentle whisper of the vellum pages turning. These books are the full dopamine hit. These are the Collectibles.

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By Barbara Hagen • February 13, 2022

This February, celebrate the love of a relationship with books. Anyone who has ever picked up a picture book to read to a child knows the connection that can exists between a book and a child, even at such a young age. Aside from family and friends, books can be one of the first relationships a child begins to build, and it continues their whole life long.

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By ThriftBooks Team • February 11, 2022

Love is everywhere, especially in literature. Review ThriftBooks' top 10 greatest romantic couples in literature just in time for Valentine’s Day.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • February 10, 2022

The fact that romance novels often employ familiar tropes doesn’t make them any less enjoyable. In fact, some of us never tire of certain delicious scenarios like retribution romances or arranged marriages. Here we review some of the top tropes in mafia romances.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • February 08, 2022

Her books may be trending on #BookTok lately, but Sarah J. Maas has been churning out bestsellers for a while now. Get to know the author a bit more and pick up a few of her must-read titles including the newest in her Crescent City series (available for pre-order).

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • February 06, 2022

Our choice of Valentine’s Day entertainment might have a lot to do with our age, relationship status, or history with romance. Here are some of our fave films for all kinds of audiences, from families and friends to singles and couples, plus some for the Valentine's Day haters.

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By ThriftBooks Team • February 04, 2022

Whether you're looking for stories about attraction with a side of mystery or apprehension with a side of true love, picking up some of the best romantic suspense books will feed your craving for some passionate thrills.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • February 03, 2022

The fact that romance novels often employ familiar tropes doesn't make them any less enjoyable. In fact, some of us never tire of certain delicious scenarios like mistaken identities or marriages of convenience. Here we review some of the top tropes in Regency romances.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • February 01, 2022

Valentine's Day is about more than romance. As we head into February, we are celebrating all forms of love, from family ties to favorite friends to small, everyday acts of kindness for everyone in our communities. Here are some of our favorite picture books for our littlest love bugs.

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