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76% of readers say books slow summer down, yet many feel they must earn time to read

By Tiffany Miller • May 18, 2026

The summer of childhood had a different quality to it. A new survey from ThriftBooks finds that many readers believe the endless summer feeling is gone, and that the one thing most associated with getting it back is also the thing they feel least entitled to do...

The Enduring Appeal of Animal Farm

Plus 20 more satirical treasures to enjoy

By Ashly Moore Sheldon • May 13, 2026

All the buzz around Andy Serkis's controversial new adaptation of George Orwell's Animal Farm, reminds us to revisit this beloved satirical allegory and appreciate its lasting power. It also brings to mind many other treasured volumes offering a darkly comic lens to their time and place in history.   

May 11, 1926: The Day that Changed Fantasy Forever

C. S. Lewis and J. R. R. Tolkien + 10 more iconic literary friendships

By Ashly Moore Sheldon • May 11, 2026

After meeting a century ago, C. S. Lewis and J. R. R. Tolkien bonded over their shared love for mythology, poetry, languages, and storytelling. The two established a literary discussion group and were instrumental in encouraging each other's groundbreaking works of fantasy. Learn about their storied friendship and ten more such literary liaisons. 

ThriftBooks Donated 25,000 Books to Book Fairies for NYC Kids – Here’s why it matters

At the time when 25,000 booklovers descended on BookCon 2026, 25,000 books were donated to get into the hands of future booklovers

By Barbara Hagen • May 11, 2026

A shared moment, a meaningful donation, and 25,000 books ready to change lives—see how ThriftBooks and Book Fairies are working together to put books into the hands of kids who need them most and spark a lifelong love of reading.

Get Ready to Celebrate May!

Schedule e-Gift Cards and peruse the month's most giftable books

By Ashly Moore Sheldon • May 06, 2026

Treat your May-born friends and family to a bookish birthday! Or find the perfect Mother's Day gift! Did you know you can schedule ThriftBooks e-Gift Cards to be delivered on a specific date? Or if you'd rather give your May mates something special, we've put together a list of some of the hottest titles of the month.  

Peace Out, Mom

For Mother's Day, find the perfect book for every kind of mom

By Ashly Moore Sheldon • May 01, 2026

To all the book-loving mommas out there, we hope you get just what you want for Mother's Day this year—good books and more reading time! We've got suggestions for how you can get both.  

Meet “Recommended for You” — Your New Favorite Way to Shop at ThriftBooks

Personalized picks and a little something for your Free Book Rewards.

By Barbara Hagen • April 29, 2026

Discover a smarter way to find your next great read. Our new Recommended for You page brings together personalized picks based on your reading habits, plus clever features that help you qualify for free shipping and make the most of your Free Book Rewards. Whether you know exactly what you’re looking for or just want a little inspiration, this new experience makes book shopping easier—and a lot more fun.

Book Lover, Earth Hugger

Celebrate Earth Day with eco-friendly reading practices

By Ashly Moore Sheldon • April 16, 2026

For Earth day this year, consider greening up your reading practices! Find new homes for your used books by selling them back to ThriftBooks. Earn Earth Day Badges when you shop used books on our site. And check out our Earth Day reading list for cli-fi, nonfiction, and kidlit that will inspire you to do even more!  

25 May Book Releases We’re Excited About

Plus, what's new in paperback

By Ashly Moore Sheldon • April 14, 2026

No matter how long our TBR lists get, we're always finding new books we want to add! Here are 25 exciting May releases available for preorder, along with suggestions for similar reads you can enjoy right away. Plus, see what's new or coming soon in paperback.    

Catch Up on the Catalog™ Matt Dinniman

Learn all about the author's quirky LitRPG adventures

By Ashly Moore Sheldon • April 10, 2026

In the years leading up to his breakout success, longtime author Matt Dinniman made a living drawing portraits of cats. But in 2020 the Covid pandemic forced him to pivot and the Dinniverse was born. Learn more about the fascinating world of Dungeon Crawler Carl and Catch Up on the Catalog™ of this exciting creator. 
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