The ThriftBooks Blog

By Ashly Moore Sheldon • August 12, 2021

In our last post, we put together a list of the best books of the summer for kids. Now we feature books aimed at adults. These are some of our favorite books so far from Summer 2021.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • August 10, 2021

Summer may be winding down, but there's still plenty of time for reading. In fact, some of the youngsters we know start complaining of boredom during these so-called dog days, so it's a great time to get them hooked on books. Here's our roundup of the best new reading for kids this summer.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • August 08, 2021

August 9 is our day! And we're making the most of it. Here we share some of our favorite ways to celebrate National Book Lovers Day, our favorite books about bibliophiles, and fun qualities that book lovers share.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • August 05, 2021

With last year's publication of Midnight Sun and Netflix's recent release of the Twilight movies, the popularity of the Twilight Saga is resurging. Here are seven fun facts about the books and movies that may surprise you.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • August 03, 2021

The Booker Prize longlist was announced last week. This prestigious British literary award is open to writers of any nationality writing in English and published in the UK or Ireland. Read on for the thirteen novels that made the cut.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • August 01, 2021

James Baldwin was born on August 2, 1924. Though he died at age 63, he left behind a powerful legacy. His provocative essays introduced fresh ways of thinking about society. His fiction and poetry broke new ground, exploring themes around masculinity, sexuality, race, and class.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • July 29, 2021

Our TBR shelves are already packed, but that doesn’t stop us from browsing (and buying!) new books! Here are 15 August releases you can preorder, along with suggestions for similar books you can pick up right now.

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By Barbara Hagen • July 28, 2021

ThriftBooks is now 18 years old! From a single storage unit in 2003 to 13 million titles, we have certainly come a long way! Whether you are a new customer or someone who has been with us for the long haul, enjoy this walk down memory lane with a look at some of our old designs, hear from some of our employees, and hear from us what we love so much about our customers!

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • July 27, 2021

As one of the deadliest conflicts in history, WWI became known as “the war to end all wars.” The complexities of war call for a great deal of exploration and examination. Here, we offer a roundup of some of the best historical accounts, analyses, and novels involving the Great War.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • July 22, 2021

Any book has the ability to transport us to new and different experiences, but science-fiction and fantasy is unique in that it imagines entirely new worlds and possibilities to explore. For many of us, this genre represents the ultimate escape from reality.

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