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By ThriftBooks Team • January 17, 2022

The civil rights movement was a struggle for social justice for all Black Americans. Here are influential civil rights leaders to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day!

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By ThriftBooks Team • January 13, 2022

From individual reflection to the power of positive thought, motivation, and self-help books will help you meet your New Year’s Resolutions goals.

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By Barbara Hagen • January 11, 2022

Books are naturally great connectors between all of us in society. We love to share our Goodreads bookshelf, show our latest book hauls on social, scrutinize what celebs are reading when we see them in public with a book, maybe even read over someone's shoulder on a plane.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • January 10, 2022

Season two of "The Witcher" series was recently released on Netflix. The hit show is based on the wildly popular books by Polish author Andrzej Sapkowski. The dark, atmospheric series depicts a complex, relatable world where the lines between good and evil aren't always clear. Learn more about the series and get recommendations for similar reads.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • January 06, 2022

It’s always fun to commemorate literature that withstands the test of time. And 1972 was a big year for noteworthy reads. Here are ten memorable books, for all ages, marking the big 5-0 this year and some notes on their significance.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • January 04, 2022

Legendary animator Hayao Miyazaki turns eighty-one on January 5. Born in Japan, in the midst of World War II, his early life was marked by chaos and destruction. These experiences and others have contributed to the masterful storytelling and rich imagery of his work. Read on to learn more about the famed director.

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By Amanda Cleveland • January 04, 2022

The New York Times Book Review turned 125 years old. To celebrate their momentous anniversary and their dedicated readership, they asked their readers to nominate the best books of the past 125 years. They took thousands of nominations down to 25 finalists, then that finalist down to one winner.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • January 02, 2022

Season three of "A Discovery of Witches" is set for release on January 8. The popular TV series is based on the All Souls series by Deborah Harkness. It is a saga of passion and obsession bringing to mind the work of Anne Rice, Diana Gabaldon, and Elizabeth Kostova.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • January 02, 2022

As we prepare to enter a new year, we are—as ever—excited about the reading that lies ahead. And 2022 promises a stacked lineup! Every day this week, we’re featuring lists of upcoming books we can’t wait to read in five different genres. Today’s focus: sci-fi and fantasy!

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • January 01, 2022

As we prepare to enter a new year, we are—as ever—excited about the reading that lies ahead. And 2022 promises a stacked lineup! Every day this week, we're featuring lists of upcoming books we can't wait to read in five different genres. Today's focus: Nonfiction!

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