The ThriftBooks Blog

By Ashly Moore Sheldon • December 31, 2021

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 five upcoming books we can't wait to read in five different genres. Today's focus: Mystery!

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • December 30, 2021

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: Romance!

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • December 29, 2021

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: literary fiction and poetry!

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By Barbara Hagen • December 24, 2021

Making lists always feels like an activity for the kids but, lest we forget the song that shares the name of this blog, there does exist the concept of a Christmas list for adults. So today, I'd like to share a brief Grown-Up Christmas List through the eyes of my role here at ThriftBooks, and what I wish for the book community.

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By Terry Fleming • December 21, 2021

Welcome to Sold, Viewed, Playful, New, where we spotlight popular/fascinating/favorite items in four distinct categories. Sold, for used books. Viewed, for DVDs or Blu-rays. Playful, for board, card, or video games. And New, for new books. Check out our selections—we're sure you'll find something to intrigue you! This month, with Broadway opening back up we are focusing our sights and eyes on works inspired by the stage.

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By William Shelton • December 20, 2021

With her passing, Anne Rice joins the celestial pantheon of New Orleans writers. New Orleans is a city with a rich literary history, inspiring many writers like Tennessee Williams and Harper Lee. The city enchanted Rice her whole life, so we thought it best to celebrate her and her work through the literary legacy of her hometown.

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By ThriftBooks Team • December 16, 2021

The holidays are all about family traditions. This holiday season, discover how you can begin a new holiday tradition with your favorite childhood books.

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By The ThriftBooks Book Club • December 14, 2021

What’s better than bringing your family together to engage in a book that everyone in the family can enjoy? This month we recommend The Chronicles of Narnia: The Magician's Nephew, and have put together discussion questions to help get the family talking.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • December 09, 2021

Our holiday plans aren't only about gatherings and gifts. We're also looking forward to what we will be reading and watching during these festive times. We enlisted OnePoll to survey 2,000 Americans about their holiday entertainment activities. Here’s what we learned.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • December 06, 2021

Today marks eighty years since the attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. As we commemorate this dark day in our history, we reflect on its significance and impact. Here, we offer a roundup of twelve of the best historical accounts and novels surrounding the event and its lasting impact.

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