The ThriftBooks Blog

By Ashly Moore Sheldon • December 05, 2021

If you're a puzzle lover, you may have noticed the recent surge of interest in Cain's Jawbone. The fiendishly difficult literary puzzle, first published in 1934, has only ever been solved by four people. The book has been trending since a popular TikTok user began posting about her attempts to solve the confounding whodunnit case. Here are some similar titles to consider for those who love a puzzle.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • December 02, 2021

Karen McManus captivated the rapt attention of millions of readers, young and old, with her One of Us is Lying series. Now you can grab her latest book, You'll Be the Death of Me, just released November 30. Read on for ten more riveting YA series you can get right now.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • December 01, 2021

Prolific middle grade author Dav Pilkey's newest series, Cat Kid Comic Club, is sure to inspire creativity in aspiring young comics. A series is a great way to get kids hooked on the experience of literary immersion. Here we highlight some of the more robust series that burgeoning booklovers won’t be able to put down.

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By Barbara Hagen • November 29, 2021

It's Giving Tuesday, or what we here at ThriftBooks call ThriftGiving! For this year's ThriftGiving Tuesday, all of us here at ThriftBooks are super excited to highlight Book Drive for Kids and support the amazing work they are doing in partnership with Race to Kindness (and for kids everywhere) by donating 1% of our net sales today, Tuesday November 30, directly to Book Drive for Kids.

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By Michael Teague • November 28, 2021

As VP of Operations at ThriftBooks, I'm not only responsible for making sure you get what you order promptly and in the condition you requested, I lead a team that has to source all that product as well. The holidays are upon us and I am approaching with a smile on my face, excited because I know that we have an incomparable assortment of products to offer you.

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By Barbara Hagen • November 24, 2021

As we prepare for Thanksgiving, I'd like to highlight the idea of Moments. Moments are those split seconds of time that happen and to which we often don't pay much attention. Moments are fleeting. They are very often overlooked. This Thanksgiving, as we gather with our loved ones, I would like to encourage us pause and take in the moments of the day.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • November 22, 2021

The holidays are rapidly approaching and we're all scrambling to stock up on gifts for our nearest and dearest. We've got suggestions for a diverse range of recipients, including animal lovers, the newly adulting, crafty types, adventure seekers, foodies, and more.

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By Terry Fleming • November 17, 2021

I know you've heard about our current promotion where all ReadingRewards members get double points when they purchase any DVD or Blu-ray title. But did you know that the purchase of a new copy of select titles can earn you even MORE points? We thought the best holiday gifts were items that give YOU something while also being a great present for a loved one. Here are our suggestions for Movie and TV titles that'll give back in a big way.

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By Barbara Hagen • November 16, 2021

The holiday season brings exciting new releases in books, music, movies, and TV. That plus the much-loved classics come together to make the holiday complete. Today, I’d like to provide a bit of Holiday Helper insights for ThriftBooks this season to help you get the most out of your experience and holiday shopping.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • November 15, 2021

Amanda Gorman stole the show last January when she shared her poem The Hill We Climb. Her evocative, energizing voice offered a fresh, accessible take on what many consider to be an esoteric, staid genre. Her new book, Call Us What We Carry, comes out on December 7 and here we spotlight fifteen other poets whose verses provide a good entry point into the dynamic artform of poetry.

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