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Such Sweet Sorrow: The Literary Legacy of Star-Crossed Lovers
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • January 29, 2021
On this date in 1595, Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet was first performed (not officially published until 1597). Although the renowned tragedy was by no means the first literary story of doomed love, it coined the phrase "star-cross'd lovers" and continues to inspire heartbreaking sagas even today.
Reads for All Ages on International Holocaust Remembrance Day
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • January 27, 2021
International Holocaust Remembrance Day marks the liberation of Auschwitz on January 27 in 1945. For so many reasons, it is important to learn about this dark chapter in history. The books highlighted here offer a variety of perspectives and stories for all ages.
10 Amazing Albums on Vinyl
Get Ready for the Grammys by Kicking Back and Listening to One (or More!) of These Incredible Records
By Karen DeGroot Carter • January 25, 2021
Whether or not you're an audiophile who insists music sounds best when played on a vinyl record, it's hard to argue against how soothingly old school it is to pull a record out of a sleeve, place it on a record player, and carefully drop the needle in just the right spot. With the Grammys right around the corner, there's no better time to revisit some classic albums — or discover killer collections of chart-topping hits from way back when.
Books to Help Kids Deal With Tough Topics
Stories to Help Navigate Stressful Events with Little Ones
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • January 22, 2021
Even though we try to shield them from it, children pick up the stress we are feeling. They may not be able to talk about it. They may even think they are protecting us by not bringing it up. That’s why it’s important for adults to address tough topics with their kids. Here are some age-appropriate books that can help with tough topics kids might be thinking about right now like the pandemic, lonliness, and financial worries.
From Radium Girls to Norma Rae to North Country
Titles that Celebrate Women and Girls Fighting for Justice
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • January 21, 2021
Newly streaming on Netflix, the movie Radium Girls is based on the book of the same name. The novel chronicles the harrowing fight of the young working-class women who took on corporate America in the 1920s after being poisoned by working with radium paint in clock factories.
The Modern Library: How a Publisher Helped Make Books More Accessible
"Which of these titles would you like to own?"
By Theia Griffin • January 18, 2021
ThriftBooks Collectibles are special items that are rare, vintage, signed, or otherwise remarkable. This week the Collectibles team wants to highlight a wonderful book publisher imprint called Modern Library. Learn more about the history of "The Modern Library of the World's Best Books" by reading more, and maybe you'll find a new treasure while you're at it.
Nearly 100 Years of Winnie the Pooh
Celebrating All Things Pooh During Author A.A. Milne's Birthday Month
By Karen DeGroot Carter • January 18, 2021
From his humble beginnings in a poem and then a children's story to his starring role in a mega Disney franchise to Novel Knockout champion, kind-hearted Winnie the Pooh has brought joy and comfort to generations of readers and viewers.
A Life in Books: 9 of Fyodor Dostoevsky's Defining Works
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • January 15, 2021
Fyodor Dostoyevsky's successful first book, Poor Folk, came out 175 years ago today when the author was only 24 years old. But in a life beset by drama worthy of, say, a Russian novel, it would be many years before he produced a notable follow-up. Here we explore the literary giant’s best books and how they mirror his extraordinary life.
7 Great Novels by Korean American Authors
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • January 13, 2021
Today is Korean American Day, a celebration of the considerable contributions of Korean Americans to our society. Starting with Younghill Kang, the father of Korean-American literature, there is a robust body of literature infused by this rich cultural background. Here are seven of our favorite recent novels by Korean Americans.
What Else to Watch If You Love Cobra Kai
By Karen DeGroot Carter • January 11, 2021
Cobra Kai fever has hit an all-time high with the release of the newest season this month! Whether you’re new to the streaming Netflix series Cobra Kai or have been watching since its first episodes—or even remember going to watch the original Karate Kid movie way back in the '80s!—you'll be happy to learn there are other martial arts films out there for you to enjoy as well.
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