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7 Authors Who Got Their Start During NaNoWriMo
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • November 04, 2020
Writing a book in only thirty days? Participating in National Novel Writing Month sounds daunting for sure! But these seven authors capitalized on the momentum of this annual challenge and their astonishing debuts speak for themselves.
A Celebration of National Author's Day and National Novel Writing Month
By Karen DeGroot Carter • November 02, 2020
7 Books Celebrating Muhammad Ali's Fighting Spirit
"Float Like a Butterfly, Sting Like a Bee"
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • October 30, 2020
The "Rumble in the Jungle," a momentous boxing match between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman, took place on this day in 1974. Fourteen years earlier (almost to the day), Ali, then named Cassius Clay, won his first professional fight. Charismatic and controversial, bombastic and bodacious, Ali is widely considered to be one of the greatest boxers of all time—not to mention a serious influencer.
Committed to Delivering Joy
A Letter to Our ThriftBooks Community
By Ken Goldstein • October 28, 2020
At ThriftBooks, we are committed to delivering JOY for each of you this holiday season. Our executive chairman, Ken Goldstein, wanted to share a few words with you, our ThriftBooks community, on the importance of celebrating JOY and to help you prepare for the season.
13 Memoirs by U.S. Immigrants from Across the Globe
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • October 28, 2020
Well-written memoirs offer windows into exclusive worlds, whether wild adventures, remote locales, or distinct moments in history. These first-person accounts of the U.S. immigration experience shed light on a variety of cultures, historic events, and personal circumstances.
Time-Travel Treasures
Books and movies that take us back or forward in time
By Karen DeGroot Carter • October 26, 2020
Good stories often provide welcome escapes from life's challenges, and those that also allow us to slip into the past or jump into the future can be especially welcome in exasperating times. While a pop classic like the movie Back to the Future is an obvious choice for a fun, time-bending adventure, and holiday favorites such as Groundhog Day and A Christmas Carol also toy with time in unique ways, many other books and movies effectively explore the power and impact of time travel as well.
Gettin' Witchy With It
9 Books Featuring Witches as Protagonists
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • October 23, 2020
In ancient fables, folklore, and fairy tales, witches often appeared as threatening or villainous characters. But some argue that this is a reflection of sexist cultural models. Here we present nine stories featuring powerful witches as protagonists.
We're Not Alone: 13 Hair-Raising Haunted House Stories for Kids, Teens, and Adults
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • October 21, 2020
What's that noise? Why are the lights flickering? Did you see something in the mirror? Do you feel like you're being watched? Who shut that door? Here are thirteen tales, for a range of ages, about haunted houses and those who live in them.
Intense Movies Based on Intense Books
Psychological Thrillers That Are Sure to Enthrall
By Karen DeGroot Carter • October 19, 2020
If you love good page-turners that keep you up reading all night or suspenseful flicks that keep you on the edge of your seat, the following thrillers are just what you need.
Eat Your Vegetables! 12 of the Best in Vegan, Vegetarian, and Veg-ish Cookbooks
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • October 16, 2020
October is Vegetarian Awareness Month and, these days, many of us are transitioning to a more plant-based diet. Whether for economical, environmental, or health reasons, it just seems like a sensible choice. Here are some cookbooks that can also make it a delicious one!
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