The ThriftBooks Blog

By Ashly Moore Sheldon • August 26, 2020

Happy National Dog Day! This year, the holiday may be getting a little extra "woof!" For many, the pandemic served as the perfect time to welcome a new furry family member. And, whether new or old, loyal tail-waggers have long been a source of literary inspiration.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • August 20, 2020

There's nothing like finishing a great book and having another volume ready and waiting for you. So we decided to spend a few weeks spotlighting some of the best new series in a variety of genres. Here are some of the best YA series from the past twenty years.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • August 19, 2020

Whether due to genetic similarities or like-minded unions, there are many famous authors who are related to other authors by birth or marriage. Here we profile a handful of writer-to-writer relationships, juicy details and all!

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • August 14, 2020

There’s nothing like finishing a great book and having another volume ready and waiting for you. So we decided to spend a few weeks spotlighting some of the best new series in a variety of genres. Here are some of the best series published for kids from the past twenty years.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • August 12, 2020

Since the 1920s, child actors have been staple of Hollywood, beloved by fans, but often treated as an expendable commodity by studios. Their experiences are marked by certain similarities: fleeting fame and a loss of identity once they are no longer in show biz. Read about some of these extraordinary childhoods.

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By Barbara Hagen • August 11, 2020

When my team and I planned to feature a rotating decades theme, I must admit, I was giddy with excitement for the '70s decade. I am a child of the '70s and it still has influence on my life today. I'd like to share a few '70s memories with you.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • August 07, 2020

Head back in time with us to the 1970s: an era that was awkward yet edgy, indulgent, while principled. Here, we look back at a time of upheaval and change, a time when divisions seemed vast and impassable, a time not unlike today.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • August 05, 2020

Back to school? Maybe not for a while yet. Due to ongoing school closures, many families may find themselves homeschooling again this fall. Here are some guides to help chart the way as you traverse this unexpected territory.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • July 31, 2020

We may not get to hang out on our favorite beaches this summer. But whether or not you get to bury your toes in the sand, you can drift away with one of these timeless tales. And be sure to check out some of the hottest new reads, too.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • July 29, 2020

Keeping kids occupied and learning during the summer months can be challenging. How about a book-to-screen reading challenge? Here are eight new or upcoming adaptations for younger audiences. Help your little ones get excited about reading the book before they watch the show.

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