The ThriftBooks Blog

By Ashly Moore Sheldon • June 17, 2020

Celebrity activism isn’t uncommon. In fact, it sometimes seems like many stars jump on the philanthropic bandwagon simply to boost their image. But historically, standing up and speaking out could be risky for entertainers. Here are eleven celebrities who took bold stands for change.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • June 12, 2020

As we celebrate the swell of activism and action in support of justice and equality, we're taking the opportunity to amplify the voices and stories of some of the key women and girls behind the civil rights movement. They had to fight to be heard and we applaud them!

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • June 07, 2020

As the U.S. grapples with nationwide unrest following the death of yet another black man in police custody, lots of the kids in our lives are asking tough questions. Here are twelve books that can help young readers understand the reasons behind the anger and the need for activism.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • June 05, 2020

With Covid-19 dominating the news cycle, World Environment Day may not get much notice. But we mustn’t lose sight of the ecological issues our world faces. And, if dystopian sci-fi isn’t really your thing, here are a handful of stellar authors taking on this theme in compelling present day tales.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • June 03, 2020

Mysteries, sci-fi, history, kidlit, YA, and more! Happy 50th birthday to these great titles! Whether perfect representations of their era or timeless works of art, these twelve books still resonate.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • May 29, 2020

From scandal to splendor, the Golden Age of Hollywood remains a popular cultural reference for many. The larger-than-life stars populating the scene remain figures of fascination and whimsy. Here we offer ten books that feature real and imagined stories about the stars.

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By Michael Martin • May 28, 2020

Libraries have always done incredible work at pivoting around the edges to remain the best resource their unique communities need. Today, libraries are facing one of their biggest challenges ever—how to serve their communities in the midst of unexpected closures during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • May 27, 2020

For many of us, Memorial Day stands as the unofficial kickoff to summer, an opportunity for BBQs and fun in the sun. But the true significance of this holiday is much greater. In honor of U.S. military personnel who have died in service, we offer a variety of soldier stories for all ages.

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By Jamie Hurst • May 26, 2020

Right now, we know a lot of book lovers are missing their libraries. Today we are spotlighting some of the wonderful ways libraries can make memories.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • May 22, 2020

Ordinarily this would be prom season. But we aren't in ordinary times, are we? Prom is just one of many things that many 2020 high school seniors are missing out on this spring. As we collectively work through our disappointment over our losses, we can find catharsis in fictional experiences.

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