The ThriftBooks Blog

By Violet • May 20, 2020

As a ThriftBooks wish list user, have you ever thought "I wish I could specify my preferred format or condition" or "I want any copy of this book of any edition"? We've heard many customer requests for these wish list features, and we listened! Check out your new and improved wish list now, and read on for details on the new capabilities.

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By Violet • May 20, 2020

This is my confession. I'm ready to share my story and set myself free of guilt for loving Young Adult dystopian fiction. Journey with me down the twisting road that led me here, and explore some of my favorite titles I found along the way.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • May 19, 2020

Suzanne Collins captured the world’s attention with her blockbuster Hunger Games trilogy. Now she’s back with a prequel to the thrilling saga. Here, we tell you a bit about about the author, her background, her inspirations, and her favorite books.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • May 15, 2020

Amid the pandemic, we are tremendously grateful for the work of nurses (and all medical professionals), who serve on the front lines of the crisis. From historical fiction to gripping memoirs to thrilling mysteries, here are nine books featuring nurse protagonists.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • May 13, 2020

The Cannes International Film Festival has been postponed, along with just about everything else! Are we feeling a little bleu about it? Mais, oui! Nonetheless, we can find consolation in les livres. C’est la vie!

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By Morgan Hagen • May 11, 2020

Those little things in life that made you happy when you were young can bring a smile again to your face, especially right now.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • May 08, 2020

These are unprecedented times! On a global scale, we are working to adjust to a new normal. We are finding it somewhat soothing to read about people engaged in a similar process. Here are five great titles we've found to scratch that itch.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • May 06, 2020

Motherhood is complicated! And literary matrons are hardly a perennial bunch! They show up in a variety of forms, from gentle and nurturing to narcissistic and mercurial. In fact, the mom often makes for the most unforgettable character in a story. For Mother’s Day, we revisit the words from ten unforgettable mamas from books.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • May 01, 2020

Twenty years ago, Asian American authorship reflected a largely East Asian, traditional perspective. As we embark on Asian and Pacific American Heritage Month, we celebrate the diverse spectrum of cultures reflected in this vast and varied population of people.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • April 29, 2020

There's a lot of uncertainty in our world right now and it leaves many of us feeling anxious and unsettled. Of course, books can help! Reading is a tried and true source of solace in times of trouble. Here, ten contemporary authors share the books that bring them comfort.

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