The ThriftBooks Blog

By Ashly Moore Sheldon • April 08, 2020

Today is Barbara Kingsolver's 65th birthday. The author's absorbing works of fiction, memoir, nonfiction, and poetry weave together evocative, lyrical prose with themes of social justice and environmental activism. Read on to learn more about her.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • April 03, 2020

Getting young people to read old books can be challenging. One successful approach we’ve come across is to pair the original with a modern take on the story. Here we feature ten classic books matched with fun, updated retellings.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • April 01, 2020

We've all said it when confronted with an unrealized dream—"I only wish I had more time." Well, now you do! Here's your opportunity to do that thing you’ve been putting off. Whether it's honing a new skill, embarking on a self-improvement project, or just taking the time for more fun!

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • March 27, 2020

Did you know that the world’s first novel was written by a woman? Or that female authors had a hand in several literary genres, including sci-fi, dystopian, and rom-com? And guess who the world’s first billionaire writer was? Hint: Her most famous character’s initials are H.P. Read on to learn about history’s innovative literary ladies.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • March 25, 2020

The threat of COVID-19 has many of us working from home and feeling isolated. This situation can get even more difficult when kids are involved. Here at ThriftBooks, we’ve been exploring some books that offer fun and educational projects for kids while schools and other activities are on hiatus.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • March 20, 2020

Happy Spring! This is a time of renewal and rebirth, infusing us with hope in the form of burgeoning buds and fragrant breezes. Light lingers and birdsong fills our ears. Despite all else, the earth pulses with life and resilience. Here are ten books that celebrate the season.

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By Terry Fleming • March 20, 2020

"It was a scene both heartbreaking and inspiring—the sight of my daughter on her computer on a group chat with her 4th grade English teacher and several of her classmates." Schools all over the country are coming to terms with a new normal, e-learning for kids, meaning they and their caregivers need to make home both work and playground. Terry is facing that himself right now and shares his experience in this blog.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • March 18, 2020

Thirty years ago, two men entered Boston's Isabella Gardner Museum in the wee hours of the morning. They left with thirteen works of art valued at more than $500 million. The case—the largest art robbery in US history—remains unsolved. Here we offer fascinating accounts of the world's most notorious heists.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • March 13, 2020

There are a lot of exciting new books coming out! Here are nine of our most highly anticipated titles in the next several months, plus related reads you can get right now.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • March 11, 2020

March is National Craft Month! Whether you're an avid crafter or someone who avoids glue like the plague, here are some unusual DIY ideas that will hopefully surprise and intrigue you. Dig in and find your new pastime.

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