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12 Books About Families that Take Dysfunction to a New Level
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • December 18, 2019
You may be gearing up for some boisterous (read volatile) holiday get-togethers with the family. How about some stories of highly dysfunctional clans to get you in the right frame of mind? Here are twelve books that will leave you thinking, "Well, we're not that bad!"
10 x 10: The Best Books of the Decade
Best Humor and Short Story Collections
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • December 13, 2019
Here's our third installment for the best books of the past decade. Each week for five weeks, we are presenting ten of the best books of the past decade in two different genres. A total of ten lists of ten: 10 x 10 equals 100! This week's lists are Humor and Short Story Collections. Here are our picks for the top ten of each.
Throw the Perfect Holiday Party
From refreshments to décor to entertainment, we've got you covered
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • December 11, 2019
Hosting a holiday party is a rite of passage, but it can be daunting. Where to begin? The key is good planning and preparation. Here is everything you need to get started on yours (including an easy recipe for wassail!).
10 x 10: The Best Books of the Decade
Best Realistic Fiction and Memoir
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • December 06, 2019
As we countdown to 2020, we're publishing a series of ten of the best books of the past decade in ten different genres. 10 x 10! In order to finish by the end of 2019, we'll be packaging two genres together in this once-a-week series. This week's lists are Realistic Fiction and Memoir. Here are our picks for the ten best in each.
Join Us For ThriftGiving
For Giving Tuesday, stock up on books in support of literacy
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • December 02, 2019
In this season of feasting and fête-ing, it can be tough to remember that the real heart of this holiday is rooted in generosity. That's the spirit behind December 3, Giving Tuesday. ThriftBooks is excited to participate by donating 1 percent of the day's revenue to selected educational and literacy nonprofits across the country. Help us make a difference by picking up a few good books!
10 x 10: The Best Books of the Decade
Best Kids and Young Adult Books
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • November 29, 2019
Literary Kryptonite
10 Unputdownable Books
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • November 27, 2019
The holidays can be so hectic, but the wintry weather just makes us want to hunker down with a good book. As we head into hibernation season, we crave captivating reads that make us want to call in sick to work. (Not that we're suggesting you do that!) Here's a list of ten yummy unputdownable books with affordable price tags.
Women Undercover
Famous Female Authors Who Used a Male Pseudonym
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • November 22, 2019
On this day in 1819, the prominent author Mary Ann Evans was born. But you may not have heard of her because her books were published using the pseudonym George Eliot. And she’s not alone. There’s a long history of famous women writers who adopted male pen names.
Native American Stories
10 Books From and About the First Americans
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • November 20, 2019
In honor of Native American Heritage Month, we are excited to highlight ten excellent books by Indigenous American authors. From picture books to young adult novels, these volumes have been chosen for their ability to intrigue, inspire, and inform.
Again! Again! Childhood Books We Wore Out
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • November 15, 2019
Many parents groan as their child picks the same book to read night after night. That one again? This behavior often continues into the teen years. We all had worn copies of favorites that we could practically recite from memory. With so many options available, why do kids gravitate toward the same books over and over?
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