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Women Who Rule
11 Powerful Female Leaders From History
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • March 06, 2020
It's still relatively unusual, but there are dozens of instances of women who have ruled countries. They may have had to bust open a few doors, but they've made their mark on history. To celebrate Women's History Month, here are 11 of these feminine powerhouses.
How Does Your Garden Grow?
The Best Books for Any Kind of Gardener
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • March 04, 2020
Your garden may still be under a blanket of snow, but spring is just a few weeks away! Time to start thinking about your upcoming projects. Vegetables? Flowers? Raised beds? Pruning? Whatever your gardening goals, we have book recommendations!
Happy Bachelor's Day: Literary Heroines who Pop the Question
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • February 28, 2020
Tomorrow is Leap Day, also known as Bachelor's Day. This is the day (once every four years) on which women are encouraged to propose marriage to their fellow of choice. To celebrate, we've pulled together a roundup of literary heroines who take the bull by the horns.
9 Authors Who Aren't Scared of the Dark
Black Authors Series
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • February 26, 2020
Here's the last in our Black History Month series, featuring great black writers from four genres. The publishing industry is sorely lacking in diversity, so it is important to shine a light on authors of color. This week, we feature Horror and Mystery. Here are nine writers who offer scary, thrilling, addictive reads.
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Happy Birthday to 4 Singular Poets
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • February 21, 2020
Here at ThriftBooks, we love ourselves some good poetry, and we couldn't help but notice that this week marked the birthdays of four of our favorite versifiers. Not only do these wonderful writers create beautiful bits of literary art, they have lived some pretty interesting lives too!
A Virtual Explosion of Black Science Fiction
Black Authors Series
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • February 19, 2020
For Black History month we're bringing you a series featuring great black writers from four genres. This week, we feature Science Fiction/Fantasy, also known as Speculative Fiction. Here are nine authors who are blowing our minds.
To Heck with Valentine's Day: Celebrate International Book Giving Day Instead!
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • February 14, 2020
Valentine's Day can feel like a slap in the face to singletons. But International Book Giving Day works for everyone! Or you could even combine the two. This book-giving guide will help you find the perfect gift book for a host of characters in your life, maybe even that special someone.
9 Swoon-Worthy Romances by Black Authors
Black Authors Series
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • February 12, 2020
7 Books to Read Before They Hit the Screens
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • February 07, 2020
If you're anything like us, you make a point of reading the book before you see the movie. That's why we do our best to keep you abreast of the books that are being adapted to movies or TV shows. Check out our list of upcoming titles.
9 Must-Read Books by Contemporary Black Authors
Celebrate Black Authors Series
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • February 05, 2020
For Black History month we've decided to bring you a series featuring great black writers from four distinct genres. This week, our focus is contemporary authors—from the Harlem Renaissance groundbreakers to exciting newcomers of today.
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