The ThriftBooks Blog

By Ashly Moore Sheldon • November 13, 2019

Did you know that in addition to books, Thriftbooks offers a large inventory of films and TV shows? And while we frequently say, "the book is always better," we have to admit that every once in a while, it isn't. Check out our list of movies that improve upon their predecessor.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • November 08, 2019

Reading aloud isn't just for kids. Everyone benefits from the simple, calming act of picking up a book and enjoying a story together. It is especially important in this age of frantic, electronic, distraction. We have become so accustomed to the constant cacophony of our devices, we forget how important it is to unplug.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • November 06, 2019

Are you an aspiring author? National Novel Writing Month, aka NaNoWriMo, is an online writing project, which began 20 years ago in 1999. The objective? Write a 50,000-word novel during the month of November? Ready, set, go!

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • November 01, 2019

Sure storytime is something that most kids enjoy. But it's also good for them! The truth is that reading with your kids will set them up for a more successful and happy life. Kicking off Family Literacy Month, we share five of the proven benefits of making reading a part of every day—plus storybooks to go with each.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • October 30, 2019

Happy almost Halloween! It's also the anniversary of the publication of Jane Austen's classic Sense and Sensibility, so we thought we should find a way to celebrate both—a bit of a mash-up, if you will. In fact, mash-up is kind of the perfect word to describe the books we are highlighting this week.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • October 23, 2019

In case you didn't know, October is LGBT History Month. And it also happens to be vegetarian month. And chili month. And dessert month. And . . . let's just say this time of year has us all thinking about the yummy things we want to cook. As LGBT chefs have been historically underrepresented in the food industry, we decided to highlight a few who are bringing diversity to the kitchen and showing the world that great cooking knows no boundaries.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • October 16, 2019

It may leave us sleeping with the lights on, but true crime tales are still a staple on our bedside tables. Why do we love these stories of grisly murders and twisted secrets? We came up with a few "benefits" of exploring the dark underbelly of human nature.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • October 09, 2019

It may seem that the horror genre is overrun with male writers, but women have long been dark horses in the field, with one of the frontrunners being a certain Ms. Jackson (and we're not talking about Janet). As we move into the season of spooky stories, we present the consummate Shirley Jackson, plus six more of our favorite horror authors (who also happen to be female).

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • October 01, 2019

Chances are, we all know someone who has been impacted by breast cancer. Statistics indicate that about 12 percent of U.S. women will develop this disease in their lifetime. This week's blog post is dedicated to better awareness, offering resources focused on prevention, treatment, and individual stories, as well as books for kids who are grappling with the illness of a parent.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • September 25, 2019

Can you smell it? Fall is upon us, and with it comes a host of lovely treats. As we bid a fond farewell to summer, let's count the blessings of this new season. Like? Well, to start with, there are pumpkin spice lattes! Read on for more of our fall faves!

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