The ThriftBooks Blog

By Ashly Moore Sheldon • July 08, 2025

These days BookTok has become one of the most powerful ways for readers to get book recommendations. Here are thirty titles, new and old, across a variety of genres that literary influencers want you to know about. 

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • July 06, 2025

As we welcome the month ahead, we're shining a light on notable and acclaimed July-born authors. We're delighted to celebrate them and their beloved works of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, theater, and more. 

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • July 01, 2025

Treat your July-born friends and family to a bookish birthday! Did you know you can schedule ThriftBooks e-Gift Cards to be delivered on a specific date? Or If you'd rather give your July chums something special, we've put together a list of some of the hottest titles of the moment.

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By Michael Fitzhenry • June 29, 2025

With Fantastic Four: First Steps arriving in theaters on July 25, 2025, anticipation is building for the MCU’s take on Marvel’s original superhero team. To help you prepare, we’ve spotlighted four standout comic arcs—from the legendary “Galactus Trilogy” to modern epics like Solve Everything. These tales highlight the team’s larger-than-life adventures, emotional bonds, and unforgettable foes like Galactus and Doctor Doom.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • June 24, 2025

Summer is here. It's a magical time of year for adults and kids alike, but it can be a challenge to keep busy young minds and bodies occupied. Keep your kids engaged with plenty of quality reading material. Here are thirteen summer-perfect picture books that qualify for our Summer Book Fair Promo.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • June 22, 2025

The long, languid days of summer invite relaxation. Even if you can’t make it to the beach, you’re there in spirit. Luckily, finding the perfect beach book has never been so easy. Welcome to the Shelves of Summer—your reading oasis! Here's a deep dive into our Beach Reads Shelf, a delectable mix of romance, escape, and adventure.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • June 15, 2025

No matter how full our TBR shelves get, we're always finding new books we want to add! Here are 22 exciting July releases available for pre-order, along with suggestions for similar reads you can enjoy right away. Plus, see what's new in paperback! 

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • June 10, 2025

Sometimes the hardest part about a book club meeting is picking the next book. Some clubs plan their entire year of titles in advance. But for many of us, the process isn't that organized. Here are ten low-lift ideas for choosing your next book club book.

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By Amanda Cleveland • June 08, 2025

Happy June! We’ve welcomed another Trope into the TropeTrove™, this time one of my personal favorites, Grumpy x Sunshine. Read on for some recs that will have you melting...

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • June 03, 2025

As we dive into the month that ushers in summer, we're shining a light on notable and acclaimed June-born authors. We're delighted to celebrate them and their beloved works of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, theater, and more.

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