The ThriftBooks Blog
Gone Girl Author Gillian Flynn's Sharp Objects: Yes, Please!!
By Beth Clark • July 23, 2018
Sharp Objects is a bestselling novel that’s hard to put down and HBO’s newest blockbuster that's hard to look away from...even though you'll want to when the story gets intense.
Happy Birthday to Book Writer and Streak Shooter Jess Walter
By Beth Clark • July 20, 2018
"A writer needs four things to achieve greatness, Pasquale: desire, disappointment, and the sea." "That's only three." Alvis finished his wine. "You have to do disappointment twice." - Jess Walter, Beautiful Ruins
In the Doghouse? Today's Your Day to Get Out!
By Beth Clark • July 16, 2018
Happy National Get Out of the Doghouse Day! Being in the doghouse is never fun, but getting out of it is rarely impossible, which is why there's an entire day devoted to it. So, regardless of what you did to get there, if you are now or have ever been in the doghouse, today is about how to get out (and stay out) of it.
Camp Cooking + National Beans 'N' Franks Day = Chow Time!
By Beth Clark • July 13, 2018
Camp food options are as vast as the wilderness, including good ol' beans 'n' franks! In celebration of the cowboy classic and more recent gourmet innovations, here are a few tasty cookbooks for you to choose from before your next camping trip.
National 7-Eleven Day with a ThriftBooks Plot Twist
Seven Backcountry Authors and Eleven of Their Best Books
By Beth Clark • July 11, 2018
National 7-Eleven Day coincides with camping week here at ThriftBooks, so being the thrifty bunch that we are (pun intended), we combined the two by gathering 7 epic outdoor authors and making a list of their 11 best books to inspire and guide your next camping adventure. For newbies, guide books can literally be lifesavers, and for experts, they're an economical way to update your skillset and knowledge base.
National Bikini Day: How Four Little Triangles of Fabric Changed the World
By Beth Clark • July 05, 2018
On July 5, 1946, the bikini debuted and forever altered swimwear so dramatically that the ripples are still being felt 72 years later!
July 3 Gets Overshadowed by July 4, but It's Not Trivial in American History!
By Beth Clark • July 03, 2018
July 4 might be the most famous day of the month, but July 3 is a historical powerhouse equally worthy of celebrity status, so read on for some interesting trivia that your friends will be impressed with.
Barbecuing Is an Art Form, but Potato Salad Is A Religion
By Beth Clark • June 26, 2018
A BBQ isn’t complete without potato salad!
Three Chefs Who Are Masters of the Grilliverse (and Authors!)
By Beth Clark • June 25, 2018
The Grilliverse is searing with talent, but these three chefs are iconic Masters of Meat.
June 22 Is Take Your Dog to Work Day!
Part 7 in the Dog Blog series
By Linda Vandercook • June 22, 2018
June 22 is Take Your Dog to Work Day!
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