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How Capote's Answered Prayers became his curse

By William Shelton • February 01, 2024

When Esquire published the first look at Truman Capote's Answered Prayers, a novel he ultimately never finished, his gaggle of "swans" and the high society to which he belonged ignited with ire, and a fallout notorious enough to be dramatized by FX and Ryan Murphy left him friendless. Here's some of the true story behind Feud: Capote vs. The Swans.

Swipe Right on Collectibles

By William Shelton • February 15, 2022

One can easily find a copy of of any bestseller in a range of conditions from a basic reading copy to a like new edition. Or… They can swipe through their options until they find the edition that rings all the bells—beautiful to look at, with characteristics that draw the eye, lovely to hold for the feel of its soft leather, and captivating to listen to the gentle whisper of the vellum pages turning. These books are the full dopamine hit. These are the Collectibles.

A Second Life for Collectibles

Repairing and Restoring Vintage Books

By Phillip Caprara • April 26, 2019

Working in a warehouse for one of the world's largest online book sellers, you see more books than you could have ever thought possible. Mixed in among all the beautiful volumes destined to be resold, are those poor, unfortunate, broken books usually consigned to recycling. But where others see books that have outlived their usefulness, I see an opportunity...

How ThriftBooks Does Throwback Thursday: With Vintage Books, of Course!

By Beth Clark • May 24, 2018

Throwback Thursday isn’t just for cheesy 70s baby photos. It's also for vintage reads that are fun, unique, and straight-up old (but still cool).

How We Choose Books as Gifts

By Bianca Smith • February 14, 2018

It’s International Book Giving Day

The Beginnings of Vintage Reads

By William Shelton • January 09, 2018

The interesting story of how our Rare & Collectible store came to be.

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