The ThriftBooks Blog

By Ashly Moore Sheldon • October 22, 2023

Iron Flame, the sequel to the blockbuster romantasy Fourth Wing, comes out in two weeks and we can't wait! While we wait—impatiently—for our preordered copies to arrive, we are taking the opportunity to get to know author Rebecca Yarros a bit better. Here are eight fun facts about the author.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • April 05, 2023

Brandon Sanderson made international headlines last year for raising more than $40 million in a Kickstarter campaign to self-publish four "surprise novels'' and deliver them directly to fans. The first of these is his newest book, Tress of the Emerald Sea. Read on to learn more about the fascinating author.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • June 21, 2022

Do you like knowing the “rules” when it comes to your magic? Fantasy novels can be broken down into different types. Hard magic, soft magic, and hybrids. Here we discuss these different types of worlds and give recommended reads for each.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • December 20, 2019

Here's our fourth installment for the best books of the past decade. Each week for five weeks, we are presenting top ten lists of the best books of the past decade in two different genres. A total of ten lists of ten: 10 x 10 equals 100! This week's lists are SciFi/Fantasy and Thriller/Mystery. Here are our picks for the top ten of each.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • November 27, 2019

The holidays can be so hectic, but the wintry weather just makes us want to hunker down with a good book. As we head into hibernation season, we crave captivating reads that make us want to call in sick to work. (Not that we're suggesting you do that!) Here's a list of ten yummy unputdownable books with affordable price tags.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • July 25, 2019

From Potterheads to Twihards to Ringers, fandoms have become an identifying feature for many ardent fans. As we near the end of our monthlong celebration of what may be the most popular book series ever written, we break down the key components of what it takes to create such a fervent fan base.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • June 19, 2019

What is chick lit? Stories about women? Should it be funny? Romantic? Exciting? We think it's all of the above and more! Read on to explore a particularly fun subcategory of the genre. These five books feature fierce female protagonists who take on monumental challenges.

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By Beth Clark • January 31, 2019

Did you know that Eoin Colfer, author of the Artemis Fowl series, also wrote book #6 in The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy series by Douglas Adams? Or that David Foster Wallace's editor finished writing The Pale King? True story. Turns out, there have been other handoffs and collaborations, so here are five of the best and the stories behind them.

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By Beth Clark • January 28, 2019

Between Jack Frost, Robert Frost, Mark Frost, and a blizzard of other Frosts, the literary world is as Frosty as a snowman. Below are a few Frosts that you can enjoy during the depths of winter without having to put mittens on. In fact, it kinda works better if you don't so you can turn the pages.

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By Beth Clark • January 10, 2019

Peculiar People Day is a time to celebrate the quirky, eccentric, silly, weird, curious, colorful, irreverent, and intriguing oddballs in your life. You know the ones...they see the world a little—or a lot—differently, have a unique style that's all their own, and/or make you laugh when you least expect it by saying the things most people only think. If you're the peculiar one, lucky you! Embrace your wonderfully brilliant uniqueness in all its splendor and let your freak flag fly. (Your way, of course.) Keep reading for ten of our favorite peculiar literary characters.

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