The ThriftBooks Blog

By Ashly Moore Sheldon • November 21, 2023

A white elephant gift should be something funny or quirky that will delight its recipient. You get an added bonus if it adds lasting value to the life of whomever takes it home. Here are sixteen offbeat, affordable titles that would make great white elephant gifts.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • November 19, 2023

Getting ready for the holidays is exciting, but also daunting. If you're feeling the holiday pressure, this roundup of cookbooks, entertainment guides, and more will help you get your plans in order.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • November 14, 2023

Our most recent survey with OnePoll asked 2,000 U.S. adults about their reading habits and what they look for in a book. And what we learned painted an illuminating portrait.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • November 12, 2023

Are you looking for ideas for an upcoming Secret Santa gift exchange? Learn about how we spread holiday cheer all season long here at ThriftBooks. And peruse some of the popular gift books from the year to get inspiration.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • November 09, 2023

Premiering on November 10, 007: Road to a Million is a new reality TV show inspired by none other than Bond, James Bond. Nine pairs of contestants compete in an epic global adventure for the prize of one million pounds. At the center of the action is Succession star, Brian Cox.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • November 07, 2023

Looking for a series for kids? From humor to mystery to creativity, here are eight addictive series to get the youngsters in your life excited about reading. We'll tell you everything you need to know to pick the perfect series for your young readers.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • November 05, 2023

Lessons in Chemistry, the bestselling novel by Bonnie Garmus, is the inspiration for a new Apple+ series starring Brie Larson. It is the story of Elizabeth Zott, a brilliant chemist struggling to get ahead in her male-dominated field. It's a great read! And if you're looking for more like that, we've got recs for you.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • November 02, 2023

Yellowstone may be coming to an end, but fans needn't despair. Taylor Sheridan has plenty more exciting projects in the works, including the upcoming Lawmen: Bass Reeves, which premieres on Nov. 5 on Paramount+. Learn about the new show and get our recommendations for Sheridan fans.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • October 29, 2023

Adapting literary horror to the screen is tricky. Sometimes it means staying faithful to the original text. But sometimes the director must take some liberties with the source material. Here are eleven of our favorite book-to-screen horror adaptations.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • October 26, 2023

From Barbra Streisand to Britney Spears to Henry Winkler, a wide array of icons are gracing us with their memoirs this fall. It's a veritable bonanza of books by iconic entertainers. Get the inside scoop on your favorite star with one of these 16 new celebrity memoirs.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • October 24, 2023

Holiday romances go down as easily as our favorite festive drinks. But, like the drinks, there are a range of options available. Do you prefer a love story that's sweet like hot chocolate or something a bit more spicy like rum-spiked cider? Pick your pleasure with one of these fourteen charming yarns.

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