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Remembering Cormac McCarthy
'My perfect day is sitting in a room with some blank paper. That’s heaven. That’s gold and anything else is just a waste of time.'
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • June 22, 2023
Renowned author Cormac McCarthy passed away last week at the age of 89. As a writer, he was a bit like some of his characters—determined to play by his own rules. His bleak, often violent stories were tempered by lush prose and stark authenticity. Here we remember his life and legacy.
Happy 20th Anniversary to Us!
20 great books that are also turning 20 this year
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • June 20, 2023
Thriftbooks is ringing in a milestone anniversary this year—twenty! In celebration, here are twenty terrific books, spanning a variety of genres, that came out the year we were born.
The 2023 International Booker Prize
The longlist, the shortlist, and the winner!
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • June 18, 2023
The International Booker Prize was presented in London on May 23. The prestigious award honors the finest works of translated fiction from around the globe with the goal of spotlighting a diversity of international literature. Read on to learn about the thirteen nominated books, the shortlisted titles, and the winner.
Ultimate Summer Reading List: History
14 fascinating, new or soon-to-be-released volumes of history
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • June 13, 2023
It's June! Time to get your summer reading list in order. No matter which genres you prefer, we've got you covered. Over the next few weeks, we'll be putting together a few roundups to help you fill out your TBR list. Here are our picks for the best new nonfiction history reads to throw in your beach bag.
10 Kids' Series Perfect for Summer
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • June 08, 2023
Reading over the summer helps young kids overcome the summer slide—the regression of skills that can happen during time off from school. Getting young readers hooked on a good series is a great way to get started. Here are ten adventure-filled, seasonal recommendations for the kids in your lives.
Coming soon: The Five-Star Weekend by Elin Hilderbrand
Plus, 10 more splashy, sunkissed titles from 'the queen of the beach reads'
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • June 06, 2023
Take a mini vacation with Elin Hilderbrand's latest frothy beach book, The Five Star Weekend. Once you dip your toe into these Nantucket waters, you won't ever want to leave. With titillating drama, swoony romance, sharp humor, and no end of picturesque water views, here are some of our favorite Hilderbrand titles.
14 of the Best Fantasy Titles
That You Haven't Read Yet
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • June 04, 2023
Do you love immersing yourself in magical, otherworldly stories? If you're always looking for your next epic fantasy read, here are fourteen excellent, expansive novels that may not have come across your radar.
Ultimate Summer Reading List: Thrillers Edition
14 new or soon-to-be-released, pulse-pounding, edge-of-your-seat titles
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • June 01, 2023
It's June! Time to get your summer reading list in order. No matter which genres you prefer, Thriftbooks has got you covered. Over the next few weeks, we'll be putting together a few roundups to help you fill out your summer TBR list. Here are our picks for the best thrillers to throw in your beach bag.
Broadway Books
A Tony Awards Reading List
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • May 30, 2023
The 2023 Tony Awards are coming up in just a few weeks! To get ready, we have put together a reading list of sorts. With behind-the-scenes reporting, Broadway history, and some of the nominated plays themselves, these titles cover a lot of ground with books perfect for new theater fans and seasoned experts.
What's Leaving Netflix and HULU in June?
Get your own copy and keep watching!
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • May 28, 2023
Every month, streaming services remove some of their offerings to make room for new ones. But that doesn't mean we can't watch them anymore. Here is a list of titles being cut by HULU and Netflix in May. Order your own copy to keep watching.
21 June Releases We're Excited About
And what you can read in the meantime
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • May 25, 2023
No matter how long our TBR lists get, we're always finding new titles we want to tack on! Here are 21 exciting June releases available for preorder, along with suggestions for similar reads you can enjoy right away.
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