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The Essential Patricia Highsmith
Get acquainted with her darkly compelling world
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • May 23, 2023
Patricia Highsmith's life was marked by difficult personal relationships, self-destructive tendencies, and an endless pursuit to refine her work as an artist. A flurry of new television and film projects regarding the author have recently been announced. In the meantime, here are our picks for the essential Patricia Highsmith reading list.
14 of the Best Mystery & Thriller Titles
That You Haven't Read Yet
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • May 14, 2023
Do you love the adrenaline rush of a good thriller? If you're always looking for your next dark, twisty crime read, here are fourteen excellent, pulse-pounding novels that may not have come across your radar yet.
Add Some Flavor to Your Reading!
The James Beard Foundation Book Awards
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • May 11, 2023
This year's James Beard Foundation Book Award finalists were recently announced and the extensive list of 42 foodie titles has got our collective mouths watering. Find your next gastronomical adventure.
Women's Prize for Fiction: The Short List
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • May 09, 2023
The distinguished Women's Prize for Fiction award celebrates women's creativity in the world and empowers women of all walks of life to raise their voices. This year's shortlist is made up of three first-time novelists, alongside three novels by previous winners and shortlisted authors.
Margaret Hits the Big Screen
A Celebration of Our Favorite Judy Blume Books
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • May 04, 2023
You might say that Judy Blume is having a moment. The release of the film adaptation of Are You There God, It's Me Margaret, as well as a new documentary about the beloved author, has been creating lots of buzz. But then again, it's hardly the first time that Blume has gotten people talking.
Celebrating Wordsmiths
Books about words and how to use them
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • May 02, 2023
Happy Wordsmith Day! If you identify as a word nerd, a storyteller, an orator or a writer, then today is your day. Here are some books that celebrate the power of words and the craft of using them well.
What's Leaving Netflix and HULU in May?
Get your own copy and keep watching!
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • April 30, 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.
Storytime Evolution
A Survey of 2,000 Americans Found...
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • April 25, 2023
Thriftbooks enlisted OnePoll to survey 2,000 parents with school-age kids about the reading traditions they grew up with and how they are continuing them as parents. And what we learned turned into a pretty sweet story.
22 May Releases We're Excited About
And what you can read in the meantime
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • April 23, 2023
No matter how long our TBR lists get, we're always finding new titles we want to tack on! Here are 22 exciting May releases available for preorder, along with suggestions for similar reads you can enjoy right away.
20 Great Album-Book Combos
Get double points on vinyl and pair it with the perfect read
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • April 20, 2023
Find the perfect music to complement your reading experience? Or vice-versa! Here are twenty vinyl albums (worth double points from now until 4/23) with a reading recommendation for each.
Amazing Moms from History
10 nonfiction books about courageous mothers who changed the world
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • April 18, 2023
Motherhood itself is an impressive undertaking. But throughout history, mothers around the world have gone above and beyond, achieving extraordinary feats. In anticipation of Mother's Day, here are ten nonfiction books about exceptional mothers who changed the world.
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