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Got the Post-Bridgerton Blues?
More Saucy Historical Books and Shows to Fill the Void
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • April 07, 2022
Has Netflix's adaptation of Julia Quinn's Bridgerton series left you breathlessly yearning for more stirring historical tales and petticoat-infused romance? We have suggestions for what you should read and watch next.
14 Great New Literary Adaptations
(Psst, You’ll Want to Read the Books First)
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • April 05, 2022
It's a fruitful time for book-to-screen adaptations. Below, we've selected a handful of the best literary movies and TV shows that are streaming now. Plus a bumper crop of titles that are coming soon. We're excited to watch! (But only after we read the book, of course.)
All About Emily Henry
5 Interesting Facts About her Writing Life
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • April 04, 2022
We're all pretty excited about Emily Henry's new release, Book Lovers, coming out on May 3. Her previous romances, like Beach Read and People We Meet on Vacation combine witty dialogue and sensuous love scenes, not to mention some very well-read characters. Here, we get to know the author of these favorite reads a little better.
9 Memorable Literary Fools
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • March 31, 2022
For April Fool's Day, we're exploring the role of fools in literature. Shakespeare is sometimes credited with establishing the fool as instrumental in his plots. Though they serve as subjects of amusement, and even ridicule, they often emerge as the ones who see the world most clearly.
You Are What You Read
What Does Your Favorite Genre Say About You?
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • March 29, 2022
Here at Thriftbooks, many of us identify as book lovers. But, obviously, we don’t love all books equally. In fact, most of us gravitate toward a favorite genre or two. Does what you read say something about who you are? Read on to see what your favorite genre might reveal about you.
An Especially Bookish Oscars
The Literature Behind This Year's Academy Award-Nominated Films
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • March 24, 2022
Watching the Oscars this weekend? If so, you’ll want to catch up on the literature that served as inspiration for some of the nominated movies. Plus, we share some of our favorite book-to-screen best picture winners from the last quarter century.
Get Ready for Downton Abbey 2
What Fans Will Want to Watch and Read First
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • March 21, 2022
Series Smackdown: Down to the Final Four!
A Look Back at the Competition
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • March 17, 2022
Welcome to the fourth annual ThriftBooks Novel Knockout! This year’s theme is Series Smackdown, featuring 32 spectacular series (all nominated by book lovers!). Each day, new matches have been posted for you, our dear readers, to decide the ultimate winner. And now we’re down to the final four series!
Janet Evanovich's New Series
Plus Five Fun Facts About the Author
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • March 08, 2022
Bestselling author Janet Evanovich's latest book, coming out March 22, kicks off a new series about professional treasure hunter Gabriela Rose. Evanovich's winning combination of adventure, mystery, humor, and romance has propelled her success as one of the top authors in her field.
The World Awakens!
16 Picture Books Perfect for Spring
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • March 03, 2022
Spring is almost here! It’s a time of hope and renewal. Celebrate the changing season alongside your kids with these great reads featuring growing plants, baby animals, wild weather and spring celebrations.
11 Women Authors Who Made Literary History
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • March 01, 2022
As we kick off Women's History Month, we decided it's a good time to celebrate some notable women authors who made literary history. These eleven authors are just a handful of those who have paved the way for women writers.
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