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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • December 29, 2021

As we prepare to enter a new year, we are—as ever—excited about the reading that lies ahead. And 2022 promises a stacked lineup! Every day this week, we're featuring lists of upcoming books we can't wait to read in five different genres. Today's focus: literary fiction and poetry!

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • December 09, 2021

Our holiday plans aren't only about gatherings and gifts. We're also looking forward to what we will be reading and watching during these festive times. We enlisted OnePoll to survey 2,000 Americans about their holiday entertainment activities. Here’s what we learned.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • December 06, 2021

Today marks eighty years since the attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. As we commemorate this dark day in our history, we reflect on its significance and impact. Here, we offer a roundup of twelve of the best historical accounts and novels surrounding the event and its lasting impact.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • December 05, 2021

If you're a puzzle lover, you may have noticed the recent surge of interest in Cain's Jawbone. The fiendishly difficult literary puzzle, first published in 1934, has only ever been solved by four people. The book has been trending since a popular TikTok user began posting about her attempts to solve the confounding whodunnit case. Here are some similar titles to consider for those who love a puzzle.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • December 02, 2021

Karen McManus captivated the rapt attention of millions of readers, young and old, with her One of Us is Lying series. Now you can grab her latest book, You'll Be the Death of Me, just released November 30. Read on for ten more riveting YA series you can get right now.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • December 01, 2021

Prolific middle grade author Dav Pilkey's newest series, Cat Kid Comic Club, is sure to inspire creativity in aspiring young comics. A series is a great way to get kids hooked on the experience of literary immersion. Here we highlight some of the more robust series that burgeoning booklovers won’t be able to put down.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • November 22, 2021

The holidays are rapidly approaching and we're all scrambling to stock up on gifts for our nearest and dearest. We've got suggestions for a diverse range of recipients, including animal lovers, the newly adulting, crafty types, adventure seekers, foodies, and more.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • November 15, 2021

Amanda Gorman stole the show last January when she shared her poem The Hill We Climb. Her evocative, energizing voice offered a fresh, accessible take on what many consider to be an esoteric, staid genre. Her new book, Call Us What We Carry, comes out on December 7 and here we spotlight fifteen other poets whose verses provide a good entry point into the dynamic artform of poetry.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • November 09, 2021

We're eagerly anticipating the new installment to the epic Outlander series by Diana Gabaldon. The story centers on embattled lovers, Claire and Jamie, always fighting for the survival of their steamy, sultry relationship, even as time and circumstance keeps ripping them apart. If you're not familiar with the sweeping saga, here's a primer. Warning: There may be a few spoilers here.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • November 04, 2021

As pandemic concerns ease, we're all pretty excited for the upcoming holiday get-togethers. But we may also be feeling a bit rusty when it comes to entertaining. Here are thirteen cookbooks that will help you get back into host mode, whether for casual gatherings or fabulous fêtes.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • November 02, 2021

In celebration of National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), ThriftBooks enlisted OnePoll to survey 2,000 Americans about their novel-writing (and reading!) tendencies and we uncovered a pretty interesting story. Here are a handful of our key plot points.

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