The ThriftBooks Blog

By Ashly Moore Sheldon • October 31, 2021

It takes daily work and practice to develop and sustain the ability to be grateful for all the good things in our lives. That practice begins when we are very small, with smiles and kisses and cuddles. Here are fifteen picture books to help young readers learn how to hone an attitude of gratitude.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • October 28, 2021

There are many reasons to love the Apple+ show, Ted Lasso. And one of the most compelling of these (for us anyway) is all the books that show up in it! Ted and his loyal sidekick Coach Beard are clearly big readers and the literary figures prominently in their chatter. So while we wait for season three, we are exploring the Ted Lasso library.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • October 26, 2021

Our TBR piles may be taller than we are, but that doesn’t stop us from browsing (and buying!) new books! Here are fifteen exciting November releases available for preorder, along with suggestions for similar reads you can pick up right now.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • October 24, 2021

No one can deny the massive cultural impact of the Beatles. Now with the publication of Paul McCartney’s new memoir, The Lyrics, fans of The Fab Four can dig deeper into the history of the band and one of its foundational members. Here you can preorder the book and learn about ten other essential Beatles texts.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • October 21, 2021

As autumn deepens, we recall the Greek myth about the king of the underworld kidnapping the goddess of spring and forcing the world into winter. Enjoy this deep dive into some of the literature reimagining this tantalizing tale.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • October 19, 2021

If you love Pride and Prejudice, you're probably a fan of enemies-to-lovers romances. And why wouldn't you be? All that fiery intensity belies an explosive passion just waiting to burst forth. Here are some of our favorite new romances between sworn enemies.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • October 12, 2021

If you're among the legion of fans of Netflix's Squid Game, a South Korean dystopian horror series, you may be wondering what else is out there that can give you the same sick thrill. Here are our suggestions of what to read or watch next.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • October 10, 2021

The 2021 National Book Award finalists were announced last week. This prestigious annual literary award includes five different categories—fiction, nonfiction, poetry, translated literature, and young people’s literature—with five finalists for each. Read on for the twenty-five books that made the cut.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • October 07, 2021

The pandemic put many exciting film releases on hold, but movies are back, baby! And, in keeping with our key interests, we've put together a list of upcoming book-to-screen adaptations that we can't wait to see. (But only after we read, of course.)

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • October 05, 2021

Edgar Allan Poe died mysteriously on October 7, 1849 in Baltimore, Maryland, when he was only forty years old. Even so, he is considered one the most influential writers of all time and credited with the invention of several genres, including detective and crime fiction. Read on to learn more about him.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • October 03, 2021

If you’re looking for some frightful entertainment this month, consider revisiting the iconic Halloween movies. Here’s your guide to making sense of the chaotic collection, plus some fun facts about the franchise. And mark your calendars, because the newest installment, Halloween Kills, comes out on October 15!

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