The ThriftBooks Blog

By Ashly Moore Sheldon • December 19, 2023

From stress release to entertainment to cognitive development, there are so many benefits to reading. So treat yourself! Here are ten good reasons to buy yourself some books this holiday season.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • December 17, 2023

Our newest survey with OnePoll asked 2,000 U.S. adults how they feel about the self-help genre. And what we learned gave us a whole new way of looking at things.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • December 14, 2023

Sometimes, the best literature gets delivered to our television screen before we've had the chance to read it. But even if you've already watched, it's never too late to read. Here are the books behind 26 of the best adaptations on Netflix right now.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • December 12, 2023

Whether for a young reader, a fan of a particular franchise, or a proud book collector, boxed sets make wonderful gifts. Here are thirty beautiful boxed sets for all the readers on your list. Order by December 14 to get it in time for Christmas! Wrap one up for a reader you love—maybe even yourself!

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • December 10, 2023

Choosing the perfect gifts for the diverse mix of people we know can be tricky. That's the idea behind our mini gift guides with tailored recommendations for the unique set of characters in your life. Here are our gift suggestions for all your favorite Swifties.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • December 07, 2023

It's always fun to see our favorite books on the screen. But sometimes, the best literature gets adapted before we've had the chance to read it. Here are thirteen new or upcoming book-to-screen adaptations. Order your copy of the source material so you can read before you watch.

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By Amanda Cleveland • December 05, 2023

Ask a book lover about their favorite reads of the year instead of the best book of the year, and you will get answers that span genres, subjects, and across time. So I did just that, with the bibliophiles at ThriftBooks! When you open up best book of 2023 to favorite read of the year, people land on fascinating books you could never have caught on any best books lists because they aren’t new. Read on to find out our favorite books of the year, and our favorite reads of the year, too.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • December 03, 2023

Choosing the perfect gifts for the diverse mix of people we know can be tricky. That's the idea behind our mini gift guides with tailored recommendations for the unique set of characters in your life. Here are our gift suggestions for all your favorite book lovers.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • November 30, 2023

What is Fixation Friday? In this new blog series, we'll spotlight a trending topic to explore. This week, it's Outdoor Adventures. If this is something you're excited about, read on as we follow the paths (and trails) this theme leads us down.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • November 28, 2023

No matter how long our TBR list gets, we're always finding new titles we want to add! Here are 22 exciting December releases available for preorder, along with suggestions for similar reads you can enjoy right away.

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