The ThriftBooks Blog

By Barbara Hagen • November 27, 2023

ThriftBooks, through our ThriftBooks Cares program, has always prioritized donating books into communities across the country. Today, Giving Tuesday, is a day where we more publicly share our community involvement and impact and allow all of our customers to be a part of it as well. 

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • November 26, 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 recommendations for the Star Wars fans in your life.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • November 23, 2023

What is Fixation Friday? In this new blog series, we'll spotlight a trending topic to explore. This week, it's Holiday Traditions, of course. If this is something you've been thinking about, read on as we drill down into the forms this theme might take in our lives.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • November 21, 2023

A white elephant gift should be something funny or quirky that will delight its recipient. You get an added bonus if it adds lasting value to the life of whomever takes it home. Here are sixteen offbeat, affordable titles that would make great white elephant gifts.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • November 19, 2023

Getting ready for the holidays is exciting, but also daunting. If you're feeling the holiday pressure, this roundup of cookbooks, entertainment guides, and more will help you get your plans in order.

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By William Shelton • November 15, 2023

According to Socrates the unexamined life is not worth living. In the whirl and rush of modern society, how often do we take the time to ponder the meaning of our existence? Each of the world's great religions try to tackle this question, but there are many paths to finding peace with our place in the universe. From Astrology to yoga, transcendental meditation or alien intervention, the avenues of exploration are as legion and varied as the stars.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • November 14, 2023

Our most recent survey with OnePoll asked 2,000 U.S. adults about their reading habits and what they look for in a book. And what we learned painted an illuminating portrait.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • November 12, 2023

Are you looking for ideas for an upcoming Secret Santa gift exchange? Learn about how we spread holiday cheer all season long here at ThriftBooks. And peruse some of the popular gift books from the year to get inspiration.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • November 09, 2023

Premiering on November 10, 007: Road to a Million is a new reality TV show inspired by none other than Bond, James Bond. Nine pairs of contestants compete in an epic global adventure for the prize of one million pounds. At the center of the action is Succession star, Brian Cox.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • November 07, 2023

Looking for a series for kids? From humor to mystery to creativity, here are eight addictive series to get the youngsters in your life excited about reading. We'll tell you everything you need to know to pick the perfect series for your young readers.

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