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Half of Americans are More Disconnected Than Ever
But in a good way
By ThriftBooks Team • January 08, 2026
Half of Americans say they’re more disconnected than ever — but in a good way, according to new research. In the survey of 2,000 Americans, 50% said they’ve made a point to disconnect digitally and spend less time on screens for their well-being. Learn more from our latest survey.
Welcome to the ThriftBooks Reading Challenge
Set your reading goal, track your reads, and earn ReadingRewards along the way
By Barbara Hagen • January 05, 2026
A new year brings a fresh chance to reconnect with reading in a way that feels motivating and fun. Whether you’re setting ambitious goals or simply hoping to read a little more than last year, there’s an inviting way to track your progress, celebrate milestones, and enjoy rewards along the way. It’s a welcoming start to a reading journey designed to grow with you all year long.
Introducing ThriftBooks BookPrint: Your Personalized Year in Review
By Barbara Hagen • December 29, 2025
As the year draws to a close, your reading journey tells a story unlike anyone else’s. From the genres you gravitated toward to the authors you couldn’t stop returning to, every choice leaves a unique mark. Take a moment to see how your year with books came together and discover the reading moments worth celebrating as you turn the page toward what comes next.
A Christmas Message for our Booklovers
By Barbara Hagen • December 24, 2025
A heartfelt reflection on Christmas traditions, the meaning of home, and the memories that travel with us wherever we are. From childhood rituals to treasured gifts passed through generations, it celebrates the warmth of presence shared stories and the quiet magic of the season. A reminder that home isn’t always a place it’s a feeling we carry made richer through family books and moments that endure.
What Your First Read of 2026 Should Be
A book recommendation for each of the zodiac signs
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • December 23, 2025
Whether you believe in astrology or not, it can be fun to entertain the notion that the date of our birth has some impact on who we are and what we like. Read on to learn a little something about how your zodiac sign might influence you and your reading choices. And get our recommendation for your first read of 2026.
January Book Releases We're Excited About
And what you can read in the meantime
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • December 21, 2025
No matter how tall our TBR piles get, we're always finding new books we want to add! Here are 21 exciting January releases available for preorder, along with suggestions for similar reads you can enjoy right away. Plus, see what's new or coming soon in paperback.
10 Classic Books that Sum Up 2025
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • December 19, 2025
From sentient robots to bold heists to iconic power couples, it's been a year filled with attention-grabbing stories. As a fun twist on the New Year's tradition of a retrospective on the events of the previous twelve months, we've gathered a collection of ten great reads that sum up 2025.
Every 2025 New York Times #1 Best Seller in Fiction
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • December 14, 2025
It's safe to say that most authors hope to have their books featured on The New York Times Best Sellers list. To reach the top of the list is the ultimate dream. Here are all the novels that have nabbed the top spot so far in 2025.
Jane Austen's Birthday
Best books, quotes and ways to celebrate the beloved author
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • December 09, 2025
Although she was relatively unknown at the time of her death, Jane Austen is one of the world's best-loved authors. Her novels, all global bestsellers, have been published in dozens of languages and have been the subject of countless adaptations, retellings, and spinoffs. December 16 marks 250 years since the celebrated author's birth. Help us celebrate her!
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