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Camp Cooking + National Beans 'N' Franks Day = Chow Time!
By Beth Clark • July 13, 2018
Camp food options are as vast as the wilderness, including good ol' beans 'n' franks! In celebration of the cowboy classic and more recent gourmet innovations, here are a few tasty cookbooks for you to choose from before your next camping trip.
National 7-Eleven Day with a ThriftBooks Plot Twist
Seven Backcountry Authors and Eleven of Their Best Books
By Beth Clark • July 11, 2018
National 7-Eleven Day coincides with camping week here at ThriftBooks, so being the thrifty bunch that we are (pun intended), we combined the two by gathering 7 epic outdoor authors and making a list of their 11 best books to inspire and guide your next camping adventure. For newbies, guide books can literally be lifesavers, and for experts, they're an economical way to update your skillset and knowledge base.
National Bikini Day: How Four Little Triangles of Fabric Changed the World
By Beth Clark • July 05, 2018
On July 5, 1946, the bikini debuted and forever altered swimwear so dramatically that the ripples are still being felt 72 years later!
July 3 Gets Overshadowed by July 4, but It's Not Trivial in American History!
By Beth Clark • July 03, 2018
July 4 might be the most famous day of the month, but July 3 is a historical powerhouse equally worthy of celebrity status, so read on for some interesting trivia that your friends will be impressed with.
Barbecuing Is an Art Form, but Potato Salad Is A Religion
By Beth Clark • June 26, 2018
A BBQ isn’t complete without potato salad!
Three Chefs Who Are Masters of the Grilliverse (and Authors!)
By Beth Clark • June 25, 2018
The Grilliverse is searing with talent, but these three chefs are iconic Masters of Meat.
First Official Day of Summer + Longest Day of the Year = Celebrate Sunshine
By Beth Clark • June 21, 2018
June 21 is the summer solstice, so grab your sunglasses and enjoy today!
School Is Out—Woo-Hoo! Uh, Now What?
By Beth Clark • June 18, 2018
Hint: Books are probably involved.
Hooray for Today, Flip-Flop Lovers!
By Beth Clark • June 15, 2018
June 15 is National Flip-Flop Day, so slip on your favorite pair and read on for some fun facts and books.
The World Is Your Oyster, and Travel Books Are the Pearls!
By Beth Clark • June 11, 2018
From solo adventurers to traveling families, from long weekend road trips to months-long trips abroad, ThriftBooks has a read for that.
June 8 Is World Oceans Day
By Beth Clark • June 07, 2018
Celebrate World Oceans Day by showing them some aquatic love!
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