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All Articles by Barbara Hagen
Leveled Up ReadingRewards is Here!
Meet Elite, better birthday rewards, and more updates
By Barbara Hagen • October 03, 2024
ThriftBooks BuyBack Is Here!
By Barbara Hagen • June 25, 2024
One of the most frequently asked questions received into the ThriftBooks Customer Service team is, “Do you buy books?” Up until recently we did not have a consumer recommerce program that would allow individuals to sell books directly to ThriftBooks. That changes today!
Christmas Is All Around Us
By Barbara Hagen • December 24, 2023
Giving Tuesday is for Giving Books
Your purchase today contributes to our donation to Book Drive for Kids
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.
Celebrating 20 Years of ThriftBooks
Our commitment to our customers and the next 20 years
By Barbara Hagen • June 20, 2023
That Christmas Morning Feeling
By Barbara Hagen • December 24, 2022
One of my most favorite blogs to write is this one, my Christmas message to our ThriftBooks community. Each year I give careful thought to what theme and message to impart, and this year inspiration struck at one (of several) performances of A Christmas Carol, when this classic brought to the surface for me how happiness is really shared.
The Gift That's Always in Fashion
How digital cards have upped the 'gift certificate' game
By Barbara Hagen • December 18, 2022
Back when they were still paper certificates, "gift certs" were an exciting thing to receive! I still remember my favorite one. Then there came a period of time where gift cards seemed a bit...lazy. Luckily, those days are behind us. With the exciting features a digital card brings, giving a gift card is exciting and personal again, with the addition of personalized videos, pictures, and more ways to make it your own.
ThriftBooks Giving Back to Goodwill Industries this ThriftGiving Tuesday
1% of net revenue today will be donated to select Goodwill Industry Locations
By Barbara Hagen • November 29, 2022
At ThriftBooks, we believe access to books at a young age can change lives. But that's just a start. Having support later in life, with access to job training and education like Goodwill Industries provides, gives individuals further opportunity to reach their full potential. That's why today, 1% of our net revenue will be donated to selected Goodwill Industry locations who are in partnership with us. Read more to learn about this partnership.
ThriftBooks Holiday Hacks
How to get the most value out of your ThriftBooks shopping
By Barbara Hagen • November 15, 2022
The ThriftBooks team has worked hard all year long to build a best-in-class shopping experience for our valued customers. To help you learn about what is new, and maximize the value you can have from ThriftBooks.com, I’ve put together this list of “Holiday Hacks” for you to reference as you begin your holiday shopping.
From Wish List to Gift List
Create a shoppable Wish List to share with friends and family
By Barbara Hagen • November 01, 2022
New this holiday, the ThriftBooks® team is excited to announce the introduction of the ThriftBooks® Gift List – a shoppable Wish List for you to share with family and friends this holiday season…or anytime of the year! Read more to learn how to create and share your own.
Back to School—It's Not Just for Kids!
By Barbara Hagen • July 26, 2022
The calendar may say July but all around us it is about Back to School. As children of all ages are prepping for their new school year, adults can use this time to prepare as well. Luckily, there are books to enhance the journey every step of the way.
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