The ThriftBooks Blog

By Ashly Moore Sheldon • April 13, 2025

Whether you're already a fan of cozy mysteries or just cozy curious, now is the perfect time to enjoy them. We love this nonviolent style of whodunit. With their bucolic settings, punny humor, and furry sidekicks, these playful tales are perfect for spring. Here are twelve cozy spring mysteries to add a little intrigue to your season.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • April 08, 2025

As spring rolls in, it brings fresh breezes, renewed energy, and vibrant displays of nature. We're celebrating the season with a hearty crop of picture books for the littlest blossoming readers. And at these prices ($10 or less) you can stock up!

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By Jamie Hurst • April 05, 2025

Libraries love ThriftBooks and the feeling is mutual! BuyBack^® and our Library Program offer libraries a valuable opportunity to raise funds, promote sustainability, and enhance their community impact, learn more and hear from real Libraries we've helped over the years.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • April 02, 2025

The fact that romance novels often employ familiar tropes doesn’t make them any less enjoyable. In fact, some of us never tire of certain delicious scenarios like getting out of the friend-zone or workplace competition. Here we review some of the top tropes in slow-burn romances. 

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • March 30, 2025

Treat your April-born friends and family to a bookish birthday! Did you know you can schedule ThriftBooks e-Gift Cards to be delivered on a specific date? Or If you'd rather give your April amigo something special, we've put together a list of some of the hottest titles of the moment. Plus, learn about literary luminaries born this month.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • March 25, 2025

The newest addition to The Hunger Games series came out to much fanfare last week. Sunrise on the Reaping, a prequel to Suzanne Collins's original trilogy, centers on a young Haymitch Abernathy on the dawn of his own reaping. When The Hunger Games came out in 2008, it was a smash hit, sparking a major trend in YA fiction.

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By Amanda Cleveland • March 23, 2025

It's always fun to see how books get adapted for the screen. But sometimes, this happens before we've had the chance to read the source material. Or maybe we just want to reread a book before we watch. Here are fifteen of the books behind the buzziest new and upcoming book-to-screen adaptations.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • March 16, 2025

No matter how long our TBR lists get, we're always finding new books we want to add! Here are 25 exciting April releases available for preorder, along with suggestions for similar reads you can enjoy right away.

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By ThriftBooks Team • March 13, 2025

For those in the business of processing and selling books, operational challenges often require creative solutions. From time-intensive sorting to unexpected disruptions, managing inventory can be complex. At ThriftBooks, we are dedicated to fostering partnerships that help supplier operations thrive, building sustainable relationships that support long-term success.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • March 12, 2025

If you've already devoured Onyx Storm, you may have a bit of a wait until the next book in the Empyrean Saga. Author Rebecca Yarros has announced a planned break before writing the fourth installment in the five-book series. But never fear, we've put together a list of sixteen excellent read-alikes!

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