The ThriftBooks Blog

By Ashly Moore Sheldon • April 15, 2025

Stephen King and Nora Roberts both have new books coming out on May 27. King's new novel, Never Flinch, features the beloved Holly Gibney in intertwining storylines. From Roberts comes Hidden Nature, a romantic thriller about an injured cop who becomes embroiled in a bizarre case. Pre-order your copies today and read on for more about the King of Horror and the Queen of Romance.

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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 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 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 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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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • March 09, 2025

We've all chuckled at The Cat in the Hat's antics, mused about what goes into Green Eggs and Ham, bristled at the mistreatment of Horton, and wondered at the silliness of those Sneetches. But the prolific author has plenty of equally brilliant works you might not know exist. Here are fourteen of Dr. Seuss's hidden gems.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • March 05, 2025

A new Hunger Games prequel comes out March 18 and we've got our preorders on lock. In the meantime, we're delving into the early influences that inspired the hit series by Suzanne Collins and we've put together a roundup of reads based on Greek mythology. Plus, we share a list of the author's favorite books growing up.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • March 02, 2025

Treat your March-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 March mates 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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