The ThriftBooks Blog

By Terry Fleming • May 01, 2025

Welcome to Morally Grey fiction, where motives are ambiguous, intentions are ambivalent, and every flaw has a corresponding virtue! Morally Grey characters exist in many genres of fiction, but today, we'll be covering three: Fantasy, Thrillers, and Romance. Read on for book recommendations and more on the latest nuanced, dynamic trope added to our collection.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • April 29, 2025

Treat your May-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 May mate 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 • April 27, 2025

Poetry is a way of transforming and understanding our world. A poem has the power to express deep and complex emotion. And engaging with poetry, whether reading, writing, or reciting, has been shown to have surprising benefits. Find out how you can change your life with poetry and get our recommendations for new poetry collections you can enjoy.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • April 22, 2025

In celebration of World Book Day on April 23, we're highlighting the growing popularity of translated novels. Reading stories rooted in cultures other than our own broadens our horizons and helps us consider different perspectives. Here are fifteen of our favorite translated books published (so far) in the twenty-first century.  

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • April 20, 2025

No matter how long our TBR lists get, we're always finding new books we want to add! Here are 24 exciting May releases available for preorder, along with suggestions for similar reads you can enjoy right away.

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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 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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