The ThriftBooks Blog

By Ashly Moore Sheldon • September 03, 2025

It's no surprise that we readers find comfort in books, especially our favorites. Many of us even reread tattered volumes from our past over and over again. Our newest poll takes a look at the psychology behind book nostalgia and the beloved titles that hold a special place on our bookshelves.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • May 25, 2025

Whether learning about cultures and experiences other than your own or discussing a good book with a fellow reader, literature is a great way to connect with others. Our newest poll takes a look at the many ways that book clubs are helping readers find their people and diversify their reading choices.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • January 28, 2025

As Valentine's Day approaches, we're indulging in our favorite guilty pleasure—romance novels! We love love! Our newest poll takes a look at the secret lives of romance readers. Read on for all the juicy details!

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • November 03, 2024

Here at Thriftbooks, we spend a lot of time thinking about the kinds of books our customers will enjoy. During the holidays, that extends to the books our customers would most like to give (and receive) as gifts. Our newest poll looks at book gifting trends. Here are some of the compelling stories we unwrapped.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • July 25, 2024

Our newest survey found that Americans are consuming 50 percent more internationally produced TV shows and books than they were five years ago. This proved to be true across generational and gender lines. One of the most popular forms of international content is manga, a style of Japanese comic books.

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By Amanda Cleveland • February 06, 2024

Last month, in a survey conducted by OnePoll on behalf of ThriftBooks, 2,000 romance novel lovers shared their thoughts and opinions about the genre and their favorite characters. Read on to see what we learned about Romance vs. Real Life.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • December 17, 2023

Our newest survey with OnePoll asked 2,000 U.S. adults how they feel about the self-help genre. And what we learned gave us a whole new way of looking at things.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • November 14, 2023

Our most recent survey with OnePoll asked 2,000 U.S. adults about their reading habits and what they look for in a book. And what we learned painted an illuminating portrait.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • July 20, 2023

Thriftbooks enlisted OnePoll to survey 2,000 U.S. adults who read regularly to learn about the science (and magic) behind getting lost in a book. And what we learned turned into a captivating read.  

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • April 25, 2023

Thriftbooks enlisted OnePoll to survey 2,000 parents with school-age kids about the reading traditions they grew up with and how they are continuing them as parents. And what we learned turned into a pretty sweet story.

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