Superman swoops in to save the day and we showcase a slew of other things that captured the hearts, and bookshelves, of the nation in the 1930s!
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Behind the Book: The Island of Sea Women by Lisa See
Read on to discover the inspiration behind bestselling author Lisa See’s novel, The Island of Sea Women!
Let’s Go On an Adventure at HPB
We asked a few of our adventurous Instagram booklovers to share their favorite HPB Adventures!
February 14 2020
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Best of the Decade: 1920s
Get a good look at the grandstanding books, music and movies from the decade that left dancers flapping in the wind…see what we did there? You guessed it. It’s the 1920s!
February 10 2020
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The Inside Story: This Is Ann
Most fans of The Cat in the Hat and other characters created by Dr. Seuss are not aware of his wartime stint producing pamphlets and animated training films for director Frank Capra’s Signal Corps, but we’re happy to introduce you to Seuss’s mosquito Ann, whom he put to work in service of her country.
February 10 2020
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Checking in with the Million Book Donation Project
Did you know Half Price Books donates more than a million books each year? Check in to see how we’re doing in 2020!
February 10 2020
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Behind the Book: Minor Dramas & Other Catastrophes by Kathleen West
Discover author Kathleen West’s inspiration as we go Behind the Book!
February 4 2020
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29 Short Books to Read on Leap Day
2020 is a leap year, which means this February we get one extra day to read. If you’ve ever wanted to up your book reading from say, fifty a year to seventy-nine, then this list is just for you.
February 3 2020
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The Inside Story: The Underground Railroad
In this blog series, HPB Buy Guy Steve Leach takes a closer look at the unique curiosities that we see in our stores.
January 31 2020
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Blind Date with a Book
Whether you’re a romantic who’s willing to put themselves out there or you’re hardcore not feeling it, books are always here for you to fall back on. Most times, you know what you’re getting with a book. We encourage you to enjoy some spontaneity in honor of the season of romance by taking a chance on these blind dates with great books!
January 30 2020
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