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Our Favorite Reads for Spring 2019

Spring means warmer weather, cool breezes, flowers and sunshine. Thankfully for our bookloving friends, it also includes some seriously exciting new books. We’ll see the release of many books worthwhile to devour while sprawled out in the sunshine. If you’re looking forward to some spring reads, read on for 8 books to carry you from… View Article

Totally Random Lists: Take the Fifth

Five is a mystical number representing balance and the five senses. We’re not saying a writer’s fifth novel, a director’s fifth feature or a band’s fifth album is automatically great because of this, but judging by our list, we just might be onto something. BOOKSBeloved, Toni MorrisonNorwegian Wood, Haruki MurakamiAs I Lay Dying, William FaulknerBlood… View Article

Behind the Book: When We Left Cuba by Chanel Cleeton

Read on to for an in-depth look at the protagonist from bestselling author Chanel Cleeton’s latest novel, When We Left Cuba!

Meet the Bibliomaniac: The HPB Woodshoppe

It’s simple; you can’t sell books without something to put them on. That’s where the Half Price Books Woodshoppe comes in. With a staff of 11 employees, our Woodshoppe provides shelves and materials for all 125 HPB stores. Established in 1984, the Woodshoppe’s work goes beyond a bookshelf that holds your next read. Shelves, counters and… View Article

Totally Random Lists 2019: Double Whammy

Grab your favorite plus-one and check out our favorite co-authored books, co-directed movies and musical collaborations.

Celebrating Women’s History Month with HPB’s Leading Ladies

Since March is Women’s History Month, we thought it would be a great time to check in with some of our fearless women leaders here at Half Price Books. They spoke with us about the women who’ve inspired them in literature, music and their personal lives. Sharon Anderson Wright, CEO Favorite Woman Author – Barbara Kingsolver Dream… View Article

Behind the Book: Maid by Stephanie Land

We recently caught up with Stephanie Land for a look at the inspiration behind her debut book, Maid.

Totally Random Lists 2019: How ‘Bout Them Apples?

This year, our calendar features books, movies and music grouped together in unexpected ways. Here’s a bushel of titles to keep the doctor away.

We Buy Everything Printed and Recorded—and More!

Whether Marie Kondo has convinced you to “tidy up” those bookshelves or you’ve been bitten by the Spring Cleaning bug, we’re happy to help!