All posts by halfpricebooks

Behind the Book: Handcrafted by Clint Harp

Clint shares lessons from his childhood, adventures filming Fixer Upper and the inspiration for his book, Handcrafted.

Behind the Book: The Sisters of the Winter Wood by Rena Rossner

The incomparable Rena Rossner brings to life a richly detailed story of Jewish identity and sisterhood in her latest novel.

Meet the Teachers: Highlighting Educators in the Community

Educators hold a special place in our hearts. Get to know these Texas teachers.

Behind the Book: The Boneless Mercies by April Genevieve Tucholke

April Genevieve Tucholke is taking a dive into the previously unexplored with The Boneless Mercies.

Behind the Book: The Mermaid and Mrs. Hancock by Imogen Hermes Gowar

Gowar’s rich visuals and detailed descriptions makes this book hard to put down.

Behind the Book: The Dark Between Stars by Atticus

This collection is a glimpse into the human soul, full of tragedy and promise. We had the opportunity to catch up with Atticus recently. Read on to discover his answers to our questions!

Meet the Artist: Louis Zoellar Bickett II

At HPB Hamburg Pavilion, we receive large amounts of paper history from Appalachia, books on local history, books signed by famous local authors and artists, and books that are just brimming with fascinating information about Kentucky. To showcase this wealth of knowledge, we’ve carved out a nook in our Collectibles section to display the many… View Article

The Legacy of Ray Bradbury

“We are cups, constantly and quietly being filled. The trick is, knowing how to tip ourselves over and let the beautiful stuff out.” – Ray Bradbury The American author and Sci-Fi legend Ray Bradbury would have been 98 on August 22 of this year, and his absence is keenly felt. His career spanned seven decades… View Article

Bust the Myth: Saving Big Money on Textbooks Can Be a Reality

It seems like finding the best deals on textbooks is like chasing a unicorn. You’ve heard there are good deals in some bedtime story your grandparents told you long ago, yet every back-to-school season, you’re left with the real story: a busted budget. We know that textbook shopping can be stressful and expensive. A study… View Article