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A Not-So-Complete List of Our Favorite Fictional Moms

This year Mother’s Day takes place on May 9th and we at Half Price Books would like to take a moment to appreciate some of our favorite maternal figures from literature!

Celebrate Read Across America Day

Each year we celebrate the joy of reading with kids on March 2. This year, our theme has evolved to feature more options for young readers from all walks of life.

Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday: Top Five Books & Songs

We honor the birthday, and legacy, of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a special collection of books and songs that speak to his influence in the Civil Rights Movement, chosen by our Buy Guy, Steve Leach.

Blowing Smoke: How to Appreciate a Dragon

Any book lover will tell you dragons are a very real and integral part of literature that have fascinated us for centuries and deserve our appreciation, which is why January 16 is Appreciate a Dragon Day.

Have Books, Will Travel: To The Emerald Isle

This month we take you to the Emerald Isle with novels that feature the historic country’s lush setting and plots that are sure to keep your interest until the next pint arrives!

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.

Meet the Bibliomaniac: Santa

In this edition of Meet the Bibliomaniacs, we got the scoop on a few of Santa’s favorite things!