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Welcome to the HPB blog archive. Here, you can find every post we've ever posted and really get lost — in a good way.
Best of the Decade: 1930s
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!
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!
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!
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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