In this blog series, HPB Buy Guy Steve Leach takes a closer look at the unique curiosities that we see in our stores.
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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
Half Price Books
Have Books, Will Travel: Through African-American History
In this edition of Have Books, Will Travel, we present books that capture that history; depicting what it means to endure the trial and triumph, pain and promise, heartache and hope that is commonly found in the stoic African-American experience.
Best of the Decade: 1910s
Oreos arrived (arguably making cookie jars more interesting nationwide) and Uncle Sam asked for America’s best candidates to confront Germany as the U.S. entered World War I. This month, we’re taking a look at the events, books, music and movies that took America by storm in the 1910s.
January 22 2020
Half Price Books
Behind the Book: Finding Dorothy by Elizabeth Letts
For our first Book Club pick of 2020, Half Price Books has selected Finding Dorothy, the fictional retelling of the true life of Maud Baum, wife to L. Frank Baum, author of The Wizard of Oz. This a perfect read for lovers of all things Oz and historical fiction. We had the wonderful opportunity ask author Elizabeth Letts some in-depth questions regarding her inspirations, discoveries and insights into this wonderful book!
January 8 2020
Half Price Books
The Inside Story: The Day of the Triffids
In this blog series, HPB Buy Guy Steve Leach takes a closer look at the unique curiosities that we see in our stores. Some years back, HPB got the opportunity to make an offer on 100,000 books from the Penguin Publishing archives warehouse in Bristol, England. The huge shipment of acquired books certainly cramped our… View Article
2019 Million Book Donation Project Wrap-Up
At Half Price Books, we know the importance of reading in everyone’s lives. Take a look at some of our donation highlights from 2019!
December 20 2019
Half Price Books
Have Books, Will Travel: To The Future!
In celebration of the new year, let’s travel to the future, booklovers!
December 20 2019
Christy T.
2019 HPB Author Events Recap
It has been a wonderful year of author events and book signings for Half Price Books! Check out this video for a glimpse of all the authors we hosted in 2019!
December 17 2019
Half Price Books
A Book Nerd’s Look at the Best Books of the Decade (2010-2019)
Here’s our look at the best books released from 2010 to 2019, plus a few honorable mentions!
December 16 2019
Julie S.