The Largest Discount Bookstore In Texas Has More Than 500,000 Books
By Katie Lawrence|Published May 29, 2019
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Katie Lawrence
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Katie Lawrence is a Southeast Texas native who graduated 18th in her high school class with a GPA of 4.25. She attended college in the Houston area and began writing for OnlyInYourState in 2015.
Today, Katie writes, edits, and performs several other tasks for OnlyInYourState and has never been more passionate about a job before. Outside of work, you can likely find her curled up on with a hot cup of coffee, practicing yoga, baking, or exploring the beautiful Lone Star State (in particular, the vast and mystical West Texas desert).
Half Price Books is a national chain, but did you know its roots are right here in Texas? The flagship location calls Dallas home, and bibliophiles can’t get enough. Everything truly is bigger in the Lone Star State – even bookstores. Price is the only thing not massive about this written word warehouse, so get ready to take home as many new titles as your arms can hold.
Being that it's the original Half Price Books, this long-standing Dallas institution is the chain's biggest store. Within these four walls lies a bookworm's paradise where you could easily spend hours wandering around and still not see everything.
Books of all genres extend in every direction, far as the eye can see. Gently used books are typically about 60% less than retail price, so you can score tons of new reads even on a tight budget. Ready to part with some of your own titles? Just bring them in and pocket the cash (or use it to buy more books - no judgment here).
Plenty of tables and sofas are scattered around for guests to plop down and read. You're bound to find a secluded spot where it's just you and the fictional world of whatever novel is on the agenda that day. There's also a community room where you can participate in fun events like board game night!
Cleverly named "Half-Pint Books," the kid's area is like a mini store in itself. In an age where little ones are addicted to technology pretty much from birth, getting them acquainted with actual books is vital. With a selection like this, they'll be captivated in a way screens simply can't offer.
Stop by the cafe and grab a latte to sip while you peruse the aisles. Coffee and books is an age-old combination, and nothing quite compares to the warm hug of a dark roast helping you power through those last few chapters.
Have you ever been to the original Half Price Books? What other places in Texas are basically heaven for bibliophiles? Let us know! In the meantime, check out this entire town that transformed into a book lover’s paradise.
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