Half Price Books

RetailTexas, United States1001-5000 Employees

Half Price Books is a Dallas-based retailer that buys and sells new and used books and related media, operating both brick-and-mortar locations and an online platform. It is a large, family-owned bookseller with a broad catalog and a policy of shelving and selling a wide range of titles without censorship. The company emphasizes a mission to be fair to customers and employees, promote literacy, support environmental stewardship, and remain financially viable. It also donates overstock books—more than a million each year—to local nonprofits and organizations around the world, reflecting its community focus and recycling efforts.

Founded in 1972 in Dallas by Ken Gjemre and Pat Anderson, Half Price Books has grown to more than 120 stores across the country and maintains a website that serves customers and sellers globally. In 2026, the company announced an expansion in Austin, Texas, including a new building and relocation of its North Lamar store, with a temporary location planned to continue operations during the transition.

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