HPB Flagship

Meet local author Paul Coggins at your Flagship HPB on Sunday, July 5, from 1 to 3 p.m. Paul will promote his book Chasing the Chameleon, which finds Dallas defense lawyer Cash McCahill using his new surgically altered identity to hide in plain sight after a cartel places a bounty on his head. Books will be sold independently by the author while supplies last.

Meet local authors Sandy Steen, Janis Patterson, and James Gaskin at your Flagship HPB on Sunday, July 5, from 1 to 3 p.m. The authors will promote their collection stories including the titles Independence Day - 1775, Lafayette, We Have Arriver - 1917, Murder Is Riveting - 1944, and Saigon Sucks - 1969. Books will be sold independently by the authors while supplies last.

Meet Reese’s Book Club LitUp Fellow Natalie Messier at your Flagship HPB on Thursday, July 9, at 7 p.m. Joined in conversation by author Alex Temblador, they’ll discuss Natalie’s debut book, Every Version of You, a heartfelt contemporary romance that follows Joey Vasquez as she tries to navigate love after she’s given a second chance at life. Purchase tickets, which include a copy of the book, on Eventbrite.

Meet bestselling authors Max Monroe at your Flagship HPB on Friday, July 10, at 7 p.m. They’ll discuss their new book, Where I Should’ve Been, book three of their Red Bridge series. Book signing to follow. Purchase tickets, which include a copy of the book, on Eventbrite.

Join us at your Flagship HPB on Saturday, July 11, from 11:30 a.m. and again at 1:30 p.m. as we host a special storytime with children’s author Moises Galvez. Moises will sign and read from his book Pumpkinpire and the Lost Treasure, which finds a group of friends on a grand adventure to find the lost treasure that the captain of the Blue Titan shipwreck buried. Activity kits will be provided for children to take home and books will be sold independently by the author while supplies last.

Meet local author Jon Johnson at your Flagship HPB on Sunday, July 12, from 1 to 3 p.m. Jon will promote his children’s book, Muffins with Mom, a tale about what happens when a father and son with no baking experience are asked to help bake muffins for a school event. Books will be sold independently by the author while supplies last.

Meet local author Brian Wright at your Flagship HPB on Sunday, July 12, from 1 to 3 p.m. Brian will promote his book, The Bastard Instrument: A Cultural History of the Electric Bass, which chronicles the history of the electric bass and the musicians who played it, from the instruments invention through its widespread acceptance at the end of the 1960s. Books will be sold independently by the author while supplies last.

Meet author Linda Castillo at your Flagship HPB on Thursday, July 16, at 7 p.m. Linda will discuss her latest book, A Dark Path: Ans Other Kate Burkholder Short Stories, a collection of five short mysteries, plus one new, never-before-published story. Purchase tickets, which include a copy of the book, on Eventbrite.

Join us at your Flagship HPB on Saturday, July 18, from 2 to 4 p.m. as we welcome our friends from the Dallas Animal Services. They’ll be hosting adoptions in hopes of helping dogs and cats find their forever home. Cuddles and adoptions are free. See you there!

Meet local author Stewart Lytle at your Flagship HPB on Sunday, July 19, from 1 to 3 p.m. Stewart will promote his novel, Stronger than War, which tells the passionate story of a youthful romance that blossomed in the midst of the terrifying whirlwind of the Spanish Civil War. Books will be sold independently by the author while supplies last.

Meet local author Tank Gunner at your Richardson Heights HPB on Sunday, July 19, from 1 to 3 p.m. Tank will promote his nine books, including the immensely popular series of memorable characters living in the rural town of Palomino, Texas appearing in The Redeemer, Palomino, Porky Baycann, and Lucinda Jones. Tank’s other books, Prompts, Prompts Too, Cookie Johnson, Reverend Ripple$ Building Fund, and Rigors of Revenge are also available in various sizes. Books will be sold independently by the author while supplies.

Join us at your Flagship HPB for a star-studded panel discussion on Thursday, July 23, at 7 p.m. Moderated by Abby Dunn, the panel will feature bestselling horror authors Mallory Arnold, Brian McAuley, Carter Wilson, Chelsea Iverson, and Chelsea Conradt. Book signing to follow. Purchase tickets, on Eventbrite. Note: Tickets include a copy of one author’s book only; additional books will be available for purchase at the event.

Meet author Travis Deverell, aka Shirtaloon, at your Flagship HPB on Tuesday, July 28, at 6:30 p.m. Travis will join us to discuss and sign his latest book, He Who Fights With Monsters, the first installment of his new witty and magic-fueled series. Purchase tickets, which include a copy of the book, on Eventbrite.

Join us at the second annual Dallas Antiquarian Book Fair on Friday, July 31 through Sunday, August 2. Sponsored by the Texas Booksellers Association TBA, Half Price Books, Southwest Chapter ABAA and Potter & Potter Auctions, this three-day public event will have rare books, manuscripts, maps, ephemera, photographs, and more for sale from some of the most sought-after rare and collectible vendors across the world. Purchase tickets on Eventbrite.

Meet bestselling author Bal Khabra at your Flagship HPB on Thursday, August 6 at 7 p.m. Bal will join us to discuss and sign her latest book, Embrace, which follows the story of an unexpected spark between a hockey player and the coach’s daughter. Purchase tickets, which include a copy of the book, on Eventbrite.

Meet popular food entrepreneur and content creator Rachel Mansfield @rachLmansfield at your Flagship HPB on Friday, August 7, at 7 p.m. Joined in conversation by bestselling cookbook author Alex Snodgrass, they’ll discuss Rachel’s latest book, More Please!, a cookbook featuring delicious, stress-free meals for busy families with flexible solutions for any dietary need. Book signing to follow. Purchase tickets, which include a copy of the book, on Eventbrite.

Meet author and public speaker Chris Young at your Flagship HPB on Sunday, August 9, at 3 p.m. Chris will discuss and sign his new book, The Wound Is Where the Light Enters: A Memoir of Resilience, the inspiring memoir of a brilliant young man who, sentenced to life in prison, refused to surrender his future. Purchase tickets, which include a copy of the book, on Eventbrite.

Join us at your Flagship HPB on the first Friday of each month from 6:30 to 8 p.m. as we welcome live music from the band Pretty Good Singers.

La Casita Coffee is serving up freshly baked goods and gourmet coffee at your Flagship HPB! Stop by to grab a treat while you browse the bookshelves. Open Sunday through Thursday from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Your Flagship HPB has been named 1st place winner in Advocate’s Lakewood/East Dallas Best of Culture & Entertainment 2024 polls. Now that the readers have spoken, stop by to see what all the fuss is about. Our friendly bibliomaniacs are more than happy to help you find new and used items to fill your shelves.

Half Price Books has been named “Best Used Bookstore” by the editors of D Magazine! Now that the word is out, stop by to see what all the fuss is about. Our friendly bibliomaniacs are more than happy to help you find new and used items to fill your shelves.

June’s Tabletop Game Night is cancelled due to a conflicting event. We apologize for the inconvenience, but join us in July as our regularly scheduled game nights continue.