HPB Flagship

Meet bestselling author Brad Thor at your Flagship HPB on Friday, June 19, at 7 p.m. Brad will discuss his latest book, Choke Point, a new summer blockbuster starring Scot Harvath. Following the discussion, guests are invited to stand in line for a photo opportunity with the author. Purchase tickets, which include a pre-signed copy of the book, on Eventbrite. Please Note: This event is a discussion and photo opportunity only; books will be pre-signed and no additional titles or items will be signed at this event.

Meet bestselling authors Ashley Poston and Kayla Olson at your Flagship HPB for a joint event on Saturday, June 20, at 6 p.m. Joined in conversation by author Livy Hart, they’ll discuss their latest books, The Someday Garden and The Great Outdoors. Book signing by both authors to follow. Purchase tickets, which include a copy of your choice of one or both books, on Eventbrite.

Join us at your Flagship HPB on Saturday, June 20, from 11:30 a.m. and again at 1:30 p.m. as we host a special storytime with children’s author Kaylon Williams. Kaylon will sign and read from her book I See Me, a tale that follows main character Kimmie as her boundless imagination takes her on magical journeys where she can be anything she dreams of. 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 Jacob Ryckman at your Flagship HPB on Sunday, June 21, from 1 to 3 p.m. Jacob will promote the latest book in his young adult series Arikala Academy: A Spell of Wisdom, which finds main character Amy Jones questioning her very being when her magic starts to fail. Books will be sold independently by the author while supplies last.

Meet local authors Stephen Patrick and David Rike at your Flagship HPB on Sunday, June 21, from 1 to 3 p.m. Stephen and David will promote the third installment of their The Holocaust Engine series, Unda Sanguis: The Flood, which follows a band of pandemic survivors who are caught between fighting monsters, each other, and a hurricane as an army of infected people pours across Key West. Books will be sold independently by the authors while supplies last.

Meet bestselling author CJ Leede at your Flagship HPB on Sunday, June 21, at 3 p.m. Joined in conversation by author Shaun Hamill, they’ll discuss CJ’s latest book, Headlights, a pulse-pounding hunt across the frozen wilderness of Colorado. Book signing to follow. Purchase tickets, which include a copy of the book, on Eventbrite.

Meet bestselling author Alicia Thompson at your Flagship HPB on Thursday, June 25, at 7 p.m. Joined in conversation by author Alexa Martin, they’ll discuss Alicia’s latest book, In Every Possible Way, a whimsical, whirlwind romance. Book signing to follow. Purchase tickets, which include a copy of the book, on Eventbrite.

Meet bestselling authors Meagan Brandy and Amo Jones at your Flagship HPB on Saturday, June 27, at 6 p.m. Megan and Amo will discuss their new dark fantasy romance duology, Mate of a Royal, which follows Legend Deveraux, the young King of Dark Magic, and his tumultuous relationship with Haide, a fated mate from a forbidden island. Book signing to follow. Purchase tickets, which include a copy of the book, on Eventbrite.

Join us at your Flagship HPB on Saturday, June 27, from 11:30 a.m. and again at 1:30 p.m. as we host a special storytime with children’s author Mrs. Tani. Mrs. Tani will sign and read from her book Fruits Tell Their Tales, an engaging story where each fruit character shares its own unique tale; perfect for sparking curiosity and promoting healthy eating habits. Activity kits will be provided for children to take home and books will be sold independently by the author while supplies last.

Join us at your Flagship HPB on Saturday, June 27 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 David E. Huntley at your Flagship HPB on Sunday, June 28, from 1 to 3 p.m. David will promote his historical post World War II spy thriller, Death Watch Beetle, which follows an executive of a British engineering company as he follows a dangerous trail through one international sequence after another. Books will be sold independently by the author while supplies last.

Meet author Dana Swift at your Flagship HPB on Thursday, July 2, at 7 p.m. Dana will discuss her latest book, Dealing with Dragons, a delightful young adult romantasy all about cross-class romance, finding family, and creating a better world for creatures big and small. Book signing to follow. Purchase tickets, which include a copy of the book, on Eventbrite.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.