HPB Flagship

Join us at your Flagship HPB Monday, November 16, at 7 p.m. for a fun up-cycled craft project made from items you can find right here in the store. This month’s project? A book jacket Christmas tree! Attendees are welcomed to bring their own items, but all supplies will be provided. Tickets are limited. Purchase them on Eventbrite. See you there!

Meet Boy Meets World stars Danielle Fishel, Rider Strong, and Will Friedle at your Flagship HPB on Wednesday, November 18, at 6:30 p.m. They will discuss their new book, Book Meets World, a nostalgic behind-the-scenes history of the much-loved ‘90s sitcom, featuring untold stories and never-before-seen photos. Purchase tickets, which include a copy of the book, on Eventbrite.

Meet bestselling author Bruce Borgos at your Flagship HPB on Thursday, November 19, at 7 p.m. Joined by bestselling author Harry Hunsicker, they’ll discuss Bruce’s latest book, The Riddle Maker, the fourth book in his Porter Beck Mystery series which finds the Nevada sheriff on a chase to unravel riddles that will help him uncover and stop a long-time serial killer. Purchase tickets, which include a copy of the book, on Eventbrite.

Join us at your Flagship HPB on Saturday, November 21, 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 author Stephan Pastis at your Flagship HPB on Sunday, November 22, at 5 p.m. Stephan will join us to discuss and sign his latest book, Pearls Jubilee: The Best, Worst, and Most Angrifying Pearls Before Swine Comic Strips, which features Stephan’s hand-picked top-10 lists to crossover comics by other cartoonists, essays, fan mail, and more. Purchase tickets, which include a copy of the book, on Eventbrite.

Join us at your Flagship HPB on Saturday, November 28, from 11:30 a.m. and again at 1:30 p.m. as we host a special storytime with children’s author Angela Chatman-Pressley. Angela Chatman-Pressley will sign and read from her book Remi Builds A Robot: A Story About Believing In Yourself, a story about a young boy who discovers that success doesn’t always happen on the first try. Activity kits will be provided for children to take home and books will be sold independently by the author while supplies last.

Meet bestselling author Lauren Blakely at your Flagship HPB on Thursday, December 3, at 7 p.m. Moderated by @that_blonde_bookworm and joined by authors Alexa Martin and Lyra Parish, they’ll discuss Lauren’s latest book, Mistletoe All the Way, a small-town spicy holiday romance about a guarded cowboy veterinarian and a Christmas-loving optimist who team up for a town holiday competition. Purchase tickets, which include a copy of the book, on Eventbrite.

Meet author Jenessa Wait at your Flagship HPB on Friday, December 4, at 7 p.m. Jenessa will join us to discuss and sign her latest book, Moving with God, a bold yet compassionate call for anyone who feels stuck or sidelined from God’s promises. Purchase tickets, which include a copy of the book, on Eventbrite.

Meet bestselling author Sarah Hepola at your Flagship HPB on Tuesday, December 8, at 7 p.m. Sarah will discuss and sign her latest novel, The Only Thing There Is to Want, an electrifying examination of the blurry line between affection and obsession that reveals the restless wanting that hums in us all. Purchase tickets, which include a copy of the book, on Eventbrite.

Make the holiday season special for a child by donating new, unwrapped toys at your Flagship HPB now through December 8. All toys collected will benefit HPB’s longtime community partner Vogel Alcove in support of their mission to help young children and their families overcome the lasting traumatic effects of homelessness.

Santa Claus is coming to town! Look for Jolly Ol' Saint Nick at your Flagship HPB this holiday season. Bring the whole family furry family members, too! for a memorable snapshot with Santa. Donations are welcome and will benefit the North Texas Food Bank.

Santa’s appearance schedule:
Friday, Nov 27 • 4-8 p.m.
Saturday, Nov 28 • 1-5 p.m.
Sunday, Nov 29 • 1-5 p.m.
Friday, Dec 4 • 4-8 p.m.
Saturday, Dec 5 • 1-5 p.m.
Sunday, Dec 6 • 1-5 p.m.
Friday, Dec 11 • 4-8 p.m.
Sunday, Dec 13 • 1-5 p.m.
Friday, Dec 18 • 4-8 p.m.
Saturday, Dec 19 • 4-8 p.m.
Sunday, Dec 20 • 1-5 p.m.
Monday, Dec 21 • 4-8 p.m.
Tuesday, Dec 22 • 4-8 p.m.
Wednesday, Dec 23 • 4-8 p.m.
Thursday, Dec 24 • 1-5 p.m.

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.

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Let the (board) games begin! Join in on the fun during Tabletop Game Night at your Flagship HPB every second Saturday of the month from 4 - 8:30 p.m. Bring your favorite board games from home or choose one from our Board Game Library. DFW Nerd Night will also join us to recommend, teach, play and talk all things board game and introduce participants to local charities they support. See you there!

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.

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.

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.

View the artistic talents of our bibliomaniacs during the HPB Employee Art Show! Our employees’ creativity goes far beyond the bookstore. Come and see their artwork in the Community Room of your Flagship HPB in Dallas from Friday, November 13 through Sunday, January 10. Some art pieces are available for purchase. Contact [email protected] for details.