Half Price Books opened its first store in 1972 in Dallas, Texas and the company quickly grew and now has numerous stores in 16 states. The store buys and sells most anything printed or recorded. Customers will find a unique mix of records, books, magazines, movies and games in its stores.
The Half Price Books location in Crossroad Shopping Center in Highland Park is quite large and has an impressive collection. It offers a 10 percent discount card to all librarians and teachers. For over thirty years Half Price Books has been working with local groups who work with the illiterate.