Half Price Books

In 1972, we opened our 1st store in a converted laundromat in Dallas, Texas. Co-founders Ken Gjemre and Pat Anderson stocked the store with more than 2, 000 books from their individual libraries. Half Price Books was created with the idea of providing a great product at a great price. And it worked! Today, Half Price Books is America's favorite used and new bookstore chain. Our simple philosophy continues under the leadership of Sharon Anderson Wright, daughter of Pat Anderson.