Half Priced Books
Half Priced Books is a Books concept with 115 stores in 115 shopping centers across 19 states. As of October 11, 2026 they opened 1 and closed 3 locations in the last 12 months, a net change of −2. Typical site: 7,500–12,000 SF. Across their fleet, locations have a median 10-minute drive-time population of 74,065 with a median household income of $89,228 and a median age of 37, according to Brandmarch. Similar brands: Barnes & Noble, Indigo Books & Music, and Follett.
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In 115 properties
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Coming soon
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New in the last 3 months
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Recent activity
Dates shown here are when each event was detected. Actual event may have occurred up to 30 days earlier. Next digest sends Sunday.
Saint Louis, MO · Coming soon Q3 2026 · Detected Aug 24
Austin, TX · Opened Q3 2026 · Detected Aug 24
Austin, TX · Closed Q2 2026 · Detected May 28
About Half Priced Books
Half Price Books: The Nation’s Largest Family-Owned Bookstore & Community Anchor Half Price Books is a premier anchor tenant and the largest family-owned new and used bookstore chain in the United States, operating over 120 locations across 19 states. Renowned for its commitment to literacy and sustainability, the brand serves as a high-traffic community hub, attracting a diverse demographic of educated, value-conscious shoppers. With a flexible site selection strategy that revitalizes second-generation spaces, Half Price Books seeks National Expansion opportunities in high-density markets. Their unique business model, which involves buying inventory directly from the public, generates consistent daily foot traffic, making them an ideal partner for landlords seeking a stable, destination-driven tenant.
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