I simply did not believe these places existed any more!! I was SO happy that this one did. We had…read moretime on our hands and didn't know what to do. So saw this on the map and BEELINED to it. Had a Starbucks coffee that was spot on. Spent a lot of time finding a book and game to play that evening and generally jumped into the way back machine to when it was fun to browse a book store. The only difference was the expansion of games, toys and other "stuff" non-book related. But instead of diminishing the books it actually complemented them very well. I profoundly hope this model sticks around just a little longer.

Love this Barnes & Noble. Always clean, good selections of books and genres. Membership is $39.99…read moreper year so it's worth it if you are an avid reader. The cafe is always quiet and nice spacious area and seguir by the staff is always nice and helpful.

I was super eager to see this book store. Unfortunately this location slosed down. But they are…read moremoving to a better spot. I am happy for them to continue.

Blacklit is the cutest bookstore I've patronized to date and I couldn't be happier that it is black…read moreowned. Black literature is important and I'm so glad this store is able to showcase just that. The owner is super sweet and very helpful. The prices are reasonable and your purchase comes with a dope bookmark! They have a wide selection of books so there is certainly something for all! Reading more is a personal goal of mine, so I'm going to make it a point to stop in regularly to re-up.

One of the Dallas area's premier source for mechanical pencils. Kinokuniya is a bookstore with a…read morewide array of stationary supplies, pens and Japanese mechanical pencils. They have friendly knowledgeable staff that are more than willing to go with that extra step to find what you were looking for or help you choose if you do not know what you're looking for. Please note: they do not accept cash.

Kinokuniya is a great, authentic spot for those who love all things Japanese. From manga, anime,…read moreanime goodies, anime soundtracks, art books, CDs, novels, gundams, language books, and even cute stationary. If you like to collect manga and want to see a huge variety of selections, this is the place. I really like that they also have a selection of manga in Japanese! The art book aisle is awesome. It's hard to find art books in other bookstores, and even places like Barnes and Noble won't have a selection as varied as Kinokuniya. Despite the endless aisles of manga, I've surprisingly noticed that they're missing a few decently known manga. Unless I keep missing it, I've never seen The Case Study of Vanitas in their aisle, but they have the author's other work, Pandora Hearts, in there, for example. I would also say Kinokuniya is limited with their selection of anime goodies. I like that they're all very much authentic and different from your typical anime store selling pop figures and easy to find Bandai/Banpresto stuff, but their blind box selections are also becoming easy to find in other places because it's all the mainstream shows. Overall, if you're looking to expand your collection, this is the place to go.

If you are looking for Korean literature, this is the place! Whether you read Korean fluently or…read moreare learning the language, you could definitely find something here. Even though my Korean skills are not very advanced, I enjoyed looking around at the selection.

If you crave to have Korean literature, you could fulfill your hunger at Book Nara(well, you also…read morecould satisfy your needs for Korean style Chinese food as well; it's right next door) You could ask the store any books you wish to have; they will make it happen! I enrolled the membership and collected three new books ;I have new place to hang out whenever I come to DFW

I have been shopping at Half Price Books for most of my book-buying life. I remember shopping here…read moreall through high school, and I've continued to shop here when I return to Dallas (my hometown) for visits. To sum up my review, Half Price Books ruined me for all other used bookstores. Since leaving Dallas, I've lived in 6 other cities. While some had some pretty decent used bookstores (others not so much), none even come close to HPB. It was one of the many things I took for granted growing up in Texas/Dallas. I thought all cities had stores as large and well-stocked as HPB until I left. Most cities (even large ones) just don't. I've been shopping at HPB since the early 2000s (maybe the 1990s, too), but it's been open since 1972, and this Northwest Highway location is the original - its flagship store. It's huge. In a world with fewer and fewer bookstores (thanks, Amazon), bookstores have also gotten tinier and tinier (some are about the size of postage stamps now, but I'm still happy to visit and support them!). Not HPB. This location is 54,000 square feet. 54,000 square feet!!! There's a coffeeshop (La Casita Coffee at HPB), a large community space (where they host signings and author events, live music, and a monthly game night), and tons of places to sit, read, study, etc. (I should point out that not all Half Price Books locations are THIS large. Most - and I've shopped at a lot of other locations across Texas - are still pretty large stores, but this flagship location is massive. Founded in Dallas, many - 37 - of their 100+ stores are in Texas.) The store is also incredibly well stocked, housing more than half million books and then tons of movies, vinyl, CDs, games, and other items. When I say well-stocked, they have more books than this bibliophile can even process, including tons of mass market paperbacks, rare books, art/photograph books, and more. If you're looking for a classic, they'll have 40 copies (I was looking for an anthology of plays by Eugene O'Neill with a certain play included when I visited this past Saturday, had had about 10 options - and that's for a play not included in the larger anthologies). If you're looking for something rarer, they still might have it. But it's also a great place to browse - to come not knowing what you want. On my most recent visit this past weekend, I left with 3 or 4 books - two I wasn't really looking for and 1 I was. I also grabbed a coffee with my family in the cafe. If you have books you need to sell, this is the place. There's an area in the back where they'll take your books and then you can shop while they review. Then they'll call you up over the speaker in the bookstore when they have an offer for you. Don't expect a lot of money per book, but it's a great way to pass along a book you're done with to get something new to read. I can't say enough about this location of Half Price Books. I've loved it for more than half my life, and it's still the used bookstore I measure all others against. If you love a bookstore, you simply have to shop at this flagship store.

This flagship location was so spacious! It has all the books I was looking for and so much more…read morethan the regular HPB locations. They also had a lot of new books for cheaper prices as well. My only complaint is that the books are more worn down than the other locations I've been to, so I couldn't buy too much. Will definitely be back :)

Who doesn't love a book store at bargain prices! There are many Harold price book stores in Dallas,…read moreand I happened to go to my nearest one to my house. I went for a simple date book, and yes they had them in stock. Lovely ones might I add. But you cannot go into these stores and buy just one thing. I found more than I needed, but when buying books I'm never upset with myself. The young man cashiering was delightful. Great personality and welcoming. Even though there was a line, he didn't rush my purchasing process and made me feel seen in the store. Hats off to this half price book store!

Half Price Books is a favorite of mine and has been for years. Amazing value and even more amazing…read moreselection make this place irresistible for me. I have also always been impressed with the service in their stores. They hire true book lovers and those people are great stewards of the books they represent. I like to periodically checked their rare books section. It is fun and sometimes tempting to look through them. This particular store is a lot smaller than most of their other stores, but it has all of the quality and charm of all their others.

Wow -- I absolutely loved visiting this bookstore! I'm from out of town and honestly, I wish we had…read morea Half Price Books where I live. As a huge book collector, this place felt like a treasure trove. There was truly something for everyone, and the prices were fantastic. One of my favorite finds was a beautiful collection of Mark Twain stories -- such a gem. I also picked up a few books for my daughter, and we had the best time browsing together. The kids section was so sweet and welcoming. She was getting into everything (as toddlers do!), but everyone was so kind and understanding. The rest of the store has a bit more of a library feel -- lots of readers quietly flipping through pages, sitting on benches and tucked-away desks -- which I think is wonderful. I was mindful of the more relaxed, peaceful atmosphere outside the kids area, but it was really heartwarming to be in a space where people clearly love books and value time spent with them. You can tell this place is run by people who genuinely care about reading and community. I just want to see this business thrive. We'll definitely try to stop by again before heading home. I absolutely loved it here.

Fellow K-Pop collectors please read! I brought in the albums…read morepictured - six had everything and the rest had everything except the photocard - and was offered $6. I asked about the albums they sell, which often don't have photocards, and they said those were "mistake offers" or donations. I wasn't going to post a review, but after getting home and opening one of the albums I noticed they damaged the photocard. It was wedged as far into the crease of the page as possible, causing the top left corner to be bent, so I actually lost money since a damaged card lowers the value of it and the album! So, PSA to anyone looking to sell K-Pop albums: they must have photocards or they won't take them! Also, please check how they place photocards and other inclusions in your albums before you leave in case they damage something! Finally, please dm me on Instagram @gp1117.trades if you'd like to buy any albums. Photocards are included in Frequency (damaged), No Labels, Play Hard, Face The Sun (Mingyu and Vernon) and Oddinary. They're around $2-$10 plus shipping, and I also have photocards for sale and trade :)

I visited here with a friend and honestly didn't know what to expect at first. I thought the name…read moremight just be a cute gimmick for a bookstore, but the selection completely surprised me. There was a huge variety of books and an impressive selection of games as well. The overall atmosphere was what really stood out. It wasn't overly "designed" or fancy, but it had such a warm, welcoming vibe. Everyone seemed relaxed and happy--almost like stepping into a little utopian pocket of calm. Even the staff were incredibly friendly. The cashier chatted with us about different sections and recommended a book because we looked like we were enjoying ourselves. It felt playful, social, and genuinely fun. The store was very well organized too. Nothing seemed out of place, which made browsing easy. There were maybe 15-20 customers while we were there, but because the space is large it didn't feel crowded at all. At the same time, it was nice that there were other people around--sometimes being the only customer in a store can feel awkward. The pricing on games was another pleasant surprise. Some were as low as $6-$7, and a few were even sealed, which you almost never see at that price. I'm not sure exactly how their inventory system works, but the deals were great. Location-wise it's super convenient--right off the highway with plenty of parking. Overall, it was a top-tier experience and a genuinely fun outing. If you're visiting Dallas, especially with kids, this would be a great stop. It looks like a chain, so I'm curious if other locations have the same vibe, but based on this visit I would absolutely recommend it and would definitely go back.

I will never hate on half price books so that's why I'm not giving them any less than 5 stars…read more BUT...BUT! My issue is with their buying your books concept. I showed up here with a huge duffel back filled with brand new books- I've been cleaning out my closet and decided why not get some money for these anyway-- I read on my iPad now (I know, I'm sorry.) The guy at the desk was super nice and helpful-- explained the process of how it works: -They scan each book in their system and the computer basically tells them how much each book is valued. I didn't wait that long until they called my name and I'm thinking "ok, I'm at least gonna get like 90$ for these..." NOPE! The huge duffel bag filled with books was worth to them... Ready for it? $12.87!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Insane. I'm sorry but that is such a scam. I will always love half price books, I spent a lot of time in the one off Northwest Highway as a kid and got all my books from there. But this was just extremely sad. I know for a fact if I said ok, that's fine, they would turn around and sell EACH BOOK for AT LEAST $9.99. Don't waste your time lugging a heavy bag filled with books. Just keep them or sell online. So sorry.

I'm very happy to have a bookstore near me! I came in looking for a gift but didn't end up making a…read morepurchase this trip. Lots of books and media, including vinyl all arranged by topic. I'll come back another time to spend more time browsing.

I love this place. I go here all the time and everyone is so friendly and helpful. Also this…read morelocation has a robust graphic novel selection compared to others in the area.