Every empire needs a core. For a nearly ubiquitous national franchise like Half Price Books, that core can be found in the form of an enormous book warehouse in Dallas, Texas. Situated across the street from the former laundromat where Half Price Books got its start, the vast flagship location—five-times larger than their average store—holds over half a million books, multiple reading rooms, and even a built-in café. Though its business model is centered around providing bargain prices on used books, some exceptional books have landed at this literary warehouse…
