Half Price Books has whole lot of deals

In an age of digital media, Half Price Books is a place where you can still put a book in your hand.

With a degree in English Literature, but no desire to teach, Judy Huston got involved with Half Price Books in 1989.

She has owned the Pearland franchise since 2007. "What makes our business different," she said, "is that we have a great selection of both current and older books — and everything is always half-price or less. We've seen some effects from digital readers, but there are still many people who like to have their book in their hands."

ADDRESS: The Crossing, 2556 Smith Ranch Road, Pearland
HOURS: 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday
PHONE: 713-340-0094
WEBSITE: www.hpb.com/095
OWNER: Judy Huston
WHAT YOU'LL FIND: Half Price Books has walls of books from every genre imaginable, including children's, cookbooks, arts/crafts, novels, biographies and history. Additionally, there is a large collection of textbooks on every subject and vintage records, movies and CDs. The store also buys books from the public in exchange for cash or store credit.
WHAT THEY'RE SAYING: "I love what I do, and I want to keep expanding. My goal is to do all that I can to keep reading alive for the generations to come." -Judy Huston, owner/manager