My first introduction to half price books was the Seattle location on broadway. Although no branch can match them this one is a breath of fresh air when it comes to book stores. They sell other things such as dvds and cds but I think their book offerings are the highlight. Good selection of new and used books and at prices that won't break the bank. I have found some hard to find books on Native American culture. I appreciate how the people who work there are very laidback and allow you to browse without being annoying. I have never traded books here so I'm not sure how that works but I'm sure they are fair.