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Half Full Bookstore

Half Full is a cozy bookstore and creative workspace built for community, inspiration, and good stories.

We’re a warm place to read, work, connect, and see the world a little more half full.

07/09/2026

Good morning! Your local book dealer, dropping on to remind you Half Full Book Club seats are available today! This month’s pick, Honey, by Imani Thompson is hard to put down. What should we read next?! #757

06/28/2026

Closed for Bereavement

As we mourn the loss of a beloved family member, our bookstore will be temporarily closed.

Thank you for your kindness, understanding, and support during this time. We will resume normal business hours Wednesday July 1st.

06/24/2026

📚✨ Storytime with Author Maryse Alexander ✨📚

Join us for a special reading of Kai Learns About Oysters with author Maryse Alexander, an author, mom, and autism advocate. 💙

Bring your little readers for an afternoon of:
📖 Storytime
🎨 Interactive activities
🎁 Free gifts for participants
🌟 A celebration of neurodiversity and inclusion

📅 June 27, 2026
⏰ 12 PM–2 PM

Come enjoy a fun, engaging event for the whole family and meet the author behind the Little Lights: Stories of Neurodiversity series!

06/03/2026

Check out this month’s events at Half Full! We can’t wait to see you.

05/14/2026

We’re dreaming up a joyful Pride Story Time at Half Full Books and we’re looking for the perfect queen to help bring it to life. 🌈📚✨

This will be a family friendly celebration of stories, self expression, community, and Pride for young readers and their grown ups.

Know a fabulous drag performer who would be a great fit? Tag them below, send this their way, or DM us to connect. 💖

05/05/2026

Indie Bookstore Crawl chapter has ended & it was glorious! We hope you all enjoyed as much as we did. Now we’re ready to turn the page. Stop by and join us 🫶🏾📚

04/30/2026

Join us for a powerful afternoon of reflection, healing, and connection ✨

Half Full Bookstore is honored to host author LaQuesha Briscoe for a special book signing of My Mirror My Mother: A Reflection on Grief, Growth, and Grace.

📖 Come meet the author, hear her story, and get your copy signed.

🗓 May 9, 2026⏰ 3 PM📍 Half Full Bookstore

04/27/2026

Day 2 of the HR Indie Bookstore Crawl is here! Stop by Half Full Bookstore, say hi, and keep the crawl going. New Reads, Great Vibes, and one more reason to love your local bookstores!

04/24/2026

What better way to bring in Independent Bookstore day than with a story time! Join us as we celebrate Dear Little Lady: A Garden of Seeds with Mica Lapri Williams! Half Full Bookstore!

04/17/2026

This May, we’re celebrating Mother’s Day the Half Full way 💐📚

Join us for a Melody of Authors and Events all month long featuring powerful stories, inspiring conversations, and meaningful gifts for the moms and mother figures in your life.

✨ Meet amazing authors
✨ Shop thoughtful, gift worthy books
✨ Make memories with your loved ones

From heartfelt reflections on motherhood to joyful adventures for the whole family, there’s something special waiting for you at Half Full Bookstore.

Swipe through to see what’s coming →

Address

507 F Washington Street
Portsmouth, VA
23704

Telephone

+17572144014

Website

http://www.halffullbookstore.com/

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