Learn to Love Yourself in Artist Kris Goto’s Book Beeeeeee Yourself
The alphabet book for adults features 26 whimsical illustrations.
Books
Honolulu Noir Exposes the Dark Side of the City
A new collection of short stories shares tales of crime, murder and mayhem.
Explore Gorgeous Hawai‘i Homes in Peter Vincent Architects’ New Book
Design inspiration abounds in “Island Homes: Casual Elegance in Design.”
New Book Dedicated to Screen Blocks in Hawai‘i
Architecture geeks take note: Docomomo Hawai‘i celebrates the screen block with a breezy new book.
HONOLULU Book Awards
We’ve showcased Hawai‘i writers for 136 years, but after a boom year in local literature, we’re inspired to recognize their achievements more formally.
Carissa Moore Shares Her Inspiring Story in a New Book
Carissa Moore’s newly released book is a love letter to the Islands told through the lens of surfing.
Due North: Brown W. Cannon III Captures North Shore Surf Culture
A new book by an acclaimed photographer features stunning portraits of surfers and those who gravitate to O‘ahu’s North Shore.
Literary Lineup of New Local Books Exploring Hawai‘i Culture
Three new books celebrate eclectic aspects of local culture, from women’s surfing to Okinawan heritage to Hawaiian wisdom.
6 Reasons Why I Loved Chiburu, Lee A. Tonouchi’s New Book About the Hawai‘i-Okinawan Experience
Joyful, hilarious, thoughtful and heartbreaking all at once, the multi-genre collection is a love letter to Okinawan culture.
5 LGBTQIA+ Books to Celebrate Pride Month
With June being National Pride Month, here are our novel and poetry picks from LGBTQIA+ authors about gender-diverse experiences.
Megan Kamalei Kakimoto’s Debut Book Has the Literary World Buzzing
Her story collection, written outside of working hours at a demanding downtown job, is drawing raves—and feels like a reset for Hawai‘i literature.
Asian American Pacific Islander Month: 5 Books to Broaden Your Horizons
Explore these titles from AAPI writers and editors and meet the author of Midnight in Broad Daylight at da Shop on Saturday, May 13.
5 Springtime Reads to Honor Nature and Poetry
Celebrate Earth Day, National Poetry Month and Native Hawaiian Plant Month this April with these handpicked titles from the team at da Shop in Kaimukī.
Fashion Designer and Lei-Maker Meleana Estes Launches A New Book
Exploring the craftsmanship and community of lei culture,"Lei Aloha: Celebrating the Vibrant Flowers and Lei of Hawai‘i" comes out on April 25.
5 Notable Women Writers and Changemakers
March is Women‘s History Month. We rounded up some intriguing books by and about women from Hawai‘i.
Meet Skull-Face, Honolulu’s Newest Indie Bookstore
We explored the shop’s deep, dark, nerdy and weird books and music. And now, we’re obsessed.
All Things Filipinx: 5 Great Reads for February
Explore and celebrate Hawai‘i’s vibrant Filipinx community with these five titles.
Brandy Nālani McDougall Debuts as the New Hawai‘i State Poet Laureate at Hawai’i State Art Museum
Get inspired by this award-winning poet through readings and workshops at HiSAM
5 Must-Read Local Books to Dive Into
Kick off the new year with these recommendations from our friends at da Shop: Books + Curiosities.
Holiday Gift Guide 2022: 5 Picks from da Shop
Our friends at da Shop: Books + Curiosities present a selection of gift ideas beyond just books from their Kaimukī storefront.
7 Questions with Writer Lee Cataluna
The playwright and author will present a talk and sign copies of her new publication, Flowers of Hawai‘i and Other Plays, on Saturday, Nov. 12.
5 New Books By Hawai‘i Authors
The stories, poems and plays reflect experiences deeply rooted in our Island home.
