Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Oct. 22–28, 2026
Walk with costumed pups in support of the Hawaiian Humane Society, hear Hawaiian stories, see a nostalgic play and more.
Books & Talks
Behind the Book with What Whispers Back Contributors
True local spine-tinglers are back in print alongside new works of eerie Hawai‘i fiction in this double-sided anthology.
2026 HONOLULU Book Awards
This year’s five honorees bumped an already high bar set by our 2023 and 2024 winners.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Oct. 1–7, 2026
Celebrate Filipino American History Month, pau hana at architecture firms, play at a kid-centric festival, listen to poetry and more.
Books to Celebrate Latine and Hispanic Heritage Month in Hawai‘i
From poetry to picture books, read through these titles to celebrate our local Latine and Hispanic cultures!
5 Hawai‘i and Oceania Books to Take You on an Odyssey
Want more of The Odyssey this summer? Check out these Hawai‘i and Oceania titles that will whisk you away on epic journeys.
2024 HONOLULU Book Awards
In selecting our 2024 winners in seven categories, we considered heart, breadth of audience, readability and connection.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: June 25-July 1, 2026
Celebrate World Ocean Month, see somber movies, train with fitness experts, attend an outdoor concert and more.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: June 4–10, 2026
Celebrate World Oceans Day, join a reading challenge, jam at a zoo concert, see an alfresco flick and more.
Pride Month Reading Recs from Small Kine Book Club
Novel, oral history, memoir, poetry—explore diverse genres, perspectives and experiences told by queer voices this Pride Month.
Celebrate AANHPI Month with These Can’t-Miss New (and Forthcoming!) Titles
Our favorite new works by Native Hawaiian, Pasifika and Asian American authors for readers of all ages.
Sketches of Kaimukī: An Illustrated Ode to Life in Old Kaimukī
Hitoshi Hida’s architectural illustrations pay tribute to iconic spots in his favorite neighborhood.
Poetry Recs from the New Poet Laureate of Hawai‘i, Lee A. Tonouchi
“Da Pidgin Guerrilla” Lee A. Tonouchi shares the poems and books that have inspired him.
Talk Story with Hawaiʻi Poet Laureate Lee A. Tonouchi
We caught up with the writer, teacher and Pidgin advocate after his appointment.
Explore the Origins of Hawai‘i’s Underground Music Scene in Local Unrest
Journalist Shawn “Speedy” Lopes uncovers the history of punk, indie and alternative music in the Islands.
Behind the Book with Kelsie Dayna, Illustrator of From Aloha to Zippy’s
Get a sneak peek at the alphabet book newly updated with illustrations of local life by Kelsie Dayna.
Meet Pepper, the Robot at the ‘Āina Haina Public Library
The introduction of Pepper is just the tip of the iceberg for new technologies bringing our state libraries into the future.
Removed by Force Shines a Light on the Unjust Treatment of Japanese Americans in Hawai‘i During WWII
William M. Kaneko and Sara N. Lin recount the untold experiences of the 1,500 Japanese Americans evicted in Hawai‘i after the bombing of Pearl Harbor.
Booksellers Show Love for Mahina ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i
What to read this Mahina ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i for adults and keiki to learn about and celebrate the Hawaiian language.
Good Meal Hunting With Kimi’s Kitchen: An Ocean Woman’s Guide to Wild Home Cooking
In her new cookbook, spearfisher Kimi Werner whips up delectable meals from wild-caught ingredients.
A Conversation with Lauren Trangmar, Author of An Illustrated Map Book of Hawai‘i
We spoke to the artist about the process of illustrating this compendium of Hawai‘i maps, flora and fauna.
Da Shop’s Ultimate Bookish Gift List
Check out the nine titles Da Shop booksellers are gifting this holiday season.
A Transgender Reading List to Add to Your TBR
In honor of Transgender Awareness Week this month, check out these informative and inspiring books written by transgender authors.
This Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Read Books by Indigenous Writers
To honor Indigenous Peoples’ Day, here are five titles by Native authors that explore the resilience and legacies of their people.
