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.
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Honolulu Pride: LGBTQIA+ Events in June 2023
Attend HiSAM’s queer arts festival, join the Walk for Life and celebrate Mark Kanemura’s new picture book “I Am a Rainbow.”
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: June 1–7, 2023
Attend a keiki-friendly aviation expo, celebrate World Oceans Day, explore Honolulu Night Market and watch beloved Studio Ghibli films.
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.
The Liljestrand House: Honolulu's Mid-Century Architectural Gem
Attend a design presentation on Friday, May 19, featuring Ken Yeang, a Malaysia-based architect and ecologist, at this elegant property atop Tantalus Drive.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: April 27–May 3, 2023
Try inventive SPAM dishes, enjoy live music by local artists, attend a museum garden party, view handmade quilts, and celebrate Lei Day.
What You Need to Check Out at Hawai‘i State Libraries
Celebrate National Library Week, support Hawai‘i state libraries, and learn about their unique offerings beyond books.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: April 13–19, 2023
Enjoy Art at the Capitol and The Vibe at HiSAM, celebrate National Pet Day at Ward Village and show your aloha for the Hōkūleʻa and its crew members.
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.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: March 23–29, 2023
Climb aboard a fire truck, celebrate Prince Kūhiō Day with a parade and see Jordan Davis perform live.
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.
From Dark Horses to Debuts: The Fall Book Season is Dazzling
Our friends at da Shop: Books + Curiosities share their top 6 picks for what local Hawai‘i readers will love this fall.
The Making of Essential Hawai‘i Books: The Next 134
Our hope with running a list like this is to cast a much-deserved spotlight on Hawai‘i’s best stories and authors.
Essential Hawai‘i Books You Should Read: The Next 134
Our first list—50 Essential Hawai‘i Books You Should Read in Your Lifetime—was one of our most popular stories ever, but it didn’t do justice to our flourishing regional literary scene. So here we go again: More of da kine, only bigger, broader, deeper.
Explore the History of Hawai‘i’s Sculptures in Cheryl Soon’s New Book
The author of Reflections in Stone and Bronze will be at da Shop in Kaimukī on Saturday, Aug. 6, for a talk and book signing.
Why You Should Read Breakthrough Author Joseph Han’s Novel, “Nuclear Family”
This new book delights with Korean kitchen adventures and dead-on observations of Island stresses. But food only goes so far in easing the pain of separation and the pining for reconciliation.
Q&A: Hawai‘i Photographer Richie Biluan and “The Carbon Almanac”
The Moloka‘i-based photographer talks about her involvement in a new book project ahead of its debut—and what we can do to help with climate change.
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