Hawaiian History Reads for September
Celebrate Hawaiian History Month with these books that preserve and perpetuate the voices and stories of Hawai‘i.
Books & Talks
Your Guide to the Perfect Labor Day Weekend in Honolulu: Aug. 28–Sept. 3, 2025
Cheer on the Rainbow Wāhine volleyball team, play at the ‘Ewa Carnival, attend a swimwear fashion show, see a new deep sea exhibit and more.
A Conversation with Mariah Rigg, Author of Extinction Capital of the World
Named a most anticipated book by Debutiful, Oprah Daily and Vulture, Extinction Capital of the World is Rigg’s debut collection of short stories.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: July 31–Aug. 6, 2025
Get a new tattoo, learn about local history with wine in hand, watch Joe Moore and Pat Sajak on stage, hike in the moonlight and more.
Afterthoughts: The Sound of Silence
After the promising debut of her first story collection, author Megan Kamalei Kakimoto has been excavating the heart of her second book.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: July 10–16, 2025
Find a page-turner, see a surf flick, meet farm animals, be among the first to hear Henry Kapono’s new EP and more.
Splash Into Summer With Summer Reads for Young Readers
Keep your keiki entertained this summer with these books for elementary to young adult readers.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: June 5–11, 2025
Shop at Kailua’s boutiques, dance under the stars in downtown, admire modern Hawaiian art, sign up for a reading challenge and more.
Da Shop’s New Guide to Books for Fathers
Looking for Father’s Day gifts? Here’s what our local Kaimukī bookstore recommends dads should read.
Your Guide to the Perfect Memorial Day Weekend in Honolulu: May 22–28, 2025
Honor fallen service members, see the live-action Lilo & Stitch, frolic in the sunflower fields, discover aquatic dinosaurs and more.
2024 HONOLULU Book Awards
In selecting our 2024 winners in seven categories, we considered heart, breadth of audience, readability and connection.
What to Read (and Write) This Mental Health Awareness Month
There is no perfect way to practice and prioritize mental health, so we offer these books as resources in your journey.
Champion Conservation with These Essential Titles
Celebrate Earth Month, Native Hawaiian Plant Month and the Year of Our Community Forests with books about native plants and conservation.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: March 27–April 2, 2025
Celebrate Prince Kūhiō’s birthday, watch films about Lāhainā, sample ‘ono food, attend an author talk and more.
5 Wayfinding Reads to Celebrate 50 Years of Hōkūle‘a
In honor of the voyaging canoe turning 50 this month, learn more about the traditions of wayfinding with these books.
A Conversation with Kamalani Hurley, Author of Kaho‘olawe: The True Story of an Island and Her People
Hurley’s upcoming book has been named a Junior Library Guild Gold Standard and earned a starred review from the School Library Journal.
Breaking Tradition
Hawai‘i author Virginia Loo channels her great-grandmother as she reflects on her journey on becoming a single mother.
Learn to Love Yourself in Artist Kris Goto’s Book Beeeeeee Yourself
The alphabet book for adults features 26 whimsical illustrations.
Books to Recenter Your Mind in the New Year
Take your New Year’s resolutions to the next level with these recommended titles for self-care and reflection.
Da Shop’s Greatest Hits: Volume 2
The staff at Da Shop: Books + Curiosities round up their most memorable reads of 2024 in two parts. This is part two.
Da Shop’s Greatest Hits: Volume 1
The staff at Da Shop: Books + Curiosities round up their most memorable reads of 2024 in two parts. This is part one.
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.”
6 Hawai‘i Ghost Books That’ll Give You Serious Chicken Skin
If you’re feeling brave, read these local ghost stories.
