Amanda and Chef Mark Noguchi, Owners of Hawai‘i’s Pili Group Read “Too Many Mangos”
The Noguchi family reads the local children’s book by Tammy Paikai, and illustrated by Don Robinson, for HONOLULU Family’s latest Virtual Storytime.
Books & Talks
Hawai‘i News Now’s Steve Uyehara Reads “May I Please Have a Cookie?”
The Emmy award-winning anchor reads the children’s book by Jennifer E. Morris for HONOLULU Family’s Virtual Storytime.
Crystal Akana of HI93 and 94.7 KUMU Reads “Limu the Blue Turtle”
The Hawai‘i radio host reads the local children’s book by Kimo Armitage, and illustrated by Scott Kaneshiro, for HONOLULU Family’s Virtual Storytime.
Editorial Director Christi Young Reads “Betty Bunny Loves Easter”
The editorial director of HONOLULU Magazine, Frolic Hawai‘i and HONOLULU Family reads the holiday children’s book for the latest Virtual Storytime.
Editorial Director Christi Young Reads “Grandpa’s Mixed up Lū‘au”
The editorial director of HONOLULU Magazine, Frolic Hawai‘i and HONOLULU Family reads the local children’s book by Tammy Paikai.
102.7 Da Bomb’s Keola Reads “Good Night Hawai‘i”
Keola Lui-Kwan from “The Keola Show with Kimmie Caruba and Phat Joe” on 102.7 Da Bomb reads “Good Night Hawai‘i” by Adam Gamble.
The Snow Sisters From Storybook Entertainment Hawai‘i Read “How to Catch a Mermaid”
The Snow Sisters from Storybook Entertainment Hawai‘i read a mermaid tale from the bestselling “How to Catch” series by Adam Wallace and Andy Elkerton.
Crystal Montrone (Formerly Miss Hawaiʻi Crystal Lee) Reads “Barnyard Dance”
The former Miss Hawai‘i reads the fun rhyming and rhythmic children’s book by Sandra Boynton.
Hawai‘i Designer Jana Lam Reads “Where the Wild Things Are”
The local accessories designer reads “Where the Wild Things Are” by Maurice Sendak for HONOLULU Family’s latest Virtual Storytime.
Hawai‘i News Now’s Stephanie Lum Reads “Kai Gets the Point”
The local evening news anchor reads “Kai Gets the Point” by Gail Omoto for HONOLULU Family’s latest Virtual Storytime.
Hawai‘i News Now’s Mahealani Richardson Reads “Tickle Monster”
The local evening news anchor Mahealani Richardson and her son Sky (and their dog Stash) read “Tickle Monster” by Josie Bissett.
Hawai‘i Book & Music Festival is Changing and Moving to UH Mānoa This Year
Don’t book the Hawai‘i Book & Music Festival just yet—it’s changing months, moving locations and shaking up its lineup.
Da Untold Story of Hawaiian Santa, a Pidgin Story by Lee A. Tonouchi
A never-before published work of fiction from the renowned Pidgin Guerilla.
7 Local Hawai‘i Books to Solve Your Gift-Giving Gap This Holiday
These books can can help your ‘ohana put down those screens this holiday and spark some talk story and discussions that aren't about politics or football.
Good Reads: Books That Inspire Kids to be Helpful and Kind
These fun stories teach keiki lessons in kindness, resourcefulness and how to help others.
A Writer’s World: How to Make it in Hawai‘i
Yes, lucky we live Hawai‘i, the only state with its own regional literature. But, lately, it’s only gotten harder to make a go of it for our diverse, dedicated and ink-stained scribbling class.
Inside HONOLULU: Dear Writers I Interviewed For This Article ...
Don’t hate me. Oh, go ahead. Hate me.
Remembering Rap: A New Book Tells the Story of Hawai‘i Humorist Rap Reiplinger
The book shines a light on the man behind the laughs through untold stories of his success and struggles, as well as news that state officials reopened an investigation into his mysterious death.
Paniolo Pandemonium: The Untold History of Hawai‘i’s Cowboys in “Aloha Rodeo”
Island rodeos give local heroes a chance to rope, wrassle and get bucked into the dirt. A new book and summer events honor the spirit of the three paniolo who took on the world’s best in 1908 and won.
7 Hawai‘i-Based Podcasts Worth Listening to Right Now
Podcasts make it easy to create your own playlist of content on the go. Here are seven local ones gaining listeners.
Book-Lovers All Over America Can’t Get Enough of Hawai‘i’s New Genre Writers
These aren’t your grandmother’s romances, kid sister’s sword-and-buckler fantasies or Michener middlebrows.
The Green Room Keeps Bringing the World’s Best Environment Writers to Honolulu
Here’s Why You Won’t Want to Miss Richard Powers on Feb. 6.
5 Great Local Books to Give This Christmas
Give local tidings and joy while supporting Hawai‘i writers, publishers and bookstores—and your friends’ and family’s reading habit.
