What to Read This December: 5 Hawai‘i Book Picks Recommended by Local Experts
We reached out to our friends at Da Shop: Books + Curiosities to ask their community of writers and readers for their picks.
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Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend: November 4–11, 2020
Make like a (free) tree, let your photo cheer on the Warriors at Aloha Stadium, watch a hula festival and get tickets to Hawai‘i’s biggest film festival.
What to Read This November: 5 Hawai‘i Book Picks Recommended by Local Experts
We reached out to our friends at Da Shop: Books + Curiosities to ask their community of writers and readers for their picks.
You Should Read These Books by Hawai‘i Authors Right Now
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What to Read This Month: 5 Hawai‘i Book Picks Recommended by Local Experts
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Honolulu Designer Lan Chung Reads “An Awesome Book of Thanks”
The mom, designer and co-owner of Fighting Eel reads the fun book by Dallas Clayton.
Jasper Wong Reads “The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend”
The Honolulu artist and founder of Pow! Wow! Worldwide and his daughter read the Caldecott Award-winning children’s book.
Honolulu Author and Illustrator Lois Kim Reads “My Best Friend”
The mom, author and illustrator reads a book inspired by her own daughter, for HONOLULU Family's Virtual Storytime.
Shark Strong: Join Da Shop’s Virtual Q&A with 2020’s Breakout Novelist Kawai Strong Washburn
With raves from “The New York Times,” “Vanity Fair” and, ahem, HONOLULU, Washburn’s “Sharks in the Time of Saviors” has become an international publishing phenomenon.
Honolulu Keiki Grace Monaco Reads “Oli Would Grow: And So Can You!”
The 9th grader at ‘Iolani School reads a local children’s book that she co-authored, for HONOLULU Family’s Virtual Storytime.
3 New Books By Hawai‘i Writers That You Should Read Right Now
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Things to Do at Home: The Best Books to Read, Concerts to Stream and Things to Do to Stay Entertained Inside This Weekend
Join a film club, tackle our must-read list, play trivia or watch your favorite artists perform from their living rooms.
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.
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.
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