This New Book Showcases the Gross Side of Hawai‘i
A recently released book, Hawai‘i’s Strangest Ickiest Wildest Book Ever! promises a collection of trivia “so disgusting, you won’t even notice you’re learning.”
Books
Under-the-Radar Writer: Wing Tek Lum
Lauded in national literary circles, Wing Tek Lum may be better known at home as an engineer and real estate broker than an award-winning poet. His latest book may change that.
18 Hawaii Books to Read This Summer
Our guide to new and notable books from local authors and publishers.
What Are We Reading This Summer at HONOLULU Magazine?
We asked the HONOLULU staff for their books picks for your summer reading list.
New Book: 'The Value of Hawaii 2'
A new anthology grapples with the big questions.
Tales From the Bench: 'Judge Sam King: A Memoir'
In a new memoir, the late Sam King shares stories from his long judicial career.
HONOLULU Magazine and Paradise of the Pacific 125 Years of Covers
We've got a new book coming out with covers spanning 125 years of our magazine's history. Here are some of our favorites.
Birds of Paradise: Can You Spot These 5 Hawai‘i Birds in Honolulu?
You don’t have to venture deep into the forest to spot beautiful, interesting birds.
Book Review: Mary Sia's Classic Chinese Cookbook
A legendary local cookbook gets an update.
Media Review: Robert Cazimero CD and Mai Lepera book
A review of Robert Cazimero's solo CD release Hula 2 and Kerri A. Inglis latest book Mai Lepera.
Books about the origins of Hawaii
Four new book releases examine earlier times in Hawaii, including the origins of the Islands themselves.
Books: Hawaiian Music and Musicians: An Encyclopedic History
Hawaiian Music and Musicians: An Encyclopedic History is an invaluable resource for serious Hawaiian music fans.
Fall Book Recommendations for Honolulu Residents
These are the book recommendations for A Shark Going Inland Is My Chief by Patrick Vinton Kirch and We Go Jam by the Hawaii Council for the Humanities in our September 2012 issue.
Summer Reads in Honolulu
Four focused tomes on music, beaches and ... bananas?
Lee Tonouchi: Pidgin Poet
Local author and pidgin advocate Lee Tonouchi has a new book out, Significant Moments in da Life of Oriental Faddah and Son. We caught up with him to find out more.
New Hawaii Novel Released
A Whirlwind of a Tale: The semi-retired Richard Tillotson has pulled from his life's experiences to write several plays and a first novel.
Easter Island Controversy
Easter Surprise: A UH professor stirs up controversy with a new book on the Rapanui people of Easter Island.
Borders Closes Four Stores
The book giant closes four stores in the Islands, affecting local publishers.
Two New Books
In a state where no single ethnicity holds a majority, two new books seek to unravel some of the complexities surrounding complexion in Hawaii.
New Books by Hawaii Authors
Look no further for a thought-provoking read.
Novel Success
A screenwriter’s attempt at fiction makes a splash.
Queen of Green
Saving Earth through simple everyday choices.
One in a Million
Kaui Hart Hemmings beat the literary odds.
