Celebrate AANHPI Month with These Can’t-Miss New (and Forthcoming!) Titles
Our favorite new works by Native Hawaiian, Pasifika and Asian American authors for readers of all ages.
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A Conversation with Lauren Trangmar, Author of An Illustrated Map Book of Hawai‘i
We spoke to the artist about the process of illustrating this compendium of Hawai‘i maps, flora and fauna.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Dec. 18–24, 2025
Watch zoo animals open gifts, meet a celebrity chef, see a hula show, cheer on the Rainbow Warriors and more.
A Transgender Reading List to Add to Your TBR
In honor of Transgender Awareness Week this month, check out these informative and inspiring books written by transgender authors.
This Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Read Books by Indigenous Writers
To honor Indigenous Peoples’ Day, here are five titles by Native authors that explore the resilience and legacies of their people.
Hawaiian History Reads for September
Celebrate Hawaiian History Month with these books that preserve and perpetuate the voices and stories of Hawai‘i.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Read Your Way Through Hawaiian History Month
These enlightening books present Hawaiian history and culture from Kānaka Maoli perspectives.
Da Shop Presents the Hottest Reads of the Summer
Sit back and relax on a warm summer day with these page-turners from Kaimukī’s go-to bookstore.
3 Can’t-Miss Children’s and Teen Reads for June
Just in time for summer, explore three new books for young readers, from littles to teens, by Pasifika authors.
6 Books That Left a Big Impression on Da Shop Staff in 2023
Da Shop’s staff presents their book picks of the year, from a poetry collection to a pop star’s memoir to an Okinawan anthology.
6 Must-Read Books to Celebrate Lā Kū‘oko‘a
On Lā Kū‘oko‘a, here are books to read that champion Hawaiian independence, identity and culture.
6 Books to Champion Maui Authors and Stories
Read these stories of Maui to find comfort in the aftermath of the Lahaina wildfires and honor the island culture.
6 Reasons Why I Loved Chiburu, Lee A. Tonouchi’s New Book About the Hawai‘i-Okinawan Experience
Joyful, hilarious, thoughtful and heartbreaking all at once, the multi-genre collection is a love letter to Okinawan culture.
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.
6 Hawai‘i-Inspired Children’s Books to Read With Your Keiki
Including a few hip, newer picks, and a couple vintage throwbacks we know they'll love.
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.
