Meet Hawai‘i’s Newest Literary and Film Star, Zoë Eisenberg
Zoë Eisenberg is winning praise for two works released early this year.
Books & Talks
Writing Into Peril: A Conversation With Local Author Jessie Ren Marshall
Marshall’s upcoming book, Women! In! Peril!, has been named an Indies Introduce pick and an April 2024 Indie Next pick by the American Booksellers Association.
PBS Hawai‘i Town Hall: Artificial Intelligence
In this month’s Kākou Town Hall, we tackle the topic of “Artificial Intelligence: Embrace It or Fear It?”
4 Must-Read Books to Celebrate Black History Month in Hawai‘i
Explore these titles by Black authors that celebrate and honor Black history, culture and legacies in Hawai‘i and beyond.
Honolulu Pride: LGBTQIA+ Events in February 2024
Have food and fun at Pā‘ina Lā ‘Ohana, gear up for the Hawai‘i Gay Flag Football League’s Aloha Classic and hear from George Takei.
5 Books Local Authors Couldn’t Get Enough of in 2023
Six beloved local authors share the unforgettable stories they found last year.
Two New Bookstores Open in Hawai‘i Kai and Mililani
BookHouse and Poindexter’s Books pair fantastic reads with fun in-store events, sunny reading spots and even a snack bar loaded with saimin and ice cream.
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.
Soul on Tap: Cultural Resources of Hawai‘i
Hawai‘i’s spirit can be found, and accessed more easily than ever, in our cultural repositories. Here are some resources.
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.
Your Insider Guide to the 2023 Hawai‘i Book and Music Festival
Attend a writer’s workshop, listen to panels and support the local writing community at this three-day festival, returning in person for the first time since 2020.
Read Banned Books This Week and Every Week
During Banned Books Week and beyond, take a stand against censorship and read a greater diversity of stories.
It’s a Spooktacular October at PBS Hawai‘i
To celebrate Halloween, PBS Hawai‘i is hosting Trunk O’ Treat for Keiki Club members and Lopaka Kapanui on “What School You Went?”
Benefit Events, Concerts and Fundraisers for Maui Wildfire Relief
From benefit concerts to fundraising auctions, our Hawai‘i community is hustling to organize awesome events to help Maui recover.
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.
Literary Lineup of New Local Books Exploring Hawai‘i Culture
Three new books celebrate eclectic aspects of local culture, from women’s surfing to Okinawan heritage to Hawaiian wisdom.
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.
Celebrate Your Inner Child With Mark Kanemura at I Am a Rainbow ‘Ohana Event
The free, family-friendly event at HiSAM will feature activities and performances themed around Kanemura’s new illustrated children’s book.
Mindy Eun Soo Pennybacker’s “Surfing Sisterhood Hawai‘i” Is a Literary Tidal Wave
A blend of interviews, history, Hawaiian legends and memoir, the book offers insight into women surfers while inspiring a new generation.
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.
Honolulu Pride: LGBTQIA+ Events in June 2023
Attend HiSAM’s queer arts festival, join the Walk for Life and celebrate Mark Kanemura’s new picture book “I Am a Rainbow.”
Megan Kamalei Kakimoto’s Debut Book Has the Literary World Buzzing
Her story collection, written outside of working hours at a demanding downtown job, is drawing raves—and feels like a reset for Hawai‘i literature.
Asian American Pacific Islander Month: 5 Books to Broaden Your Horizons
Explore these titles from AAPI writers and editors and meet the author of Midnight in Broad Daylight at da Shop on Saturday, May 13.
The Liljestrand House: Honolulu’s Midcentury Architectural Gem
Tour the elegant home up on Tantalus designed by prominent architect Vladimir Ossipoff, and don‘t miss design talk story pau hana events.
