Hawaii Book Blog

Huki-Links: May 16, 2012

Alex — Thu, 17 May 2012 06:05:50 +0000

Welcome to Huki Links – highlighting some of our favorite literary links and more over the past week from across the ‘net! For more about Huki-Links, check out our inaugural post.

We are back after a month-long hiatus!

The …

Hawaii Libraries Purge Old Accounts

Alex — Wed, 16 May 2012 23:35:30 +0000

Just a friendly reminder for our Hawaiʻi residents with library cards:

You’ve probably heard for the last few weeks on the news and in print that the Hawaii State Public Library System (HSPLS) will be purging inactive accounts from their …

2012 Ka Palapala Poʻokela WINNERS!

Alex — Sun, 13 May 2012 12:40:49 +0000

Hawaii’s biggest literary award night came to a close this past Friday, and many excellent and deserving books won well deserved accolades.

The Hawaiʻi Book Publishers Association and Bishop Museum definitely know how to throw an event. Misty said it …

A Little Book for Mother’s Day, or Any Day At All

Misty — Sat, 12 May 2012 10:54:48 +0000

Looking for a last minute gift for Mom’s Day? Or perhaps a little something to include with a present–something extra to make it that much more special? Try this little book of photos and poetic inspiration by local author Mary …

Book End: Weekend of May 11, 2012

Alex — Sat, 12 May 2012 00:40:46 +0000

It’s time…it’s time…it’s Book End Time! Welcome to this week’s Book End, highlighting the week’s literary and library events here in Hawaiʻi.

Support our local literary scene and our local libraries by attending these events. Hope everyone has …

Excellence in Aloha From Across the Sea (2012 KPP Awards)

Misty — Fri, 11 May 2012 19:22:43 +0000

The 2012 Ka Palapala Poʻokela Awards gala is tomorrow (Friday, May 11), and to generate excitement for the event as well as educate the public on the nominees, we are counting down the books nominated for each awards category. Where …

Excellence in Design (2012 KPP Awards)

Alex — Wed, 09 May 2012 22:34:42 +0000

The 2012 Ka Palapala Poʻokela Awards gala is fast approaching (Friday, May 11), and to generate excitement for the event as well as educate the public on the nominees, we are counting down the books nominated for each awards category. …

Excellence in Non-Fiction (2012 KPP Awards)

Alex — Wed, 09 May 2012 11:28:13 +0000

Hawaii Book & Music Festival Day 1 (Photo Gallery)

Alex — Sun, 06 May 2012 12:14:42 +0000

The first day of the 7th Annual Hawaii Book & Music Festival is all pau, and Misty and I are exhausted! I did want to share with you just a few of the great photographs we took at this literary …

Hawaii Book Blog Revamp Begins! (HawaiiReads.com)

Misty — Sat, 05 May 2012 01:53:31 +0000

Tomorrow is the start of the Hawaii Book & Music Festival and it’s the first time we’ll have a booth there so you must come and visit us. Usually we just hang about guerrilla style handing out bookmarks, taking pictures …