Black History Month/President’s Day – A Reading List

by Alex on February 21, 2011
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I hope everybody is having a fantastic President’s Day weekend!  Not only is today President’s Day, but it’s February which means Black History Month.

I’m going to cheat a little bit and give you this description of Black History Month …

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Keiki book review: Aloha KiKi

by Misty on February 18, 2011
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For good and bad, modern technology is allowing the publishing world to expand beyond its traditional processes (more on this at a later date). Alex and I are starting to see a lot of books by small, local publishers or …

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Book End: Weekend of February 18, 2011

by Alex on February 18, 2011
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It’s time…it’s time…it’s Book End Time!  Welcome to this week’s Book End, highlighting the weekend’s literary and library events here in Hawaii.

Unfamiliar Fishes Preview

More news has come out about Sarah Vowell’s upcoming book covering 19th Century Hawaiian …

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Book Review: Bumpy Landings

by Alex on February 17, 2011
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When I first got this book in the mail, I was immediately drawn to the cover design.  I loved the aviation references including the terminal chart, aircraft silhouette and the spiffy “Signed By Author” sticker in the shape of an …

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Heating up Valentine’s Day: Book recommendations on Pele Goddess of Fire

by Misty on February 14, 2011
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Happy Valentine’s Day

I don’t think there’s any other “holiday” that can inspire such a variety of opinions and reactions in people like Valentine’s Day does. It’s often the holiday people love to hate, an excuse to take their cynicism …

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Book review: Arts and Crafts of Micronesia

by Misty on February 12, 2011
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Arts and Crafts of Micronesia by Barbara Wavell was just one of the fall, non-fiction books to come out in 2010 from Bess Press. It’s a good introduction into the history and evolution of the art and material culture …

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Book End: Weekend of February 11, 2011

by Alex on February 11, 2011
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It’s time…it’s time…it’s Book End Time!  Welcome to this week’s Book End, highlighting the weekend’s literary and library events here in Hawaii.

I have to admit, it’s been another slow week!  This coming week, however, should provide a …

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Bess Press acquires Editions Limited

by Alex on February 8, 2011
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News Release via Bess Press

Local, family-run book publisher Bess Press recently announced their acquisition of fellow local publishing company, Editions Limited.

For many years, publisher Gaylord Wilcox, with Editions Limited, has become known for specializing in high-quality photography-rich …

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Book End: Weekend of February 4, 2011

by Alex on February 4, 2011
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It’s time…it’s time…it’s Book End Time!  Welcome to this week’s Book End, highlighting the weekend’s literary and library events here in Hawaii.

Save the Date, Official Book Launch!

Per Douglas Corleone himself, the official launch for his latest Kevin …

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Keiki book review: Kekoa and the Egg Mystery

by Misty on February 3, 2011
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You know how it is when something is bugging you, it haunts you wherever you go? Everything somehow reminds you of that thing? You notice things you never noticed before. Or when you’re on a diet and have a craving …

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“Rainbows Over Kapaʻa” author to speak at Kamehameha

by Alex on January 29, 2011
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Bill Fernandez, former Superior Court Judge in Santa Clara County and Kamehameha Schools grad (’49) will talk story about his hometown of Kapaʻa, Kauaʻi.  Recollections of the town along with his parents’ and …

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