Book End: Weekend of October 7, 2011

by Alex on October 6, 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 week’s literary and library events here in Hawaiʻi.

Sorry if we are missing any events this week.  Due to our trip planning, I wasn’t able …

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Book Review: Three Years on Doreen’s Sofa

by Misty on October 4, 2011
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As I mentioned before, I’ve been looking forward to this book for quite awhile! So of course, once I got it, I gobbled it up immediately and, happily, I was more than satisfied with it. It was certainly worth the …

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October’s ‘Coming Attractions’ in Hawaii Fiction! Plus, mini-reviews on previous novels

by Misty on September 26, 2011
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I’m so excited!! The much anticipated novel Three Years on Doreen’s Sofa by Lee Cataluna is coming out on October 1st! I’ve been waiting for this book since the first excerpt appeared in the Spring 2007 Issue 91 of Bamboo …

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Celebrate 100 with Wine & Words

by Alex on July 4, 2011
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On Tuesday, July 19, 2011, come to the Manoa Valley Theatre (2833 East Manoa Road) to help celebrate 100 Bamboo Ridge issues with Wine & Words presented by Bamboo Ridge Press.  Join the celebration at 7:00 p.m. with a “Come …

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Bamboo Ridge approaches 100th Issue! Call for submissions and discounts on past pubs!

by Misty on August 12, 2010
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Bamboo Ridge has been giving voice to Hawaii writers and artists for a little over 30 years now. This remarkable literary arts journal and independent publisher is approaching its 100th issue and have two different calls for submissions.

The Great …

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2010 Hawaii Book & Music Festival Recap

by Alex on May 20, 2010
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The 2010 Hawaii Book & Music Festival (HBMF) ended this past Sunday, and Hawaii Book Blog had a blast!  Misty and I got to meet a lot of great people for the first time and rekindled with a number of …

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NLAPW Honolulu Writer’s Conference Re-cap

by Misty on April 20, 2010
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A couple weeks ago I was able to attend the National League of American Pen Women- Honolulu’s Biennial Writer’s Conference with keynote speaker and Master Workshop leader Lisa Yee. There was a great line-up of local authors scheduled to …

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Read to Me International… 2009 Events!

by Misty on April 17, 2009
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“Read To Me” Hawaii is hosting a wine, pupu and silent auction event on May 2 to raise funds and promote literacy in the islands. The theme is Moonlight Magic and tickets are available by calling (808) 955-7600. Event will …

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