Book deals straight from the publisher!

by Misty on June 5, 2009
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If there’s anything we love more than books here at HBB, it’s books on sale! And you don’t necessarily have to lurke around used book stores or wait for the Friends of the Library of Hawaii annual booksale to get …

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Save the dates… for Honolulu's biggest book sale and your chance to help Hawaii's public libraries!

by Misty on June 3, 2009
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Write it in your calendar now, before you forget!

Block off June 20th through June 28th as “BOOKED” because that’s what you’ll be.  Yep, it’s that time of year again! Time for the annual book sale hosted by the Friends …

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Hawaii Book & Music Festival is this weekend!

by Misty on May 11, 2009
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One of Hawaii’s biggest book events is happening this weekend! You’d recognize it if you drove by the civic grounds near Honolulu Hale. Dozens of tents, stages, seating and eating areas overwhelm the parkway. It’ll be a star studded event

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Bess Press celebrates 30 years in the islands!

by Misty on May 10, 2009
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One of Hawaii’s largest independent publishers turns 30 this year! Bess Press has been printing books in the islands and greater Pacific region since 1979 giving many local authors a chance to have their voices heard. They donate to and …

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Benten's Book Swap @ Kodomo no Hi: Keiki Fun Fest

by Misty on May 1, 2009
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  The Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai’i is having a Keiki Fun Fest this SUNDAY, May 3rd to Celebrate Children’s Day (May 5)!

Admission is free and there will be crafts, games, prizes and displays as well as access to the …

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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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It's National Library Week!

by Misty on April 16, 2009
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We’re right in the middle of National Library Week!

Although National Library Week is officially April 12-18th, there are special events going on at various Hawaii State Public Library locations from now through the end of the month!

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Jus' like we speak…

by Misty on March 15, 2009
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One can hardly get through a list (although, not nearly as as slowly as I am) of Hawaii’s best and brightest books and authors without landing on at least one of Lois-Ann Yamanaka’s unique novels. I read Wild Meat and

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