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Thirteen Ways of Looking at TheBus- Poetry by Gizelle Gajelonia

by Misty on April 15, 2011
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Okay so it’s 11:15 pm and Alex and I are trying to get as much reviewed as possible before tomorrow. There’s one young author I just couldn’t ignore and instead of typing up my discussion points, I wanted to make …

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‘We Go Eat’: A real fas’, drive-tru book review

by Misty on April 15, 2011
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I went to a party once at a coworker’s house in Hawaii Kai, really nice digs. We drank wine; no green bottle or a Bud Light in sight. We ate hors d’oeuvers–you know, fancy kine pupus–and small sandwiches. I know, …

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Book review: Cold Magic

by Misty on April 15, 2011
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It’s no secret that my “to-read” list is like an everlasting gobstopper on steroids. However, I must confess, that I have more than one list. There’s a list of books that I “have to read”. These are usually for the …

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Book End: Weekend of April 15, 2011

by Alex on April 15, 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 Hawaii.

Celebrate Reading

Don’t forget that this Saturday is the Celebrate Reading festival!  This is a free event …

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Library Tour: Kaimuki Public Library

by Alex on April 14, 2011
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Happy National Library Week!  This year, National Library Week runs from April 10 until April 16.  In honor of this week, we wish to continue highlighting our love of local libraries by continuing our Library Tour of Oʻahu.

Nestled conveniently …

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Poetry & Prose: A review of ‘Ho’okupu’

by Misty on April 13, 2011
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[gn_frame align=”right”][/gn_frame]Hoʻokupu: An Offering of Literature by Native Hawaiian Women (Mutual Publishing, 2009) won two Ka Palapala Poʻokela Honorable Mentions last year in both Hawaiian Culture and Literature. It’s a collection of short stories, chants,…
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Celebrate Reading: Ball Don’t Lie by Matt de la Peña

by Alex on April 13, 2011
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Ball Don’t Lie is the debut novel from author Matt de la Peña and tells the story of a young, foster kid who goes by the name of Sticky.  Sticky comes from an impoverished background—no father, mother works as a …

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A weekend of book signings with local award nominees!

by Misty on April 12, 2011
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In preparation for the upcoming Ka Palapala Po’okela Awards, the Hawaii Book Publisher’s Association and some of the authors nominated have set up a weekend of book signings! While you’re at the bookstore checking out these authors and their amazing …

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Poetry Month Review- No Choice But to Follow

by Misty on April 11, 2011
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April is officially National Poetry Month and since there will be several poets at the Celebrate Reading Festival this Saturday I decided to review No Choice But to Follow, a book of linked poetry or renshi, written by four …

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Book End: Weekend of April 8, 2011

by Alex on April 8, 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 Hawaii.

Friday, April 8

  • The Friends of Ewa Beach Library Book Sale – Preview Sale for Members. Includes
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April 10-16 is National Library Week!

by Misty on April 6, 2011
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Next week will be the week to celebrate. Not only is the Oahu Celebrate Reading Festival on Saturday, April 16th but according to the American Library Association (ALA), April 10-16th is National Library Week! This year’s honorary chair is author …

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