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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.

This Friday, Watermark Publishing will be hosting a Holiday Book Fair from 8:00 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. at the Cades Schutte Building Lanai on 1000 Bishop Street.  A lot of Watermark Publishing’s books will be available for purchase at discounted prices during the fair.

From 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m., there will be book signings with a number of cookbook contributors.  Chef Alan Wong will be presenting his new cookbook, The Blue Tomato: The Inspirations Behind the Cuisine of Alan Wong.

A number of chefs that contributed to The Hawaii Farmers Market Cookbook — Vol. 2: The Chefs’ Guide to Fresh Island Foods (read our review: [Book Review: The Hawai’i Farmers Market Cookbook, Volume 2]) including Chef Kevin Chong (Chef Mavro Restaurant), Chef Hiroshi Fukui (Hiroshi Eurasian Tapas), and Chef Eric Leterc (The Pacific Club) will also be available to sign.

Last, but not least, Arnold Hiura, author of award-winning cookbook Kau Kau: Cuisine & Culture in the Hawaiian Islands (read our review: [Arnold Hiura’s “Kau Kau” is onolicious reading]), will be present to sign his book as well.  A great event with excellent books on sale and a plethora of talented chefs and writers make this a must-see event for anyone in the area!

In addition, Watermark Publishing will continue their Holiday Book Sale online at their website, bookshawaii.net, from December 3 until December 12.

Letters About Literature Contest (as taken from librarieshawaii.org)

Letters About Literature is a national reading and writing program sponsored by the Center for the Book in the Library of Congress, Target and the Hawaii Center for the Book. Students in grades 4-12 are asked to write a letter to an author who inspired them. To enter, go to the Letters About Literature website at http://www.lettersaboutliterature.org/ . Deadline is December 10th, 2010. For more information, please call 586-3555. Click here for program guidelines.

Now on to the events…

Friday, December 3

• 08:00am – Watermark Publishing’s Holiday Book Fair at 1000 Bishop Street (Cades Schutte Building Lanai).  Lots of great titles from Watermark will be on sale, plus author signings at 11:30am.  Visit bookshawaii.net for more information.

• 09:00am – Meet author Kerry Germain at the Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center Christmas Fair being held at 86-260 Farrington Hwy.  It runs from 9am – 2pm.  Kerry will be signing her books from the Surf’s Up For Kimo series of children’s books.  Call 697-3300 for more info.

• 11:30am – Meet Arnold Hiura, the author of Kau Kau: Cuisine & Culture in the Hawaiian Islands.  He’ll be signing copies of his books at Watermark Publishing’s Holiday Book Fair on the corner of Bishop St. and King St. from 11:30am to 1:30pm.  Arnold also co-wrote with Chef Alan Wong the latest cookbook from Watermark Publishing, The Blue Tomato, which will be available at this event.

• 11:30am – At the same event as Arnold Hiura, meet Chef Alan Wong as he presents his new cookbook The Blue Tomato: The Inspirations Behind the Cuisine of Alan Wong. aAlso present will be three chef contributors to The Hawaii Farmers Market Cookbook — Vol. 2 on the corner of Bishop St. and King St. from 11:30am to 1:30pm.  More info

Saturday, December 4

• 10:00am – Bill’s Bookmobile returns to Saturdays (first Saturday of every month)!  This Saturday the bookmobile will feature ALL MUSIC (CD’s and records), Holiday, Cookbooks, Hobbies and Children’s Books.  Find it at 690 Pohukaina Street.  More info

• 10:00am – Come and meet Mary Braffet, the author of keiki children’s book Maile and the Huli Hula Chicken (read our review: [Keiki Book Review – Maile and the Huli Hula Chicken]).  She’ll be at Barnes & Noble Lahaina (Maui) signing this precious kid’s book.  Call (808) 662-1300 for more info.

• 10:00am – Enjoy keiki story time at Borders in Pearlridge.  Kids of all ages are invited to this weekly event.  More info

• 10:00am – If you live on Maui, you can enjoy Children’s Story Time at Barnes & Noble in Lahaina.  More info

• 10:00am – Kauai!  The Friends of the North Shore Library will be holding a book sale at the Princeville Public Library from 10am – 4pm.  Proceeds will no doubt go to helping fund the library.  Support your local library and get great deals on books!  Call 826-4312 for more info.

• 10:00am – Feng Feng Hutchins will be at Winter Wonderland V, Calvary Church of the Pacific from 10am – 1pm.  Her new children’s picture book Plenty Saimin will be available for her to sign.  The church is at 99-400 Aiea Heights Drive.  More info

• 10:30am – Sing Along with Uncle Wayne at the Hawaii State Library.  “Uncle Wayne” Watkins will inspire children to get up and move with him as he strums his acoustic guitar and sings a variety of classic children’s songs, as well as his original music.  Program is recommended for children of all ages. Children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. For more information, contact the hosting library.

• 11:00am – A string quartet from the Oahu Civic Orchestra will present a free Holiday concert playing Holiday music at Hawaii Kai Public Library.  The Friends of Hawaii Kai Public Library is sponsoring this one-hour concert which is recommended for ages 5 and older. Children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. For more information, call 586-3510.

• 11:00am – Children’s Story Time at Barnes & Noble Ala Moana.  They’ll be reading Fancy Nancy and the Fabulous Fashion Boutique.  More info

• 11:30am – The Honolulu Handbell Ensemble will perform music of the holiday season at the Hawaii State Library!  Under the direction of Anne Craig Lum, the ensemble is made up of mostly handbell choir directors from different churches on Oahu. This 45-minute program will be held in the front lobby and is recommended for all ages. For more information, call 586-3477.

• 12:00pm – Book Signing at Borders in Ward Centre.  Meet Janet Spurr, the author of Beach Chair Diaries—a collection of seaside tales from Maui to Maine.  She will be signing copies of her book.  Call 591-8995 for more information.

• 12:00pm – Book signing event at Borders in Kaahumanu Mall (Maui).  Katie Grove-Velasquez and Michael Ogata will be signing their new children’s book, Nai‘a to the Rescue. Call (808) 871-6112 for more information.

• 12:00pm – Used Book Fair at Makiki Community Library from 12pm – 4pm. This sale is a fundraiser for our community library.  MCL is located at 1527 Ke‘eaumoku Street (within Makiki District Park).  Books will be priced at $1 or less!  Help support this community library.  Visit their website for more information.

• 12:00pm – Come to Costco in Iwilei for a special book event.  Meet the contributors to Practice Aloha: Secrets to Living Life Hawaiian Style, including Mark Ellman, Barbara Santos and friends.  Then buy in bulk!  It’s a can’t lose situation.  Call 526-6103 for more info.

• 01:00pm – Come to Borders Books & Music in Ward Centre for a special book signing.  Feng Feng Hutchins, the author of children’s book Plenty Saimin (read our review here: [Keiki Book Review – Plenty Saimin]) will be on hand to sign copies of her endearing picture book. Call 591-8995 for more information.

• 01:00pm – Laurie & Karley Ide will be signing their new origami how-to book, Hawaiian Sea Life Origami, at Borders Pearlridge. Call 487-1818 for more information.

• 01:00pm – Mary Kate Wright will be signing her new book, Lucy and Lilo Save the Honu at Borders Waikele.  Check out this adorable new keiki book from Mutual Publishing!  Call 676-6699 for more information.

• 05:00pm – Special event at Barnes & Noble Ala Moana:  Come enjoy musical performances (Jay Larrin) and meet the contributors to Practice Aloha: Secrets to Living Life Hawaiian Style. Meet Mark Ellman, best known as award-winning celebrity chef, and Barbara Santos, author of Maui Onion Cookbook and Maui Taco Cookbook.  More info

Sunday, December 5

• 10:00am – Meet author Feng Feng Hutchins as she signs copies of her children’s book Plenty Saimin at the Windward Holiday Craft Fair held at Castle High School.  More info

• 11:00am – Come to Costco in Iwilei for a special book event.  Chef Tylun Pang will be signing copies of his new cookbook What Maui Likes To Eat.  Call 526-6103 for more info.

• 12:00pm – Come to Borders Books & Music in Waikele for a special event:  Meet the contributors to Practice Aloha: Secrets to Living Life Hawaiian Style, including Mark Ellman, Barbara Santos and friends.  Call 676-6699 for more information.

• 12:00pm – Used Book Fair at Makiki Community Library from 12pm – 4pm.  This sale is a fundraiser for our community library.  MCL is located at 1527 Ke‘eaumoku Street (within Makiki District Park).  Books will be priced at $1 or less!  Help support this community library.  Visit their website for more information.

• 12:00pm – Keiki author event at Borders in Windward  Mall.  Mary Kate Wright will be signing her new book, Lucy and Lilo Save the Honu.  Call 235-8803 for more information.

• 12:30pm – Author event at Barnes & Noble Ala Moana.  Come and meet Janet Spurr who will inspire you to pick up your beach chair and grab your funny bone with her new book Beach Chair Diaries. Get whisked away in this collection of seaside tales from Maui to Maine. She will be available to sign your book.  More info

• 01:00pm – Come to a free Adult Literacy Orientation at the Alu Like Building at 458 Keawe St.  Learn about the problems of illiteracy and programs to teach reading and writing to adults.  From 1 – 3pm.  Call 537-6706 for more information.

• 02:00pm – Author event at Barnes & Noble Ala Moana.  Meet author Alice Inoue.  She will be available to sign her new book, Feng Shui Your Life.  More info

• 02:00pm – Book signing event at Borders in Ward Centre. Illustrators Patrick Ching and Jeff Pagay will be signing their book How Fo Surf Bettah.  Call 591-8995 for more information.

• 03:00pm – Hannukah Kids Event at Borders book stores in Hawaii.  Kids ages 3 to 8 are invited to celebrate Hannukkah with holiday stories, games, songs and more! Activities will vary per store, please call your local Borders for more details.  Source

• 03:00pm – Book Signing event at Borders in Windward Mall (Kaneohe).  Feng Feng Hutchins will be on hand to sign her children’s book Plenty Saimin (read our review here: [Keiki Book Review – Plenty Saimin]).  For more info call 235-8803.  Source

• 04:00pm – Come to Borders Books & Music in Ward Centre for a special event:  Meet the contributors to Practice Aloha: Secrets to Living Life Hawaiian Style, including Mark Ellman, Barbara Santos and friends.  Call 591-8995 for more information.

• 04:00pm – Poetry lovers, stand up! Joseph Stanton, winner of the Tony Quagliano International Poetry Award, will give a poetry reading at the University of Hawai`i Manoa in the Art Building, Room 101 and/or 258.  Call 956-4050 for more info.

Remember, all events listed above may be subject to change.  Please contact the venue beforehand if you plan on attending.  We encourage you to click on the links that are included with the events in the timeline above.  More events can be found on our Hawaii Book Blog Events Calendar.  You can also keep up with events through us on Twitter by following @HawaiiBookBlog.

If you have an event you would like us to help promote, please leave us a comment here or e-mail me at aalba@hawaiibookblog[dot]com.  Replace the [dot] with a ‘.’ when you compose the message.  Mahalo and have a great weekend!