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.
Support our local literary scene and our local libraries by attending these events. Hope everyone has a great weekend!
[gn_divider]Now on to the events…
Friday, February 24
- Book Reading of Don’t Know Much About Indians (but i wrote a book about us anyways) – Exciting new Native-American author, Gyasi Ross, will be visiting Oʻahu and reading from his new book of short stories and poems about contemporary Native-Americans titled Don’t Know Much About Indians (but i wrote a book about us anyways). “two eyes” Gallery/Indigenous International (687 Auahi Street (next to R&D)); 5:30 P.M. For more info about Gyasi Ross and his book, visit the official website at dkmai.com.
Meet Ilchi Lee, Author of The Call of Sedona – Come and meet a well respected educator, mentor and trailblazer, Ilchi Lee. He will be on Oahu to sign his best selling book called, The Call of Sedona. He will also be sharing a range of advice on meditation and enlightened living. Barnes & Noble Ala Moana Center (1450 Ala Moana Blvd. Suite 1272); 6:30 P.M. For more info, click here.
Saturday, February 25
Jerilyn Ito Double Rainbow Island children’s book event – A book signing and story telling with the children’s book author. Join Jerilyn as she does a reading of Double Rainbow Island, and then have her sign your very own personal copy. Kaua‘i Museum (4428 Rice St. Lihu‘e, Hawai’i); 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. For more information, call the museum at 808-245-6931.
- Legal Tools to Protect Yourself from Elder Abuse, Long-Term Care Expenses, and Taxes – Attorney Scott Suzuki will discuss legal topics which pertain to Senior Citizens, such as advanced healthcare directives, power of attorney, Medicare and Medicaid. He will have an open session where the audience can ask questions about legal concerns, such as estate planning, guardianship, public benefits, and elder abuse. This 45-minute program is recommended for ages 18 and older. Kapolei Public Library; 10:30 A.M. For more information, call the library at 693-7050.
- How to Grow Roses – Dorothy Dale, Consulting Rosarian of the American Rose Society and a member of the Honolulu Rose Society, will conduct the one-hour program. Registration is not required. Dale will discuss where to acquire rose plants; proper growing conditions, including soil and sunlight; how to avoid problems with rose plants, and the varieties of roses that grow well locally. Mililani Public Library (95-450 Makaimoimo Street); 11:00 A.M. For more information, please call the Library at 627-7470.
- Special Children’s Storytime – Come to the book store every Saturday for a fun keiki story time reading. This week they will be reading Skippyjon Jones in the Doghouse by Judy Schachner, about a Siamese kitty boy named Skippyjon Jones who has the most gigantic imagination. His imagination will lead him to where his Chihuahua friends are yapping about someone who is taking over the doghouse. See you there! Barnes & Noble Ala Moana Center; 11:00 A.M. For more information, click here.
Don’t Look Back Big Island book tour – In Don’t Look Back: Hawaiian Myths Made New, editor Christine Thomas has collected 17 tales of old Hawai‘i—lovingly re-imagined and retold for the 21st century. Old meets new in this one-of-a-kind anthology, as Hawai‘i’s best writers—Maxine Hong Kingston, W.S. Merwin, Victoria Kneubuhl, Alan Brennert, the late Ian MacMillan and a dozen others including Thomas herself—present favorite myths and legends in surprising contemporary settings. Read our review of this book. For this event: there will be a reading and book signing with Christine Thomas and bestselling author Darien Gee (a.k.a. Mia King). Basically Books (160 Kamehameha Ave. (downtown Hilo)); 1:00 P.M.For more info call (808) 961-0144.
Georgia O’Keeffe’s Hawai‘i, A Talk by Patricia Jennings – Meet popular author Patricia Jennings when she shares stories about her time spent with famous American painter Georgia O’Keeffe. Jennings will read excerpts from Georgia O’Keeffe’s Hawai‘i and sign books. In 1939, then 12-year-old Jennings guided O’Keeffe around Maui while the artist stayed at her family’s home in Hana. Together, the unlikely duo explored the caves and black sand beach of Waianapanapa, swam at the pools of Oheo Gulch and Hamoa Beach, and visited the Piilanihale heiau. During these adventures, a strong friendship and lifelong connection was formed – and O’Keeffe found her greatest inspiration. Admission is free and open to the public. Plantation Guest House at Travaasa Hana (5301 Hana Hwy.); 3:30 P.M. For more event info, view the Facebook event post.
- Feng Shui for Hawaii Gardens with Clear Englebert – Clear Englebert, a Feng Shui expert and author, will provide information on how to attract and maximize chi energy for your home. Emphasis will be on harmonizing your home with the surrounding landform and stressing the importance of the approach to your home. He will also explain which type of plants to select and where to place them. Clear is the author of several Feng Shui books and his latest book, Feng Shui for Hawaii Gardens, will be sold at this program [read our review here]. A portion of the sale will be donated to each library’s Friends Chapter. This one-hour program is suitable for ages 12 and older. Aina Haina Public Library (Oahu); 3:30 P.M. For more information, contact the library at 377-2456.
Sunday, February 26
- The Friends of Pearl City Library’s Sunday Special – The Sunday Special book truck is located in the lobby of the Pearl City Public Library near the Friends’ Bookshelf. On this day Pocketbooks are 3 for $1.00. All proceeds from this sale are for the benefit of Pearl City Public Library. Pearl City Public Library is open 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. on Sundays.
Feng Shui for Hawaii Gardens with Clear Englebert – Clear Englebert, a Feng Shui expert and author, will provide information on how to attract and maximize chi energy for your home. Emphasis will be on harmonizing your home with the surrounding landform and stressing the importance of the approach to your home. He will also explain which type of plants to select and where to place them. Clear is the author of several Feng Shui books and his latest book, Feng Shui for Hawaii Gardens, will be sold at this program [read our review here]. A portion of the sale will be donated to each library’s Friends Chapter. This one-hour program is suitable for ages 12 and older. Pearl City Public Library (Oahu); 1:30 P.M.For more information, contact the library at 453-6566.
- Don’t Look Back Big Island book tour – In Don’t Look Back: Hawaiian Myths Made New, editor Christine Thomas has collected 17 tales of old Hawai‘i—lovingly re-imagined and retold for the 21st century. Old meets new in this one-of-a-kind anthology, as Hawai‘i’s best writers—Maxine Hong Kingston, W.S. Merwin, Victoria Kneubuhl, Alan Brennert, the late Ian MacMillan and a dozen others including Thomas herself—present favorite myths and legends in surprising contemporary settings. Read our review of this book. For this event: Editor Christine Thomas and bestselling author Darien Gee (Mia King) will be here to read and talk about the book. A Q&A and book signing session to follow. Kona Stories (78-6831 Ali’i Dr., #142 (in the Keauhou Shopping Center)); 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. Call (808) 324-0350 for more info. View the event info here.
Book Reading of Don’t Know Much About Indians (but i wrote a book about us anyways) – Exciting new Native-American author, Gyasi Ross, will be visiting Oʻahu and reading from his new book of short stories and poems about contemporary Native-Americans titled Don’t Know Much About Indians (but i wrote a book about us anyways). Revolution Books (2626 S. King Street #201 (between Puck’s Alley and 7-11)); 3:00 P.M. For more info about Gyasi Ross and his book, visit the official website at dkmai.com. Event info on the RevBooksHNL website.
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 time line above. More events can be found on our Hawaiʻi Book Blog Events Calendar. You can also keep up with events through us on Twitter by following @HawaiiBookBlog.
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