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.
We had a such a great time last weekend! The weekend started off phenomenally by attending our very first Ka Palapala Po’okela Awards (recap here). It was a fun experience and we thank everyone involved who invited us. Stay tuned in the coming weeks for more reviews on some of the winners (we have the books, we just don’t have the time!) We saw a few familiar faces and met a few new ones as well, and had a wonderful experience overall.
Susan Yuen at Barnes & Noble
Saturday we got to meet two Hawai’i authors who just recently released new books this year. Both had book signings at Barnes & Noble Ala Moana, so it was very convenient for us. We first met Susan Yuen, the author of Hawaii’s Bento Box Cookbook, 2nd Course, who is such a sweet person. Aside from her books, she had really cute bento snacks prepared for anyone who came up to the table. We were very glad to meet her and Misty is looking forward to writing up a review for her latest book. If you missed her, she has a couple book signings this weekend (see below or visit her blog to see great bento pics).
Afterwards we got to meet the author of One Man’s Paradise (which we reviewed here), Doug Corleone. Doug is a great guy who used to work as a criminal defense attorney in New York (so he knows what he’s writing about) and was generous enough to give us an author interview (see here). We’re sad we forgot to get a picture with him—maybe next time. He’s also having another book signing this weekend so check it out! It’s important that we show our support for all of our local authors, so I highly recommend if you have time, or are in the area, to attend as many of these author events as you can.
Barnes & Noble Book Fair (May 7-9)
Saint Louis School president Judge Walter Kirimitsu and Sacred Hearts Head of School Betty White will vie for bragging rights and the chance to outfit the opposition in their school athletic jersey for a day. The neighboring schools have teamed up for a Mother’s Day Weekend Book Fair at Barnes & Noble Kahala Mall (May 7 – 9, 2010) that will allow them to earn up to 20% of in-store and online customer purchases (certain items excluded). To direct funds to either school, shoppers must present a school book fair voucher (downloadable at www.bookshawaii.net/ProphecyFundraiser) or simply mention either school at checkout. Online purchases may be made through May 14, and require the school ID code, printed on the vouchers (see website for details). The schools’ earnings percentage increases based on the amount of merchandise sold.
Photo Exhibit at the Hawaii State Library
The Eyes of Hawaii Photography Club’s fourth annual exhibit is now on display at the Hawaii State Library in the Lobby and in the reading room next to the Hawaii and Pacific Section. The exhibit will be on display from May 6 through 27, 2010 and features a variety of photographs including animals, landscapes, people and events in Hawaii, as well as those from various national and international destinations taken in 2009 and early 2010. This exhibit is suitable for all ages, and may be viewed during normal library hours.
Friday, May 7
- Barnes & Noble Book Fair at the B&N Kahala Mall. You can help support St. Louis School and Sacred Hearts Academy this weekend by visiting Barnes & Noble Kahala from May 7-9 and purchasing any books, music, movies and magazines including items from the cafe. As long as you present the proper voucher with your purchase, part of the proceeds from that sale will go to help the school of your choice. For more information check out this link.
Saturday, May 8
- Barnes & Noble Book Fair at the B&N Kahala Mall. You can help support St. Louis School and Sacred Hearts Academy this weekend by visiting Barnes & Noble Kahala from May 7-9 and purchasing any books, music, movies and magazines including items from the cafe. As long as you present the proper voucher with your purchase, part of the proceeds from that sale will go to help the school of your choice. For more information check out this link.
- 09:00am – Friends of the Library Kona (F.O.L.K.) host a Book Sale at the Kailua-Kona Public Library. From 9am – 1pm on the lanai. More info
- 10:00am – Special Saturday Storytime at Barnes & Noble Lahaina (Maui). More info
- 11:00am – Author signing at the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii’s Gallery Theater and Courtyard. It will be part of the new exhibit, “Celebrate!: The Evolution of Japanese Celebration in Hawaii.” Arnold Hiura will be on hand to sign copies of his Ka Palapala Po’okela Award winning book, Kau Kau: Cuisine & Culture in the Hawaiian Islands. More info
- 11:00am – Author signing at Hickam AFB. Meet Susan Yuen as she signs her latest book Hawaii’s Bento Box Cookbook, 2nd Course. Source
- 12:00pm – Author signing at Kalele Bookstore (Moloka’i). Tricia Allen will be signing copies of her new book The Polynesian Tattoo Today. Call (808) 553-5112 for more information.
- 01:00pm – Author signing at Borders in Pearlridge. Meet Susan Yuen as she discusses and signs her latest book Hawaii’s Bento Box Cookbook, 2nd Course. More info.
- 01:00pm – Author signing at Borders in Waikele. Douglas Corleone will be on hand to sign copies of his newest crime novel, One Man’s Paradise. Check out his official website for more dates & info.
- 01:00pm – Book Talk and Signing at Barnes & Noble Kahala Mall. As part of fundraising efforts for St. Louis and Sacred Hearts Academy schools, Lance Tominaga, author of A Prophecy Fulfilled: The Story of Clarence T.C. Ching, and Ray Tam, nephew of Clarence Ching, will be on hand to talk about and sign copies of the book. More info
- 02:00pm – “Red Pyramid Release Party” at Borders Bookstores across Hawaii. Kids ages 8 to 12 are invited to discover The Kane Chronicles at Borders. More info.
02:30pm – “No Choice But To Follow” Reading and Book Signing at Native Books / Na Mea Hawaii in Ward Warehouse. Jean Yamasaki Toyama, Juliet S. Kono, Ann Inoshita, and Christy Passion will read their linked poetry from the new Bamboo Ridge release. More info.
Sunday, May 9
- Barnes & Noble Book Fair at the B&N Kahala Mall. You can help support St. Louis School and Sacred Hearts Academy this weekend by visiting Barnes & Noble Kahala from May 7-9 and purchasing any books, music, movies and magazines including items from the cafe. As long as you present the proper voucher with your purchase, part of the proceeds from that sale will go to help the school of your choice. For more information check out this link.
- 01:00pm – Author signing at Costco in Waipio. Meet Susan Yuen as she signs her latest book Hawaii’s Bento Box Cookbook, 2nd Course. Source
Happy Mother’s Day to all the Moms! Thank you for all that you do!
Remember, all events listed above may be subject to change. Please contact the venue beforehand if you plan on attending. More events can be found on our Hawaii Book Blog Calendar.
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!
