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.
APEC got you down? Well there’s still tons of great book events that need your support! Be sure to check out what’s happening this weekend and help support Hawaiʻi’s literary scene.
Happy Veterans’ Day
Hope you’re enjoying your weekend! We want to give a big mahalo to all of the veterans in Hawaiʻi and around the world. Thank you for serving your country with distinction; all of us at Hawaiʻi Book Blog appreciate your service and dedication.
Don’t forget, all branches of the Hawaii State Public Library will be closed this weekend, from November 11 – 13.
Book Fair Weekend
This weekend, Kahala Mall’s Barnes & Noble book store will be hosting two book fairs to benefit two different organizations. On Saturday, there will be a book fair for the Mission Houses Museum. Click here for more info. On Sunday, a book fair will be held for the UH Manoa Children’s Center. Click here for more info on that. As an added bonus, there will be an Uncle Wayne Songfest for the keiki on Sunday at 11:00 A.M.
On Friday, the Barnes & Noble in Lahaina, Maui will be hosting a book fair for Lahaina Intermediate School. For more info, click here.
Remember, book fairs work by telling the cashier or showing them a coupon/voucher to let them know you want part of the proceeds of your purchase to go to help that organization. Contact the organization and/or the book store to make sure your purchases help out.
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Now on to the events…
Friday, November 11
Book Release Party “Sip & Nibble: How I Lost 120 Pounds” – A Book Release Party will be held for Jenniffer Welliver’s new book Sip & Nibble: How I Lost 120 Pounds. Every woman who fought the same weight loss battle, with or without success, will learn a lot from this book because she will recognize a lot of her own story in it. Maui Beach Hotel (170 Kaahumanu Avenue, Kahului); 6:00 P.M. to 8:30 P.M. For more info visit jwelliverbooks.com.
- Hear the Voices of Veterans w/ Maxine Hong Kingston– Maxine started a veterans writing and meditation workshop in 1993. Eighty of these veteran writers authored an anthology, Veterans of War, Veterans of Peace, edited by Maxine and published by Koa Books. Maxine will read selections from this book and she invites you to come and read a peace poem, sections from Veterans of War, Veterans of Peace, or another writing for up to five minutes. Or just come to listen. They will also have a walking meditation, and will ring a bell of peace in commemoration of those who have died in war. This gathering is free and open to the public. Veterans, active-duty military, and their families are especially invited to attend. Honolulu Friends Meeting House in Manoa (2426 Oahu Ave.); 7:00 P.M. to 8:30 P.M. For more information contact arnie@koabooks.com or 808-875-7995.
Live An Inspired Life w/ Alice Inoue – One evening with Alice, UNLIMITED options for your life. Gain astrological and spiritual insight about our changing world. Realign your life and break through your own glass ceiling. Cost: $40 in advance, $50 at the door. Buy online! Ala Moana Hotel, Garden Lanai (410 Atkinson Drive); 7:00 P.M. For more info, call 598-2655 or visit aliceinoue.com.
Saturday, November 12
Alu Like’s 4th Annual Kauikeaouli Literacy Fair– A festival to honor Kamehameha III and his vision for a literate nation. There will be award winning entertainment, native plants, books, Hawaiian food, Hawaiian crafts, Lomilomi massage, cultural demonstrations, and of course lots and lots of books! This is a free event and there will be free parking available at South & Pohukaina. Alu Like Building (555 South Street); 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. For more info call 535-1314 or contact Kai Muki at lynn@mutualpublishing.com.
- Children’s Storytime – Come to the book store every Saturday for a fun keiki story time reading. This week they will be reading Fall Mixed Up by Bob Raczka. Come and see if you can find the mistakes in the words and pictures. Barnes & Noble Ala Moana Center; 11:00 A.M. For more information, click here. There will also be a special Nook Color storytime,
reading Chrysanthemum by Kevin Henkes. Click here for more info about that.
- Murder Leaves Its Mark Book Signing – The public is invited to Victoria Kneubuhl’s book-signing and appearance to mark the publication of her latest Mina Beckwith and Ned Manusia mystery, Murder Leaves Its Mark. We reviewed the first book in the series, Murder Casts A Shadow here. Barnes & Noble Kahala Mall; 2:00 P.M. For more information, please contact 737-3323.
Book Launch Celebration: Tasi’s Gift, A Tale of Samoa – Author, Tamara Montgomery, will read and autograph her new book. Award-winning illustrator Joe Dodd, Director of Design for the Department of Theatre and Dance at UH Mānoa will also be available. Tasi’s Gift is a touching story about Tuala, a young girl who learns the value of selfless giving from her grandfather Tasi with the help of a surprising assortment of creative animals. Native Books / Na Mea Hawaii (Ward Warehouse); 3:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. For more info, click here.
Sunday, November 13
Fred Soriano, Kalai Ki`i Pohaku, Carver of Stone book event – Charlene Asato has captured Fred Soriano’s philosophical approach to his stone carvings and garden landscaping and illustrates this book with her insightful photographs, brush and ink renderings and calligraphy. Join her and Fred and talk story about the development of the book and the process of carving stone and landscaping. Book is $25. Cards and prints of Fred’s work will be available also. Volcano Art Center, Niaulani Campus in Volcano Village; 3:00 P.M. to 4:30 P.M. Call (808) 967-8222 for more information.
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.
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.com. Mahalo and have a great weekend!
