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.
Today is the birthday of Hawaiʻi’s last reigning monarch, Liliʻuokalani. One of the many hats (crowns?) worn by the multi-talented monarch was that of a writer and author. One of the must-read pieces of Hawaii history is her book Hawaii’s Story by Hawaii’s Queen. One of Misty’s first posts on Hawaii Book Blog talked briefly about it. You can read it here: [Lili’uokalani: Queen & Author]. It’s such an important part of Hawaii’s past, we definitely want to revisit it again in the future. Hauʻoli Lā Hānau, Queen Liliʻuokalani!
[gn_divider]Now on to the events…
Saturday, September 3
First Saturday Sale – Brought to you every month by the Friends of the Library of Hawaiʻi. There are over 2,500 everyday selections. September’s specials include $1 fiction, biographies, literature, romance, cookbooks, hobbies, children’s books and music. All proceeds will go to support Hawaii’s 50 public libraries. Bill’s Bookmobile (690 Pohukaina St.); 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. For more info, click here.
- Children’s Storytime – Come to the book store every Saturday for a fun keiki story time reading. This week they will be reading Adventures of Biscuit by Alyssa Satin Capucilli and Biscuit will be a special guest at this reading! For more information, click here. Barnes & Noble Kahala Mall; 11:00 A.M.
- NOOK Color Storytime – How’s this one? Taking technology to the next logical step, enjoy a unique children’s storytime experience as they read Puff, the Magic Dragon to the kids through a NOOK Color. Barnes & Noble Ala Moana Center; 11:00 A.M. For more information, click here.
You Will Call Me Drog book launch – Come and celebrate the book launch of local author Sue Cowing’s debut novel, You Will Call Me Drog. Join us for a reading and signing by Sue and Drog, prizes, refreshments and a special performance by Drog’s new favorite dancing girl! Barnes & Noble Kahala Mall; 2:00 P.M. For more information read our post about the news release, or visit the Barnes & Noble website.
Ua Mau Ke Ea Sovereignty Endures Book Launch – Come and enjoy the book launch for a new political book, Ua Mau Ke Ea Sovereignty Endures: Overview of the Political and Legal History of the Hawaiian Islands. This book is the work of David Keanu Sai, Ph.D. Come, listen to Dr. Keanu Sai speak about the issues surrounding his book and talk story. Native Books/Na Mea Hawai`i (Ward Warehouse); 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. For more information, call the book store at 596-8885.
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 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.com. Mahalo and have a great weekend!
