Book Review- Wayfinding Through the Storm

by Misty on February 4, 2010
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One of the books recommended to us by Manoa Library Branch Manager Christel Collins, as part of our Library Tour Challenge, is the latest historic composition of Gavan Daws. Wayfinding Through the Storm (Watermark, 2009) is one of the most unique books I’ve ever read.  With the subtitle “Speaking Truth to Power at Kamehameha Schools […]

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Book Review: Stories of Aloha by Jocelyn Fujii

by Alex on October 3, 2009
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[gn_quote]This is a story of those who define Hawaiʻi. This is a story of Aloha.[/gn_quote] It goes without saying that anyone who lived in Hawaiʻi knows Aloha Airlines was one of its long-standing institutions, one that served the Hawaiian Islands for over 61 years spreading the spirit of Aloha across the state and around the […]

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Book Review: Night Fisher

by Alex on September 16, 2009
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I thought it would be nice to highlight a different medium of literature here at Hawaii Book Blog.  Comic books and graphic novels have slowly gained respect over the years in literary circles and mainstream media.  The format has blossomed over the last few decades, engaging readers with  creative and innovative storytelling techniques. Knowing that I enjoy a good […]

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