Crime fiction exploded in the late 19th and early 20thCentury branching into sub-genres like “psychological suspense” and “police procedural”. Dime novel and pulp magazine mysteries filled popular culture with noir detectives and sultry femme fatales. They were iconic ingredients in crime fiction recipes of the period. One aspect of the mystery/crime fiction genre that continues […]
Story time has just begun and it’s my turn to blog a book review! I just finished singing “If You’re Happy and You Know It” with some First Book-Oahu volunteers, in front of about 30 kids! They’re all so adorable and happy. If you haven’t been to one of First Book-Oahu’s book fairs then you’re […]
Happy New Year! Hau’oli Makahiki Hou! You may have noticed a slight decrease in posts here at HBB (especially regarding our Library Tour— where we hit a bit of a snag and have not recovered). Despite failing to complete our Library Challenge by the end of the year (and my tendency to wallow) we’re still here and eager to […]
posted by M.L. Sanico Cook book recommendations for the holiday party season! Office potlucks, family gatherings, barbecue at the beach with friends… you’re sure to find something for everyone in these books! If you’ve been to a local-style Thanksgiving celebration then you know exactly what I’m talking about. There’s no such thing as Thanksgiving “dinner”… […]
Happy Veterans Day to all of the active and retired service members whose tremendous sacrifice has enabled us to enjoy so many liberties. Alex and I are both local Army-brats and having grown up in military families we celebrate Veterans Day with devotion. We are both unabashed patriots (especially Alex) and I couldn’t let another national holiday go […]
Write it in your calendar now, before you forget! Block off June 20th through June 28th as “BOOKED” because that’s what you’ll be. Yep, it’s that time of year again! Time for the annual book sale hosted by the Friends of the Library of Hawaii. Nine whole days of book rummaging, great deals and literary […]
One of Hawaii’s largest independent publishers turns 30 this year! Bess Press has been printing books in the islands and greater Pacific region since 1979 giving many local authors a chance to have their voices heard. They donate to and participate in events that encourage literacy in the community and have produced some of the most […]
Moʻomanaʻo Moʻokalaleo Pūnaewele o Hawaiʻi
Moʻomanaʻo Moʻokalaleo Pūnaewele o Hawaiʻi
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