Tom Peek “Daughters of Fire” events

by Alex on March 13, 2013
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Tom Peek will be returning to Oahu for a number of book readings this week! Peek, who will be reading from his novel Daughters of Fire, will be visiting book stores and a library from March 13 – March 17. Here is his schedule: Wednesday, March 13 (today!), 6:00PM – Kapolei Public Library Saturday, March 16, 1:00 […]

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Meet the Author: Juliet Kono

by Alex on September 12, 2010
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Press Release Author Juliet S. Kono will be featured in a “Meet the Author” program at Kapolei Public Library on Saturday, September 25 at 11 a.m. in the Adult Fiction Section (second floor).                 Kono will read selections from her latest book “Anshū” and share some of her experiences while writing the novel.  “Anshū,” based on […]

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Kapolei Library will Offer Special Events in June-July 2010

by Alex on June 7, 2010
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PRESS RELEASE Kapolei Public Library will offer special events for the whole family in celebration of the 2010 HSPLS Children’s Summer Reading Program from June -July.  Admission is free. Keiki Storytimes: Summer 2010 will be held on Mondays and Thursdays through August 28, except on holidays and days when other special events are scheduled.  All […]

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Book End – Weekend of Sep. 19

by Alex on September 18, 2009
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posted by A.Alba The big news this week is that Hawaii is #1 in the vote to win 50,000 books from First Book’s “What Book Got You Hooked?” campaign.  When we first tweeted about this in August, Hawaii was #46.  Then, last week when we wrote this post, Hawaii was at #6.  Thanks to everybody who has […]

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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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Kapolei Library: Anniversary Celebration

by Misty on August 27, 2009
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posted by M.L. Sanico Oahu’s youngest library is turning 5 years old! To celebrate, the Friends of the Kapolei Library are hosting a book sale this Saturday, August 29th from 9-5 pm. Special musical guests, the Spring Wind Quintet-one of the nation’s leading woodwind quintets for chamber music, will hold a concert performance in the […]

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