This Sunday, October 13 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm, enjoy the fascinating tales of popular speaker Bill Fernandez (author of Rainbows Over Kapaʻa) in celebration of his new book Kauaʻi Kids in Peace and War. These stories span Fernandez’s childhood growing up in Kapaʻa in the 1930’s and during World War II. This event will be held at Native […]
This Saturday, come to the Book Launch for a new book from UH Press titled The ʻUkulele: A History by Jim Tranquada and John King. Tranquada will be hosting a talk story session on the book that he and late ʻukulele master John King began many years ago. Learn about the fascinating history of the […]
If you’ve never been to one of the fantastic events at Native Books – Nā Mea Hawaiʻi, then auwē! You have no idea what you’re missing out on. A couple weeks ago, we went to the book launch of Hawaiian Surfing: Traditions from the Past by John R.K. Clark [read our review]. It was definitely […]
20 / 20 on 10 / 10! Starting tonight at midnight, Native Books will be celebrating 20 years of being a part of community with a 20-Hour “Share the Wealth” Event at their store on the ʻEwa end of Ward Warehouse. The celebration starts tonight, Saturday October 9 at Midnight (12:00am) and continues all throughout […]
Press Release: Award-winning author Arnold Hiura will present a special “talk story” and book-signing program at Native Books/Na Mea Hawaii at Ward Warehouse on Sunday, August 29, 3-5PM. Hiura’s presentation will feature stories and excerpts from his book, Kau Kau: Cuisine and Culture in the Hawaiian Islands, which examines the Islands’ rich food culture and […]
It’s time…it’s time…it’s Book End Time! Welcome to this week’s Book End, highlighting the weekend’s literary and library events here in Hawaii. First off, here’s your chance to help your favorite literary rodent! Esteemed author Frances H. Kakugawa is asking anyone who has ever read and enjoyed Wordworth’s tales to “Like” the official Wordsworth the […]
PRESS RELEASE Based on oral history interviews conducted by the Center for Oral History at UH Mānoa, Talking Hawai‘i’s Story: Oral Histories of an Island People presents a rich sampling of the landmark work done by the Center, making accessible 29 first-person narratives that previously only appeared in the COH semiannual newsletter. The book’s three […]
Native Books will be featuring local Kamehameha alum author, Bill Fernandez, with an author talk on Sunday, March 14 from 3 to 5 PM. Bill’s talk will start with an oli and include singing a little Don Ho. After the presentation there will be a book signing. Light refreshments will also be available. Rainbows Over […]
Moʻomanaʻo Moʻokalaleo Pūnaewele o Hawaiʻi
Moʻomanaʻo Moʻokalaleo Pūnaewele o Hawaiʻi
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