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Book End: Weekend of July 20, 2012

by Alex on July 20, 2012
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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. Support our local literary scene and our local libraries by attending these events.  Have a great weekend, everyone! Paradise Review Paradise Review is an online literary magazine based in Honolulu, keen on joining the local […]

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The Ukulele: A History (Book Review)

by Alex on July 20, 2012
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[gn_quote]I think it’s a whole culture…and it doesn’t seem particularly funny to me.                                                                                      -singer/songwriter Stephin Merritt[/gn_quote] When you think of the ʻukulele, what comes to mind? Depending on where you’re from and your exposure to Hawaiian culture, the ʻukulele may manifest in several forms:  “a promise of an island paradise, a tourist souvenir, an instrument […]

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Mahalo Book Sale for 6 Hours Only!

by Alex on July 19, 2012
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The Friends of the Aina Haina Public Library will be holding a Mahalo Book Sale for 6 hours only! The Friends of Aina Haina want to say Mahalo to the community for their support, continued donations throughout, and mostly for their patience while their book sales were on hold during the deliberation of bill HB1054. […]

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Talk Story On History of the ʻUkulele (Book Event)

by Alex on July 19, 2012
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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 […]

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Huki-Links: July 17, 2012

by Alex on July 17, 2012
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Welcome to Huki Links – highlighting some of our favorite literary links and more over the past week from across the ‘net!  For more about Huki-Links, check out our inaugural post. The best part of the “huki” is that we all pull together, if you find any fun or interesting book related links/articles please feel free to share […]

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Book End: Weekend of July 13, 2012

by Alex on July 13, 2012
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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. Support our local literary scene and our local libraries by attending these events.  Have a great weekend, everyone! Ongoing 1/2 Off Sale The 1/2 off sale of the Friends of Kaneohe Library will be for […]

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Huki-Links: July 10, 2012

by Alex on July 10, 2012
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Welcome to Huki Links – highlighting some of our favorite literary links and more over the past week from across the ‘net!  For more about Huki-Links, check out our inaugural post. The best part of the “huki” is that we all pull together, if you find any fun or interesting book related links/articles please feel free to share […]

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M.I.A. Summer Writing Sessions

by Misty on July 9, 2012
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The M.I.A. Art and Literary Series is always a monthly treat, but I find that I love it even more in the summer when they host their Summer Hiatus Writing Sessions. This season promises a great lineup of talented workshop leaders and inspiring sessions but the best part is, it’s all completely free! Last month (June) […]

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Book End: Weekend of July 6, 2012

by Alex on July 6, 2012
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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. Support our local literary scene and our local libraries by attending these events.  Have a great weekend, everyone! [gn_divider] Friday, July 6 Antonio Rocha’s “Jungle Tales” – Antonio Rocha is an internationally-acclaimed and award-winning storyteller, mime, and […]

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Huki-Links: July 3, 2012

by Alex on July 3, 2012
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Welcome to Huki Links – highlighting some of our favorite literary links and more over the past week from across the ‘net!  For more about Huki-Links, check out our inaugural post. It’s been a long hiatus for huki-links, but I’m hoping to regularly bring back this on a weekly basis with a new Tuesday slot.  Some of the […]

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FLH 65th Annual Book Sale (Photo Gallery)

by Alex on June 29, 2012
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There are still two days left for the 65th Annual Friends of the Library of Hawaii Book Sale at McKinley High.  On Saturday, June 30, everything will be 50% off!  And on Sunday, it’s time to clean up as everything is only 50 cents!  It’s a great time to pick up some great books (well, […]

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