Basically Books is celebrating Summer! For a limited time with the purchase of $75.00 of Basically Books and/or Petroglyph Press merchandise, you get a free copy of our bestselling Petroglyph Press cookbook Joys of Hawaiian Cooking by Martin and Judy Beeman.

Every year Hilo celebrates its diverse heritage with the World Heritage Festival. Held in downtown Hilo, the Festival is a showcase of all of the cultures that make our island home special. It is always an enjoyable day of music, food, dance, and other surprises.

The stores in downtown Hilo join in the celebration by participating in an exciting window display contest put on by Alice Moon & Company. The competition centers on the themes of diversity and world culture in the Hawaiian Islands.

Many stores participated in the contest this year, and the downtown area was decorated with a wide array of beautiful displays. For two weeks, a secret panel of judges examined the windows and cast their votes. In the end, the first place prize was awarded to Basically Books!

Basically Book's windows featured books, CDs, merchandise, and photographs that centered on the cultural diversity of our islands. Also included were several raised relief topographic maps of the Hawaiian Islands, a large map of King Kalakaua's trip around the world, and two globes.

Congratulations to everyone who participated in the Window Display Contest! Let's make next year even better!