Curated Selection Now Available Online

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Exciting New Releases!

  • Bookshops and Bonedust
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  • The Joy Of Exploring Gardens -- Lonely Planet
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  • DK Eyewitness Encyclopedia of Everything
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  • The Calvin and Hobbes Portable Compendium Set 1 by Bill Watterson
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  • HC Psychedelic Wild Child By Dawn Hurwitz
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  • Psychedelic Wild Child By Dawn Hurwitz
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  • Eventide Water City by Chris McKinney
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  • Hawaii’s Reef Fish: Food, Science and Tradition by Cassandra Pardee and Craig Omori
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  • Queen Emma -- Emma Kaleleonālani by Alfons L. Korn and Barbara Bennett Peterson
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  • Wake Up, Mermaids! written and illustrated by Tammy Yee
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Learn About Hawaiian Culture

  • Ano Lani Hawaiian Mystic Moon Chart 2023-24 Kahu Silva
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  • Nānā i ke Kumu: Helu 'Ekolu (Vol 3) by Lynette K. Paglaniwan, Richard Likeke Pagliniwan, Dennis Kauahi, and Valli Kalei Kanuha
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  • The Moʻolelo Hawaiʻi of Davida Malo Volume 2 by Davida Malo, Charles Langlas, et al.
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  • Nānā I Ke Kumu Look to the Source: Volume II by Mary Kawena Pukui, E.W. Haertig, Catherine A. Lee
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  • Practical Folk Medicine Of Hawaii by Likeke R. McBride
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  • Place Names of Hawaii by Mary Kawena Pukui , Samuel H. Elbert , et al.
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  • Stars Over Hawaii by E H Bryan, Dr. Richard Crowe
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  • The Moʻolelo Hawaiʻi of Davida Malo Volume 1: Ka ‘Ōlelo Kumu by Davida Malo and Jeffrey Lyon
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  • Nānā I Ke Kumu Look to the Source: Volume I by Mary Kawena Pukui, E.W. Haertig, Catherine A. Lee
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  • A Mahalo Day By Dr. Carolan
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Learn About Hawaiian History

  • Princess Ruth Keelikolani
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  • Alternate Currents, Reiki's Circulation
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  • Niihau Place Names
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  • Feathered Gods and Fishhooks by Patrick Kirch
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  • Tsunami! Hawaii's Amazing History of Monster Waves by Walt Dudley
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  • Na Pule Kahiko; Ancient Hawaiian Prayers by June Gutmanis
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  • Across Species and Cultures Edited by Ryan Tucker Jones and Angela Wanhalla
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  • Sovereign Sugar (Paper)
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  • Ke Kumu Aupuni: The Foundation of Hawaiian Nationhood (Hardcover) by Samuel Kamakau, translated by Puakea Nogelmeier
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  • Leveraging Sovereignty: Kauikeaouli by J. Susan Corley
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Learn Olelo Hawaii

  • Ano Lani Hawaiian Mystic Moon Chart 2023-24 Kahu Silva
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  • Instant Hawaiian by Jack Christensen, Kalani Meinecke, et al.
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  • Nā Kai 'Ewalu Beginning Hawaiian Lessons, Textbook 1 by William H. Wilson
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  • The Moʻolelo Hawaiʻi of Davida Malo Volume 2 by Davida Malo, Charles Langlas, et al.
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  • Hawaiian Dictionary by Mary Kawena Pukui and Samuel H. Elbert
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  • Ke Ao Nani, He Puke Hua'olelo 1000 by Alohalani Housman
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  • Hānau Ka Ua: Hawaiian Rain Names (English and Hawaiian Edition) by Collette Leimomi Akana
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  • An Easy Guide to the Hawaiian Language by Jade Mapuana Riley
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  • New Pocket Hawaiian Dictionary by Mary Kawena Pukui and Samuel H. Elbert
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  • Place Names of Hawaii by Mary Kawena Pukui , Samuel H. Elbert , et al.
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Hawaii Children's Books

  • Too Many Mangos by Tammy Paikai
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  • Ke Ao Nani, He Puke Hua'olelo 1000 by Alohalani Housman
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  • Kona and His Hard Shell by Crissy Miyake
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  • A Mahalo Day By Dr. Carolan
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  • Pele Finds A Home (Hawaiian Legends: for Little Ones) Board Book by Gabrielle Ahulii
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  • Hina (Hawaiian Legends for Little Ones) Board Book by Gabrielle Ahulii
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  • Ohana Means Family (Hardcover) by Loomis Ilima
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  • A Keiki's First Word Book by Puakea Nogelmeier
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  • A Song for the Colors and Flowers of Hawaii by Kawaikapuokalani Hewett
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  • Maui Hooks The Islands Board Book by Gabrielle Ahulii
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A lovely Hawaiian bookstore with contemporary books and a large children's section. They also have maps, gifts and cultural items. There was a nice selection of cookbooks and accessories like spices as well. Also, the restroom was clean. The owner and staff are friendly and welcoming.

Charlotte Dungan

Brick & mortar bookstores are few and far between in Hawaii so I was happy to find this little gem. The selection was excellent for such a small shop. I noticed that rather than have 20 copies each of a few editions, they have 1 or 2 copies from a large variety. Check out the classics section.

Christine Petersen

Best place for maps, all kinds of dust collectors and knick knacks, some useful, all beautiful. Postcards, jewelry, Petroglyph Press books(Hawaiian genre) etc. Good spot for high end souvenirs, but also something in every price range. Worth a visit if you're looking for something to do that's not a box store.

Sian Teske

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