Bamboo Ridge Press features its award-winning authors in an evening of readings Nov. 29 at Barnes & Noble. Marie Hara, Darrell H.Y. Lum, Wing Tek Lum and Gary Pak will share their works from 7 to 9 p.m.
Shakespeare on Sunday has a dramatic reading of "Measure for Measure," 7 p.m. Sunday at Barnes & Noble.
Bamboo Ridge Press features its award-winning authors in an evening of readings Nov. 29 at Barnes & Noble. Marie Hara, Darrell H.Y. Lum, Wing Tek Lum and Gary Pak will share their works from 7 to 9 p.m.
Linda Nagata, who has been working on a third science fiction novel, signs copies of her first two, "The Bohr Maker" and "Tech-Heaven," 7 p.m. today at Borders, Ward Centre.
Jay Hartwell recognizes Hawaiians who keep their traditions in "Na Mamo: Hawaiian People Today." He presents his work 10 to 11:30 a.m. tomorrow at Native Books & Beautiful Things, Merchant Street. Then from noon to 2 p.m., Hartwell will be at Waldenbooks, Windward Mall.
Jama Kim Rattigan offers a new book based on a tale from Hawaii, "The Woman in the Moon." Rattigan will be 10 a.m. to noon tomorrow at Hawaii Children's Book World, 1132 Bishop St.
Maui resident Sharon Keiko Simmons, who celebrates the strength of will that bestows grace in her family memoir, "Gaman: A Generation in Hawai'i," makes an appearance 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. tomorrow at Waldenbooks, Kaahumanu Center.
Arthur Suehiro presents his "Honolulu Stadium: Where Hawaii Played," 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. tomorrow at Honolulu Book Shops, Ala Moana, and 3 to 6 p.m. Nov. 29 at Borders, Waikele.
Master quilters display samples of their work and their new book, "Hawaiian Quilt Masterpieces," 1 p.m. tomorrow at Borders, Ward Centre. Elizabeth Akana, Junedale Quinories, Sharon Balai, Margo Morgan and Stan Yates each contributed to the book.
Sandi Takayama supplies a new hero for the Gingerbread Man tale in "The Musubi Man," which she will share 1 p.m. tomorrow at Honolulu Book Shops, Kailua.
Radio show host D. Trinidad Hunt offers a guide to help people find their purpose - "The Operator's Manual for Planet Earth." He will sign copies of his book, noon Sunday at Borders, Ward Centre.
Lisa Matsumoto and illustrator Michael Furuya present their latest book for children, "Beyond Ohi'a Valley: Adventures in a Hawaiian Rainforest," noon to 2 p.m. Sunday at Borders, Waikele. Their first book told the story of "How the B-52 Cockroach Learned to Fly."
Fred Barnett retells actual events in "Hawaii's Shark Stories," which he will autograph 1 p.m. Sunday at Honolulu Book Shops, Pearlridge.
Kevin Sullivan and illustrator Deb Aoki give a local spin to popular rhymes in "The Best Hawaiian Style Mother Goose Ever." They will be available for autographs, 4 p.m. Sunday at Borders, Waikele. Dennis Fujitake, who worked with Sullivan on "Return of the Dead Gecko," will also make an appearance.
Scott Shirai introduces his interactive book "Karaoke: Sing Along Guide to Fun & Confidence," noon to 1:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Monday at Clark Hatch Fitness Center, Fort Street. He also signs books 9 to 11 p.m. Nov. 29 at Beacons Restaurant, Pearl City.
In "A Legendary Tradition of Kamapua'a," Lilikala Kame'eleihiwa shares the epic story of a Hawaiian god. She offers insights into 19th-century Hawaiian culture, noon Nov. 29 at Borders, Ward Centre. She will also sign books at Bishop Museum's Shop Pacifica on Dec. 1.
Writers of all genres of fiction are welcome; the class will cover various aspects of writing a novel that sells. The first 10 to register will receive a critique of work in progress.
The workshop costs $300 ($45 discount for members). Call Rebecca at 595-0569.
"Shark Bites: True Tales of Survival": Greg Ambrose, $9.95, 144 pages, Bess PressThe author, a surfer and the Star-Bulletin's ocean reporter, retells the stories of 16 survivors of shark attacks. With illustrations by Kevin Hand and maps by Bryant Fukutomi.
"Watermelon Magic: Seeds of Wisdom, Slices of Life": Wally Amos and Stu Glauberman, $14.95, 116 pages, Beyond Words Publishing
"Talk from the soul" of the founder of Famous Amos Cookies uses watermelons as a metaphor for life, encouraging people to break their own stereotypes.
"From Royal Garden to Gothic Splendor": Rianna M. Williams, $20, 160 pages, St. Andrew's Cathedral
History of St. Andrew's Cathedral features full-page reproductions of stained glass windows (in color on cover, black-and-white inside). The book describes fund-raising to build St. Andrew's, one of the country's oldest Episcopal cathedrals, and how texts were translated into Hawaiian.
"The Woman in the Moon": Jama Kim Rattigan, $15.95, 30 pages, Little, Brown and Company
Polynesian folktale tells how Hina, a woman who strives to make the best tapa, comes to live in the moon. The tale is given a contemporary perspective, with details on the making and use of tapa and an author's note explaining her version. Carla Golembe provides illustrations .
"Obake Files": Glen Grant, $15, 272 pages, Mutual Publishing
Supernatural tales of Hawaii collected from various sources concern everything from haunted buildings and sacred stones to menehune and visions of Pele.
"So Grows the Willow": Sylvia L. Leong, $11.95, 199 pages, Vantage Press
Memoir of the Leong family's return to China from Hawaii in the late 1920s. Although at the time the author was a baby, she captures the family's time in Canton through their recollections.
"Artists/Hawaii": Joan Clarke and Diane Dods, $35, 133 pages, University of Hawai'i Press
Profiles of 22 contemporary Hawaii artists nominated by their peers, featuring four signature works from each artist. The artists include Satoru Abe, Gaye Chan, Franco Salmoiraghi and Toshiko Takaezu.
"The Hawaiian Journal of History": Edited by Michael E. Macmillan, $12, Hawaiian Historical Society
Vol. 30 (1996) contains articles on the events that led to the Mahele of 1848; oral traditions and stories of Kawaihapai, an ahupua'a of Waialua; the kingdom of Kauai; lei chants written for Queen Kapiolani; and entertainer John Adams Cummins. Also, Antonio Luis recalls his days as an interpreter on 1946 voyages bringing Filipino workers to the sugar plantations.
2. The Goodnight Gecko Gil McBarnet, Ruwanga Trading (1)
3. Three Whales Who Won the Heart of the World Suzanne Kita, Island Heritage (3)
4. Adventures of Aloha Bear and Maui the Whale Mark A. Wagenman, Island Heritage
5. Sand to Sea Stephanie Feeney and Ann Fielding, University of Hawai'i Press (10)
6. The Story of Aloha Bear Dick Adair, Island Heritage
7. The Stowaway Fairy in Hawaii Mary Koski, Island Heritage (9)
8. The Legend of the Laughing Gecko Bruce Hale, Geckostufs (5)
9. Hawaii Is a Rainbow Stephanie Feeney and Jeff Reese, University of Hawai'i Press
10. Gecko Hide and Seek Gil McBarnet, Ruwanga Trading (2)
2. Viewbook (series) Douglas Peebles, Hawaiian Resources (2)
3. From the Skies of Paradise (series) Glen Grant, Chris Cook, Tom Stevens and Douglas Peebles, Mutual Publishing
4. The Essential Guide to Maui Island Heritage (8)
5. Kauai, A Many Splendored Island Ronn Ronck and Douglas Peebles, Mutual Publishing
6. Hawaii Blossoms Dorothy and Bob Hargreaves, Island Heritage (3)
7. Kauai, The Garden Island Allan Seiden, Island Heritage (5)
8. Hawaii, The Aloha State Allan Seiden, Island Heritage
9. Tiny Treasures Mary Koski, Island Heritage
10. Fire in the Sea: An Anthology of Poetry and Art Sue Cowing, University of Hawai'i Press
1. (tie) The Three-Inch Golden Lotus Feng Jicai, University of Hawai'i Press (1)
3. Hawaii's Story by Hawaii's Queen Lydia Liliuokalani, Mutual Publishing H (7)
4. Hawaiian Mythology Martha Beckwith, University of Hawai'i Press (3)
5. Five Years on a Rock Milton Murayama, University of Hawai'i Press
6. All I Asking for Is My Body Milton Murayama, University of Hawai'i Press
7. Pouliuli Albert Wendt, University of Hawai'i Press
8. Myths and Legends of Hawaii W.D. Westervelt, Mutual Publishing H (5)
9. Stories of Hawaii Jack London, Mutual Publishing H
10. The Betrayal of Liliuokalani Helena G. Allen, Mutual Publishing H (6)
2. Shoal of Time Gavan Daws, University of Hawai'i Press H (4)
3. Hawaiian Names English Names Eileen Root, Press Pacifica (2)
4. Ka Lei Ha 'Aheo: Beginning Hawaiian Alberta Hopkins, University of Hawai'i Press (7)
5. Na Mele O Hawaii Nei Samuel Elbert and Noelani Mahoe, University of Hawai'i Press (6)
6. Obake - Ghost Stories in Hawaii Glen Grant, Mutual Publishing
7. Pele - Goddess of Hawaiian Volcanoes Herb Kane, Kane Press (8)
8. (tie) Hawaii This 'N That LaRue W. Piercy, Mutual Publishing (10)
8. (tie) Hurricane Iniki Jim Borg, Mutual Publishing
10. Big Island History Makers LaRue W. Piercy, Mutual Publishing
2. Hawaiian Dictionary (revised) Mary Pukui and Samuel Elbert, University of Hawai'i Press (3)
3. Chamorro-English Dictionary Donald Topping, Pedro Ogo and Bernadita Dungca, University of Hawai'i Press
4. Hawaii's Fishes: A Guide for Snorkelers, Divers and Aquarists John Hoover, Mutual Publishing (5)
5. The Food of Paradise: Exploring Hawaii's Culinary Heritage Rachel Laudan, University of Hawai'i Press
6. ABC (Alphabetically Based Computerized) Chinese-English Dictionary John DeFrancis, University of Hawai'i Press
7. Atlas of Hawaii O.A. Bushnell, Gavan Daws and Andrew Berger, Island Heritage (6)
8. Exotic Tropicals of Hawaii Angela Kay Kepler and Jacob R. Mau, Mutual Publishing (9)
9. The Hikers Guide to Oahu Stuart Ball Jr., University of Hawai'i Press
10. Hawaiian Almanac Clarice Taylor, Mutual Publishing
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