Favorite book about or set in Hawaii? Fiction or nonfiction.
Favorite book about or set in Hawaii? Fiction or nonfiction.
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Favorite book about or set in Hawaii? Fiction or nonfiction.
Michner’s Hawaii.
Molokai and Honolulu by Alan Brennert
Agree, some of my favorites!
Everything by Armine von Tempski. All her books were autobiographical. Born and bred on Maui at the end of the 19th century into the early 20th century. “Born in Paradise” and “Aloha.” Her father was the manager of the Haleakala Ranch. Might be available at the library but you will have better luck on Amazon. Also, “Shark Dialogues” by Kiana Davenport. She wrote another book, afterward, but I didn’t care for it. “Hawaii’s Story” by Hawaii’s Queen, Liliuokalani. “Stories of Hawaii” by Jack London. “Hawaii” James Michener. I was very lucky to live on Maui for a short period of time 20 yrs ago, and have lost track of how many times I’ve visited…happy reading!!
Hawaii by Michener!
Shoal of Time by Gavan Daws (history); Holy Man: Father Damien of Molokai by Gavan Daws (bio); The Red Wind by Ian McMillan (fiction); Shark Dialogues by Kiana Davenport (fiction)
“Land and Power Hawaii” by George Cooper & Gavan Daws. A scathing view of just what the title says. A part of Hawaiian history that few know about. Ok. I think I’m done now…?
Moloka’i by Alan Brennert
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Definitely, Hawaii by James Michener.
James Michener’s Hawaii (altho it takes a while to get to Hawaii)
The Islands at the End of the World by Austin Aslan.
Molokai…..
The Descendants by Kaui Hart Hemmings. Amazing book.
Thank you, everyone, for all the great suggestions!!
Molokai. Best ever. By Brennert
Hawaii by James Michener
From Here to Eternity
Hawaii by James Michener
Honolulu and Moloka’i both by Alan Brennert
The Last Aloha by Gaellan Quinn
I started reading Michener’s Hawaii, thanks to this post. I’m heading to Hawaii in three weeks for the first time, and this read is getting me so amped! Thanks for the suggestion to all those that suggested it!! I just wanted to come back and let people know their suggestions are useful! ??