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Now serving time in federal prison, Louis Kealoha speaks publicly for the first time to journalist Mary Zanakis about his once-promising career and his fall from grace through the biggest public corruption case in Hawai‘i history. Join us this Saturday, Sept. 30 at Barnes & Noble Ala Moana starting at 2 p.m. for the book signing of Watermark Publishing’s newest title “Louis Looks Back: The Rise and Fall of Honolulu’s Top Cop.”

Like so many, our hearts are broken by the devastation on Maui. In 2019 we published Exploring Historic Maui by George Engebretson, Jill Engledow and Summer Kupau, a hardcover book offering a unique historical tour of the island. With its rare archival photos and locator maps, the book is a one-of-a-kind retrospective on Maui’s vibrant small towns, with a special focus on Lahaina’s family businesses and historic sites. Watermark Publishing is donating proceeds from book sales to the Hawaii Community Foundation’s Maui Strong Fund. Visit our website to purchase your copy and help support Maui’s relief and rebuilding efforts.

https://bookshawaii.net/products/exploring-historic-maui

Ten years later, the ramifications of the Kealoha mailbox trial are still reverberating. Can't remember all the crazy details? Former public defender Alexander Silvert's revealing and insightful "The Mailbox Conspiracy" will have you exclaiming all over again: This can't be real.(?!?!) See what Silvert thinks of where the case has left us today in his Honolulu Civil Beat op-ed piece.

The Kealoha Mailbox Conspiracy: 10 Years Later, Where Are We Now? Real reform has been stymied by politicians who continue to believe that Hawaii corruption is just a few bad apples.

Mahalo to the Honolulu Star-Advertiser team for picking "Voices of Hawaii - Vol. 2" and "Wordsworth the Haiku Teacher" to include on this weekend's Summer Reading list!

There's nothing like cozying up in bed with a good book! We're excited to partner up with Tea Chest Hawaii for this Moe Moe Better Sleep Giveaway! You could win three of our reader favorites, plus a bunch of other awesome prizes!

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This US-based giveaway ends March 19th at 11:59 HST. The winner will be contacted via the Instagram account only. No purchase necessary. This giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed, or administered by or associated with Instagram or Facebook.

One (1) winner will receive:

Tea Chest Hawaii - Hawaiian Natural Tea For a Year (value $200)

● MAHINA | For Sleep - nine (9) 20 count boxes

● NANEA | For Anxiety - nine (9) 20 count boxes

● One (1) Aloha in a Cup Tea-Shirt

● One (1) Hawaiian Natural Tea Stainless Steel Thermal Tumble

Noho Home - 'Upena Huli Luxury Sheet Set (value $170 - $270)

● One (1) 'Upena Huli Luxury Sheet Set includes pillowcase, fitted sheet and flat sheet in winner's choice of size.

Watermark Publishing - Book Bundle (value $60)

● One (1) Voices of Hawaii by author Jane Marshall Goodsill

● One (1) Voices of Hawaii - Vol 2 by author Jane Marshall Goodsill

● One (1) Fascinating Facts About Hawaii by author Jim Loomis

dōTERRA Essential Oils provided by Lauren Goo (value $80)

● One (1) Pebble Diffuser

● One (1) 15ml bottle of Serenity Essential Oil

Kimié Miner and Haku Collective (value $40)

● One (1) Na Hoku Hanaohano winning Hawaiian Lullaby album

● One (1) You Are My Sunshine swaddle with English and Hawaiian lyrics

A few photos from Ali Silvert's "The Mailbox Conspiracy" book signing at Talk Story Bookstore this past weekend. Mahalo to store owner, Ed Justus (pictured with Ali), for hosting!

A great interview with Alexander Silvert ("The Mailbox Conspiracy") by The Garden Island Newspaper!

‘Mailbox Conspiracy’ author Alexander Silvert talks corruption on Kaua‘i visit KALAHEO — Nearly a decade ago, federal Public Defender Alexander Silvert was assigned to represent a man accused of stealing a mailbox, setting into motion an investigation that blew the lid off what would become known as “the greatest corruption case in Hawai‘i history.”

Author Alexander Silvert will be on Kauai at the Talk Story Bookstore to -- what else? -- talk story about the infamous Kealoha Mailbox Trial and sign copies of his book, THE MAILBOX CONSPIRACY.

"The Eddie" will go! Learn more about the courageous Eddie Aikau whose name graces the famed surf contest and his final voyage with the Hokulea in EDDIE WEN' GO: https://bookshawaii.net/products/eddie-wen-go-softcover-edition

Join author Jane Marshall Goodsill at author events this Saturday (1/21) at Barnes & Noble, next Saturday (1/28) at Na Mea Hawaii and the following Saturday (2/4) at BookEnds. Barnes & Noble event to benefit the Liljestrand House Foundation, and special guests in attendance at Na Mea Hawaii!

Join author Jane Marshall Goodsill at DaShop.hnl in Kaimuki for a fun reading, talk-story and music celebrating VOICES OF HAWAII - VOL. 2 on Saturday, January 14! Space is limited; RSVP for the free event: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jane-marshall-goodsill-at-da-shop-author-reading-book-signing-tickets-484987409397

Meet author Alexander Silvert (THE MAILBOX CONSPIRACY) at the Kailua Town Farmers' Market this Sunday, October 2, from 8am to noon!

Legacy Isle Publishing author Joyce Iwash*ta and student illustrator Kelson Gallano featured on Hawaiʻi Public Radio to talk about their book, WHAT THE WORLD NEEDS NOW: A Guide for Helping Kids Make Good Choices.

Pandemic inspires Big Island educator and student to create book on making good choices A book written by an educator and illustrated by a Kaʻū High School student explores the power of choice and helps guide kids to make good choices. HPR’s Jason Ubay has more.

Author Frances H. Kakugawa talked with Hawaiʻi Public Radio about her dream of having Wordsworth the Poet turned into a musical.

Hawaiʻi children’s book series to become a musical in Hilo The University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo is producing a "Wordsworth the Poet" musical. It will debut in November. HPR's Jayna Omaye spoke with author Frances Kakugawa.

Author Frances H. Kakugawa's Wordsworth the Poet was featured in a read-aloud session with First Lady of Hawaii Dawn Amano-Ige. Enjoy Wordsworth's first adventure as Mrs. Ige reads from this captivating and creative children's book!

Wordsworth the Poet by Frances Kakugawa

Congratulations to author John Madinger for his Honorable Mention win from the Public Safety Writers Association (Published Fiction category) for PIPE DREAMS! This captivating novel from retired Treasury investigator Madinger takes readers back to Prohibition-era Hawaii for a new look at the infamous Massie case.

Author Alexander Silvert joins Honolulu Civil Beat's Nick Grube at DaShop.hnl for Civil Beat Book Club discussion on THE MAILBOX CONSPIRACY on July 27! Register for the event here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/civil-beat-book-club-discussion-the-mailbox-conspiracy-tickets-354936443457

Former state attorney general David Louie and former federal defender Alexander Silvert will sign their fascinating books featuring the inside stories behind some of Hawaii's biggest legal cases on June 18 at Barnes & Noble!

Louie shares his behind-the-scenes look at the inner workings of government. Silvert details the unbelievable (yet totally true) discoveries in the infamous Kealoha mailbox trial.

Have you seen Hana Hou! The Magazine of Hawaiian Airlines's fantastic story on Brother Noland - 2TU Records, Ltd.'s Hōʻea Initiative program? Skills from The Hawaiian Survival Handbook in action!

Wordsworth the Poet is VERY excited -- UH Hilo Performing Arts department will be putting on a musical about him! Based on Frances H. Kakugawa's books, Wordsworth's story will come alive on the stage in English and Hawaiian. You can audition to be in the cast -- see details in Wordsworth's post.

Whether you're buying or selling a home, can help! Author Clear Englebert will offer a series of three talks based on his newest book, FENG SHUI FOR REAL ESTATE.

Feng Shui for Real Estate Webinars At my publisher’s suggestion, I am exploring conducting webinars in place of in-person seminars. In February, I will offer three webinars based on my newest book, Feng Shui for Real Estate. The fir…

Santa brought us great reviews of THE MAILBOX CONSPIRACY by Alexander Silvert, PLAGUE DOCTORS by Jonathan Dworkin and PIPE DREAMS by John Madinger. (Mahalo to reviewer Don Wallace!) Start the new year out with a good read -- we suggest these three, of course, but take a peek at Honolulu Magazine's full list of seven!

7 Hawai‘i Books to Give ’Em Something to Talk About this Holiday Season Extraordinary times, Exceptional titles.

Photos from author Jane Goodsill's Big Island fall book tour. If you're still searching for that "just right" gift for someone, shop local and support one of these wonderful stores who hosted Jane: Basically Books, Big Island BookBuyers, Kona Stories, Lyman Museum and Mission House, Donkey Mill Art Center.

We are extending our advance copy order deadline for THE MAILBOX CONSPIRACY and PLAGUE DOCTORS 'til Thanksgiving! Order now and get your copy shipped out at the end of November. These titles won't hit bookstores or other online retailers until mid to late December. (PS: The website deadline says 11/24 but we're giving you, our social media friends, a few extra days - til 11/28. Shhhh! It's a secret!)

THE MAILBOX CONSPIRACY by Alexander Silvert and PLAGUE DOCTORS by Dr. Jonathan Dworkin will hit bookstores this December, but you have until Nov. 8 to order direct from us and get your copy in mid-November! Visit www.bookshawaii.net to order today.

Author Frances H. Kakugawa in an upcoming event with AARP Hawaii for National Family Caregiver Month: "Giving Care - A Poet's Caregiving Journey, Featuring Frances Kakugawa" Come, laugh, shout, whimper, weep, or remain silent and listen as award-winning author Frances Kakugawa shares her poetry, humor and experiences to tell us about how she rose above the burden of caregiving and found meaning and dignity in caring for her mother, who had Alzheimer’s disease.

Optional writing workshop, or just listen in. This event will be conducted over Zoom. To register: https://local.aarp.org/aarp-event/aarp-hi-giving-care-a-poets-caregiving-journey-hawai-111321-pjn8zfnkj6g.html

Giving Care - A Poet's Caregiving Journey, Featuring Frances Kakugawa Celebrate National Family Caregiver Month!GIVING CAREA Poet's Caregiving JourneyFeaturing Frances Kakugawa(on Zoom)Come, laugh, shout, whimper, weep, or

Mahalo to the Highway Inn Kaka'ako 'ohana for sharing author Lois Kim's MOMMY LOVES YOU and MY BEST FRIEND with Kristi Yamaguchi and Kristi Yamaguchi's Always Dream literacy program! Highway Inn employee Justin (shown here) says that his younger brother had a great experience through the program.

Our friends at Pagoda Floating Restaurant & Catering have made Coach Dick Tomey's "Rise of the Rainbow Warriors" part of their awesome bento package for the upcoming game! Order your bento pack before they're gone: https://www.pagodahawaii.com/rainbow-warrior-football-bento-and-parking/

Aloha Warrior Fans! Pagoda Floating Restaurant & Catering has an awesome game day deal going on! Score a copy of Coach Dick Tomey's "Rise of the Rainbow Warriors" AND off-campus parking for the Nov. 6 game AND 'ono food: https://www.pagodahawaii.com/rainbow-warrior-football-bento-and-parking/