OFF THE WALL !!! we'll have used, rare, and out of print buke Hawaii/Pacific for look and for sale in the gallery beginning this Friday. you can pick them up off of the wall. you can thumb through the pages off of the wall. you can buy them off of the wall... hence the name. inventory will be refreshed throughout, and will be up until June 21st 📚🖇️
Native Books is celebrating Independent Bookstore Day on Saturday, April 25th! From 11am-ish until 5pm-ish we will be reading aloud from books with our friends (this includes you, if moved), while engaging with books and book people in ways we may not always have the opportunity to. Choose a book in the store or BYOBook. Readings will also be accessible and amplified on Nuʻuanu Ave via sound system. Mai paʻa i ka leo! Someone wise often reminds us: “Some of my best friends… are books!” (Someone wise is Maile Meyer)
You are warmly invited to join Ho‘opono – Mutual Emergence, a monthly engagement series with Aunty Manu (Dr. Manulani Aluli Meyer) and invited guests, grounded in the teachings of her book Hoʻopono Mutual Emergence.
In Hoʻopono, Aunty Manu reminds us that “knowledge does not stand alone—it lives in relationship.” These gatherings offer space to sit with the text, reflect together, and explore what it means to learn, listen, and emerge in community.
Session Details
🗓️ 2nd Wednesdays of each month starting February 11
⏰ 6:00–7:30 PM (HST)
💻 Zoom | Link in @wahine_wellness bio
2026 Dates:
February 11
March 11
April 8
May 13
June 10
July 8
August 12
September 9
October 14
November 11
If you feel called to engage with these teachings and be part of an ongoing learning community, please register using the link below. Once registered, you will receive Zoom access and additional details for the upcoming sessions.
For questions, please contact [email protected]
We look forward to gathering with you in the spirit of reflection, relationship, and mutual emergence
Honi Hala & @huimauliola summer weaving program for youth is open💚 Interest form is linked in the bio link! Do you know an 'ōpio who is interested in hana no'eau and thrives in a hands-on learning environment? This free 8 session program builds upon cultural knowledge, weaving technique, identity, and the growth of mauli ola🌱🌱🌱
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#alohaaina #hawaiian
✨ In our May workshop at @nativebookshi , we will be making a Turkish Map Book on 5/9 (Sat) &10 (Sun). This is a 2-day workshop where we will create a blank book from scratch that we will fill with folded maps. 📗
This book is perfect not only for maps, but also for storing leaflets or flyers and other folded papers. The folded maps open and close automatically as you open the book and turn the page. It can hold a map up to eight times larger than the size of the book itself. 😉
Make it a meaningful Mother’s Day weekend – come with your mom, bring a loved one, or treat yourself to a creative experience together. ❤️
So, join us to create this unique pop-up style book together. Registration is available on our homepage. Seats are limited, so don’t miss this opportunity!
We look forward to seeing you there. 🤙
5月のNative Booksさんでのワークショップはターキッシュマップブックに挑戦します！🎉
ケースバインディング工法で一冊の本を作るところから始め、本のサイズよりも大きな地図を、シンプルに折りたたんでしっかり収納できるように仕上げていきます。💪
本を開け閉めするときに地図が自然に開いたり閉じたりする、とてもユニークな一冊。地図だけでなく一枚ものの素敵なプリントや切り抜きなども、同じ折り方で収納できるのでとても応用が効きます。本の8倍大きなサイズのものでも収納可能です！💕
このワークショップは2日続けて作業を進めていきます。5/9(土)と5/10（日）の週末はじっくり本づくりに取り組んでみませんか？お席には限りがあります。この機会をどうかお見逃しなく！🌈
#handmadebook #bookbinding #Turkishmap #booklover #carftlover #maplover #map #workshop #Mother'sDay #手製本 #ハンドメイド #本好き #クラフト好き #ハワイ
Beloved Aunty Momi Mo’okini, One hundred years young a few days ago, honored at the Hawai’i Senate Chambers for her role as the kia’i of Mo’okini Heiau on Hawai’i island. Aunty Momi is the fifteenth direct descendent of her family that cares for the continued spiritual presence and teachings of Kānaka ‘Ōiwi on this site. E ola Aunty Momi Mo’okini!
Get kamaʻāina with our beloved author, Lurline Wailana McGregor, and the ancestral hands that shaped her new novel Waking in a Sea of Dreams.
Music: “Tree of Life” by Mokihana Flood
Available now ✨
Order your copy through the link in our bio.
Available through select booksellers in May.
The Coptic Binding workshop will be this Saturday, 4/25! 🥰
Would you like to make an ancient-style book with your own hands? 🤙
Coptic binding is one of the earliest forms of bookbinding, dating back to the 2nd century AD. In those days, pages were made of parchment and covers were made of wood. There was no glue – books were simply sewn together with thread. It was a very primitive structure, yet exceptionally flexible and durable. 📚
At this workshop, we will create a book using modern materials while following the original Coptic binding structure. 😇
This workshop is perfect for book lovers and craft lovers alike. No experience with bookbinding? No problem! We will be there to guide you, so please come and enjoy the experience of handmade bookbinding with us. ❤️
Seats are limited, and registration is available on our homepage (please see our bio). 🙋♀️
We very much look forward to seeing you there! ✨
今週の土曜日はコプティックバインディングに挑戦！ 📕
本が今の形になる元となった製本方法、コプティックバインディングで一緒に本を作ってみませんか？ 😊
2世紀頃、エジプトのキリスト教徒たちによって広まったコプティックバインディングは、当時はパーチメントのページと木の板でできたとてもシンプルなものでした。接着剤を使わず、糸だけで製本されるためとても原始的ですが、柔軟性に優れ、丈夫な構造が特徴です。ワークショップでは、当時の製本方法をそのまま生かしつつ、現代の身近な材料を使って一冊の本を仕上げます。💪
このワークショップは、本好きな方やクラフト好きな方にピッタリです。ブックバインディグが初めてという方でも安心して作業を進めていただけます。手作りの本を、楽しく一緒に作ってみませんか？ 💕
お席には限りがあります。お申し込みはホームページよりお願いいたします（プロフィールのリンクをご覧ください）。😽 当日、皆さんにお会いできるのを楽しみにしています！
@nativebookshi #handmadebook #bookbinding #copticbinding #ancientstyle #Copts #booklover #carftlover #workshop #手製本 #ハンドメイド #本好き #クラフト好き #ハワイ
We’re ecstatic to announce a new title: Waking in a Sea of Dreams by Lurline Wailana McGregor — a continuation of the award-winning novel Between the Deep Blue Sea and Me.
Moana Kawelo reawakens her ancestral ʻaumakua manō, leading her into the shadowy depths of her family’s past. Through fragmented visions and long-buried secrets, Moana traces her lineage, revealing concealed connections and unresolved trauma.
In the ever-changing tides of Hawaiian identity, she must navigate the challenges of reclaiming her spiritual heritage and carrying on the kuleana that binds her family.
Follow along to learn more about this riveting story and hear from Lurline about the method behind the moʻolelo. Please share with someone who would enjoy diving into this ancestral sea of dreams.
#bookgram #hawaii
Please join us Friday, April 17th for a conversation with poet, climate activist and the Spring 2026 Inouye Distinguished Chair, Kathy Jetnil-Kijiner, in discussion with Joy Enomoto and Lyz Soto.
Enjoy pūpū and talk story from 6 to 8pm
For more information, please contact [email protected]
On March 29, we will hold a store wide book sale. We’re a small independent bookstore preparing for our physical inventory on March 30th!📚
20% off in-store and online in preparation for our physical inventory.
Using the discount code: BOOKLOVER20
A portion of proceeds will be donated to the 2026 Hawaii Flood Relief Fund to aid those in a time of need right now. 💚
