Native Hawaiian authors

Discover island stories through curated books by Hawaiʻi's own authors

This year, I made it my goal to read more stories from Hawaiʻi's own authors, and it's been a beautiful, grounding journey. Our office sits near Native Books, a favorite spot for discovering local voices, and joining ʻŌiwi Book Club (which meets over Zoom) has deepened my connection to Native Hawaiian perspectives. This holiday season, I'll be gifting these curated reads to everyone on my list. There's something special about letting the islands speak through their own storytellers. For more on embracing the spirit of place, check out our guide to *Discover Hawaii's Most Charming Small Towns Where Island Spirit Shines*, it pairs perfectly with a book and a beach chair.