Recs if you like Hawaii's Story by Hawaii's Queen...
Literature of the Global South
Writing and voices from outside of the white Western canon. Fiction and Non-fiction with an emphasis in diaspora, decolonization, global history, and resistance narratives from around the world. Features African, Asian, Central American, South American, Caribbean, and Middle Eastern voices.
Began with many recommendations from Jamin Anderson (@jaminanderson__ on Instagram) and has expanded with the help of the Pagebound community.
“tiny bookshop” books 📚
books featured in the cozy video game “tiny bookshop”
The PI in AAPI!
Disclaimer: I am not Pacific Islander, but we should all strive to read more Pasifika authors!
The grouping of Pasifika and Asian communities has a complex history. And because of this grouping, Pasifika authors are largely underrepresented.
Check out Pacific Islanders in Publishing (I cannot figure out how to hyperlink, sorry) for more recs!
I have not read all of the books on this list, so please let me know if any are not fit for this list!
Suggestions are always welcome!
The PI in AAPI!
Disclaimer: I am not Pacific Islander, but we should all strive to read more Pasifika authors!
The grouping of Pasifika and Asian communities has a complex history. And because of this grouping, Pasifika authors are largely underrepresented.
Check out Pacific Islanders in Publishing (I cannot figure out how to hyperlink, sorry) for more recs!
I have not read all of the books on this list, so please let me know if any are not fit for this list!
Suggestions are always welcome!
Native Hawaiian Books
Native Hawaiians, Kānaka Maoli, are an indigenous population in Polynesia. Many people are familiar with the U.S. occupied "State of Hawaii," but not the sovereign nation of Hawaiʻi. Here's a list from Kānaka and local authors about the islands, history, culture as well as fiction!
Classics Written by Women
Just a collection of classics written by women, this is a diverse reading experience with voices of women from across time and boarders.
tiny bookshop
(almost) every book in the game: tiny bookshop
Audiobook Narrator Spotlight: Emily Woo Zeller
📍inspired by @erintripsey's lists of the same title
Emily Woo Zeller is an American voice actress and audiobook narrator. She has been awarded since 2013 by the Earphone Awards among many other institutions for her audiobook narration. You can find her voice acting roles in multiple Pokemon projects and Cyberpunk 2077.
Tiny Bookshop Game Books
This is a list of (most) every book mentioned in the video game 'Tiny Bookshop'
Read The States Challenge - Hawai'i
This is a list of books for the Read The States Challenge. Read any on each of the state lists and be awarded the pride of knowing you have read all across the US!
Tiny Bookshelf!
All Non-Fiction books that appear in the Tiny Bookshop catalogue. Currently in works!
Books that Take Place in Hawaii
Known for beautiful beaches and exciting volcanoes, this tropical place isn't just tourism, but home to many people. It's history is just as rich as the resorts tucked between palm trees.
