Inspired by a booklist I made for a friend who wanted to help others understand Hawaiʻi after the fires and heavy rains, when people around her said, “so many people visit there,” and were reminded: people live there. This is a curated collection of books about Hawaiʻi, its people, history, culture, and everything beyond the visitor’s view.
created by kimikat
last updated April, 2026

![The Value of Hawaii: Knowing the Past, Shaping the Future by Craig Howes [University of Hawaii Press, 2010] (Paperback) [Paperback]](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1696910375i/142447055.jpg)



