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Kona Stories brings the warmth of Big Island hospitality to bookselling, offering a carefully curated selection that celebrates Hawaiian culture, Pacific literature, and the island lifestyle. Since 2006, the store has been a favorite stop for visitors exploring the Kona Coast and a gathering place for the west side's literary community. The Hawaiian cooking section is outstanding, featuring cookbooks that honor traditional and contemporary island cuisine. The children's section introduces keiki to stories rooted in Hawaiian traditions and Pacific Island cultures. The cafe serves Kona coffee grown just upslope, creating the perfect pairing of local brew and local books.
Kona Stories brings the warmth of Big Island hospitality to bookselling, offering a carefully curated selection that celebrates Hawaiian culture, Pacific literature, and the island lifestyle. Since 2006, the store has been a favorite stop for visitors exploring the Kona Coast and a gathering place for the west side's literary community. The Hawaiian cooking section is outstanding, featuring cookbooks that honor traditional and contemporary island cuisine. The children's section introduces keiki to stories rooted in Hawaiian traditions and Pacific Island cultures. The cafe serves Kona coffee grown just upslope, creating the perfect pairing of local brew and local books. Located in the heart of Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, this beloved bookstore has been serving the literary community since 2006, making it 20 years of championing books and readers.
Weekly keiki story time, monthly Hawaiian culture book club, Kona coffee and author pairings, and annual Big Island literary festival participation.
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