Nestled in the vibrant Kaimukī neighborhood, da Shop: books + curiosities features a diverse selection of local, national and international bestselling titles for all ages.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Author Talks, Sales, & Bookish Gatherings. Check out our Event Page to learn more.
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da Shop: Keiki Workshop and Read Aloud with Benjamin Fairfield
March 7, 10:30am - 11:30am
da Shop: books + curiosities
Learn moreCome join us in person for an exciting da Shop hands-on workshop with local educator and ethnomusicologist Benjamin Fairfield, author of Kani ka ʻŌpala: How Can Garbage Sing? Attendees will learn how to build a "Squalkie-Talkie" - a homemade instrument that can sing like a chicken, talk like a robot, and purr like a bobcat.
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"From Aloha to Zippy's" Book Launch: Keiki Art Exhibit
March 14, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Bess Press
Join local publishers Bess Press for the launch of From Aloha to Zippy's , the newest keiki book, with artist & illustrator, Kelsie Dayna! This event is free to the public.
Explore a keiki-friendly exhibit featuring supersized alphabet pages from the book, get your book signed from artist Kelsie Dayna, who will be onsite for a meet-and-greet, enjoy some snacks from Zippy's, and more!
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da Shop: Author Talk with Tasha Faruqui
Thursday, Mar 19 from 5 pm to 6 pm
da Shop: books + curiosities
Learn moreCome join us in person for a very special da Shop talk with author and physician Dr. Tasha Faruqui, sharing the story behind her book Keep Your Head Up: A Mother’s Story of Chasing Joy in the Face of Grief , an intimate and courageous account of navigating childhood terminal illness with love, honesty, and hope. Hear directly from Dr. Faruqui about her family's journey, including a deeply personal connection to Hawaiʻi that became a place of healing and joy. A Q&A and book signing will follow.
All proceeds from this event to benefit Make-A-Wish Hawaii.
Looking for a gift?
Books make the best gifts. Peruse our curated collections or ask our booksellers for a personal recommendation.
Looking for a gift?
Books make the best gifts. Peruse our curated collections or ask our booksellers for a personal recommendation.