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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Breadfruit: Author Talk and Panel Discussion
April 2, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
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Learn moreAuthor talk and Panel Discussion with author Russell Fielding, Dr. Failautusi “Tusi” Avegalio Jr., Christopher Fujimoto, and Kiara Bacasen.
Join us for a community conversation with Russell Fielding, author of Breadfruit: Three Global Journeys of a Bountiful Tree, alongside Kiara Bacasen of the Hawaiʻi ʻUlu Cooperative, Dr. Failautusi "Tusi" Avegalio, Jr., Former Director of the Pacific Business Center Program at UH Mānoa, and Christopher Fujimoto, Native Hawaiian chef and Community Wellness Manager for 'Elepaio Social Services.
Together, they'll discuss all things ʻulu (breadfruit), such as its remarkable history and origins, to its journey across the Pacific and its growing role in sustainable food futures.
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da Shop: Author Talk and Signing with Radical Ahjumma
April 5, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Join us for an exciting talk with Radical Ahjumma, a feminist collective aiming to reclaim and reimagine the role of Korean women. This event brings together two of the founding authors to discuss their latest books—Nancy Jooyoun Kim (What We Kept to Ourselves) and Margaret Juhae Lee (Starry Field: A Memoir of Lost History). A Q&A and book signing will follow.
Founded in the Bay Area in 2025, Radical Ahjumma celebrates the ahjumma: the powerful middle-aged woman who has been ridiculed, sidelined, and erased from recorded history by war, dictatorships, patriarchy, and motherhood.
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Small Kine Book Club: "Heated Rivalry"
April 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Learn moreA bi-monthly gathering to discuss queer texts with other LGBTQ+ māhū book lovers, and anyone hoping to read more.
Book club pick: Heated Rivalry
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Books make the best gifts. Peruse our curated collections or ask our booksellers for a personal recommendation.