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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"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.
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da Shop: Author Talk and Signing with Radical Ahjumma
April 5, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
da Shop: books + curiosities
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 three founding authors to discuss their latest books—Nancy Jooyoun Kim (What We Kept to Ourselves), Margaret Juhae Lee (Starry Field: A Memoir of Lost History) and Hannah Michell (Excavations). 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
da Shop: books + curiosities
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.
