If you are looking for something good to read while sitting on the beach with your toes in the sand, Oahu has great options to choose from with its 25 public libraries and numerous bookstores. Check out the public libraries here and below are some of our favorite independent bookstores.
Bookends
Visit WebsiteKailua’s favorite bookstore, Bookends, is the place to shop for new & used books on the windward side of Oahu. While the shop is small and simple, it’s rare that you won’t leave without finding a book that you are excited to start reading!
Da Shop
Visit WebsiteDa Shop is a community bookstore destination located in the Kaimuki neighborhood of Honolulu. Full of books and other interesting “curiosities” this shop also has a reading lounge area where they hold literary events for the whole family.
Na Mea Hawaii
Visit WebsiteIf you are searching for a book about Hawaiian culture or Native Hawaiian stories, look no further than Na Mea Hawaii. This local book store in Honolulu has a great variety of Hawaiian-made goods, literature, and educational programs for everyone.