Our newest employee is Chloe:
Chloe was a stray placed at Petco for adoption by the Hawaii Island Humane Society. Brenda spotted her there and although we were planning to wait a bit longer before getting a greeter to replace Shadow, somehow Chloe came home to Kona Stories with us on July 30th.
Chloe
Noble
Noble
Noble is still not very happy with this arrangement, but they slowly seem to be getting used to each other. Although Chloe can't understand why Noble doesn't want to play with her! Chloe is very friendly and likes lots of attention, so please come by and meet her soon.
Our book groups are relaxed and entertaining book discussions.
Bring a light pupu or beverage, pick your genre, and join us any time.
What our book groups are reading:
Just the Facts, our non-fiction group:
Empire of Cotton 
The Empire of Cotton- A Global History  by Sven Beckert
The empire of cotton was, from the beginning, a fulcrum of constant global struggle between slaves and planters, merchants and statesmen, workers and factory owners. Sven Beckert makes clear how these forces ushered in the world of modern capitalism, including the vast wealth and disturbing inequalities that are with us today.
Join us to discuss this Pulitzer Prize finalist on
Tuesday, August, 23 at 6pm. 
"Second Tuesday", our fiction group:
The Sympathizer
The Sympathizer by Viet Thanh Nguyen
The Sympathizer is a sweeping epic of love and betrayal. The narrator, a communist double agent, is a man of two minds, a half-French, half-Vietnamese army captain who arranges to come to America after the Fall of Saigon, and while building a new life with other Vietnamese refugees in Los Angeles is secretly reporting back to his communist superiors in Vietnam. The Sympathizer is a blistering exploration of identity and America, a gripping espionage novel, and a powerful story of love and friendship.
Join us to discuss this Pulitzer Prize winner on Tuesday, September 13 at 6:30pm. 
Our Travel and Adventure group:
Falling Off the Map
Falling Off the Map  by Pico Iver
The author of Video Night in Kathmandu ups the ante on himself in this sublimely evocative and acerbically funny tour through the world's loneliest and most eccentric places. From Iceland to Bhutan to Argentina, Iyer remains both uncannily observant and hilarious.
Join us to discuss this travel classic on Tuesday, September 20 at 6:30pm. 
Coming Attractions:
Story time is Wednesday, August, 31 @ 10:30am

This time it's all about PIGS! Bring your pre-schooler for stories, activities, and a snack.
Call us at 808-324-0350 or e-mail [email protected] to reserve a space.
Somaliland has an annual book fair; from NPR " A Land In Limbo Hopes That Books Will Keep It Going".

According to ESPN, Michael Bennett and the Seattle Seahawks are setting up a book club for players.

From BuzzFeed, we have " 18 Books Perfectly Described by Emojis".

And last, from Quirk Books we have " Misunderstood Moms of Literature".

Mahalo and a hui hou,

Joy and Brenda (Owners)
Noble and Chloe (Cats)
Hours: Monday- Friday 10am to 6pm; Saturday: 10am to 5pm; Sunday: 11am to 5pm

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