Deb in Markham Posted July 10, 2011 #1 Share Posted July 10, 2011 Hi, When we cruised the Caribbean out of Florida, someone recommended I read Carl Hiaasen and Caribbean by James Michener. It was fun reading something "topical". Does anyone have any suggestions for Hawaii? We've got four fabulous days at sea going and another four fabulous sea days coming back. Can't wait! I would love to hear any and all suggestions. Thanks in advance!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul929207 Posted July 10, 2011 #2 Share Posted July 10, 2011 There is the obvious one - Hawaii by Michner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasperdo Posted July 10, 2011 #3 Share Posted July 10, 2011 James Michener also wrote a book called "Hawaii". One of this best. EDIT: Looks like you beat me to it, Paul! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam in CA Posted July 10, 2011 #4 Share Posted July 10, 2011 There is the obvious one - Hawaii by MichnerJust what I was thinking. While dated, it's still a very comprehensive history of Hawaii. Hmm... think I'll re-read it. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro Flyer Posted July 10, 2011 #5 Share Posted July 10, 2011 I'd highly recommed any Michener book before visiting an area that is the subject of his books. His historical books using fictionalized characters covers a lot of material in a 'relativly' short book. If you care to enjoy the same story about Hawaii using actual participants & completely historically accurate, I'd recommend "Shoal of Time" by Gavan Daws. Either book may be too long to read onboard so you may consider reading some of it before leaving home. Then you could decide if you want to finish the book on your choice. Either book is a great history of Hawaii & you can choose the type of book you prefer...fictionalized characters or actual people...your choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beryl Posted July 10, 2011 #6 Share Posted July 10, 2011 My newest favourite after Michener's "Hawaii" is Alan Brennert's book MOLOKA’I ! It's the story of a little girl who is diagnosed with leprosy (Hansen's Disease) and is quarantined to Kalaupapa. I could not put this book down!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5326jan Posted July 10, 2011 #7 Share Posted July 10, 2011 This list of fiction that takes place in Hawaii is from a website by the Medical Library Association: http://mla09.wetpaint.com/page/Fiction+set+in+Hawaii Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare karatemom2 Posted July 11, 2011 #8 Share Posted July 11, 2011 "Shoal Of Time: A History of the Hawaiian Islands" by Gavan Daws Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeepWaterMariner Posted July 11, 2011 #9 Share Posted July 11, 2011 If you plan on going to Pearl Harbor I would suggest Day Of Infamy by Walter Lord. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdsqrl Posted July 11, 2011 #10 Share Posted July 11, 2011 Blue Latitudes by Tony Horwitz (nonfiction) From Here to Eternity by James Jones (fiction) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimnKaren Posted July 11, 2011 #11 Share Posted July 11, 2011 One of the great things about Michener was his writing about places that I like to go on a cruise. Alaska, Hawaii and Caribbean. All are big books, so start before you leave home. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonbgd Posted July 11, 2011 #12 Share Posted July 11, 2011 Here are 4 books that are very entertaining Oahu Revealed Hawaii Revealed Maui Revealed Kuai Revealed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cccole Posted July 11, 2011 #13 Share Posted July 11, 2011 I love the Charlie Chan series by Earl Derr Biggers. Also, Hotel Honolulu by Paul Theroux, and Moloka'i by Alan Brennert. There are also several good books on the myths and legends of Hawaii. Cherie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deb in Markham Posted July 11, 2011 Author #14 Share Posted July 11, 2011 Wow--thanks! Lots of great suggestions. I should have noted that I already have Michener's Hawaii enroute to me from Amazon. Lots of other great suggestions though. I'll start now and may make my way through some of them between now and our cruise date in October. The rest I can take along! Mahalo!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annenic Posted July 12, 2011 #15 Share Posted July 12, 2011 One book I really enjoyed was "The Islands" by Di Morrissey. Easy reading novel - mainly about Kauai. I would love to be able to visit Hanapepe...she made it sound really cute and arty.....but doubt that I will have time to include this little town during our quick stay - too many other things to do! Another of my favourite books is "Hives in Paradise" by Midge Hill Mebane. It is a self published book and only available (I think) from Basically Books in Hilo.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurvecruise Posted July 12, 2011 #16 Share Posted July 12, 2011 im reading Hawaii by the cruise ship by Anne Vipond, and this book is amazing:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatrickZJD Posted July 15, 2011 #17 Share Posted July 15, 2011 I love the Charlie Chan series by Earl Derr Biggers....Cherie You can also find Earl Derr Biggers' first novel, Seven Keys to Baldpate, also dealing with 1920s Hawaii, on Google Books -- it's a great mystery! If I get a chance, I'd love to go to the Honolulu Police Department museum and see the exhibit on Chang Apana, the inspiration for Charlie Chan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cccole Posted July 15, 2011 #18 Share Posted July 15, 2011 You can also find Earl Derr Biggers' first novel, Seven Keys to Baldpate, also dealing with 1920s Hawaii, on Google Books -- it's a great mystery! If I get a chance, I'd love to go to the Honolulu Police Department museum and see the exhibit on Chang Apana, the inspiration for Charlie Chan. We have now put "Seven Keys to Baldpate" on our list to read. Thank you so much for the info. We have never been in the Honolulu Police Dept museum but always comment on the old building and Charlie Chan's adventures when we see it. Cherie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debshomespun Posted July 18, 2011 #19 Share Posted July 18, 2011 Here are 4 books that are very entertainingOahu Revealed Hawaii Revealed Maui Revealed Kuai Revealed I second these books! I got them just before our first cruise to Hawaii, and they are so informative. We used the Maui Revealed when we rented a car and did the road to Hana on our own. It had so much information. Very useful. Best tourguide we could find! :D :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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