Some people have suggested we meet virtually Thursday night. I’m not a fan of video conferences, but if you would like to participate or if you’re willing to host, please leave a comment here or on any of our social media spaces (look for a photo of people reading on Zoom) and I will support it wholeheartedly, and announce it here and on the Meetup page.

I’m tired of being responsible, and I hate being told what to do.

Yet I remind myself: being cautious is about keeping each other safe. Please assume our Thursday readup at Kahala Mall is canceled again. If conditions are miserable, let’s leave the streets for people who have no choice but to be on them, and let’s keep ourselves out of the way so our public safety people can do their jobs.

Stay safe and dry. If it looks like the weather in town is accommodating Thursday evening, we can always reverse the call, but this doesn’t appear likely. DM me on our social media channels if you have questions, or text me at 830-255-7423 (830-ALL-RICE).

Read something dangerous. Don’t DO something dangerous. I miss you and can’t wait to ignore you in person again, so please tell me what you’re reading!

Mitchell

~>°)～～～

The Boba Room event with Noah is rescheduled for Saturday the 25th! I hated to delete the original April schedule with its (for us) enormous engagement, but it’s better to delete bad info if you can, so we did.

Details for each event as its date approaches. Until then, add these to your planner and let’s get ready to reeeeeeeeead!

If you’ve been paying attention to the monthly graphic, you know we’ve had a special reading session planned for this Friday.

Let’s call it adventurousness.

Your host had a spot in mind but had difficulty getting the establishment to answer its phone. And found out yesterday (after driving to the spot) it’s closed until the weekend because a movie is shooting there.

Or let’s call it whimsy.

The organizer of a Silent Book Club in SoCal will be in town with some friends, and we are welcoming them the best way we know how: by ignoring them and burying ourselves in books.

You could say it’s flexibility.

Our visitors may show up. Or they may not! You may show up. Or you may not! It’s all Kool and the Gang because we’re book people. We roll up and we read, or maybe we stay home and let the puppy fall asleep in our laps.

Maybe it’s impulsivity.

If we all show up, that would be fantastic! If it’s just your host all alone, that would also be fantastic! Maybe we’ll read and chat. Maybe we’ll just read. Maybe we’ll just chat! Bring a book and a few bucks for drinks or food and find out!

It’s definitely aloha.

“It’s aloha Friday! No work ’til Monday!” Come hang out in far East Honolulu and share some vibes. If you can let me know you’re coming with a text to 830-255-7423 or a direct message (as opposed to just an RSVP on the Meetup site) I would be super appreciative! But as always, it’s okay to just show up.

Kona Brewing Co. in Hawaii Kai.
7192 Kalaniana’ole Hwy
Koko Marina Center

Wednesday night at Proof Social Club.

6 to whenever where Fort St. Mall meets Chaplain Lane.

Bring something to read, or find something cool to take home in the little free library. We’ll also have a book exchange table: drop a couple or take a couple!

Delicious menu by Pasta Boys!

Cocktails, mocktails, and brews!

There’s no program. Just show up and read. Or chat with other book dragons.

We can’t wait to read/drink/chat/eat with you!

Text Mitchell at 830-255-7423 if you’d like a ride home or someone to walk with you to your car or bus stop.

Please add your names to our email addresses!

Thursday is a state holiday!

I am a turkey.

At the Oahu Indie Book Festival in February, I promised updated versions of these lists I (mostly) maintain monthly.

A list of writer stuff for writers and a list of reader stuff for readers. Clubs, workshops, discussion groups, that kind of thing.

One month later, the new lists are finally updated.

As long as we have power, we have boba and music.

Honolulu SIlent Book Club returns to @thebobaroom808!

Our host and performer is 2025 Hoku Award finalist @noahplayspiano.

12 to 2 are for reading and boba.

2 to 4 will feature Noah on piano. And boba.

Come for part of it or come for all of it, and dive into a bathtub-sized bubble tea. The espresso drinks are also quite good.

We can’t wait to read with you!

If there are power issues, we’ll share the info here, so check back before you get in your car. PLEASE drive carefully! Safety first and always!

This venture to the beach is now a virtual venture to the beach!

Gina is hosting us via Google Meet!

You can click the link now for the welcome page and click the Join with Google Meet link to see if your setup is ready for this.

Here’s a shortlink if you want to share the info. Note that it is all caps in the KAWAIKUI part. https://bit.ly/KAWAIKUI

Bring snacks and drinks if you want. Bring a chair or beach towel, and perhaps some sunscreen. Bring your physical books, ebooks, audio books, textbooks, comic books, or whatever!

The rain gods will not hold us back!

I’m super bummed to cancel (I really am. The monthly Kahala Mall meetup is the highlight of my calendar), but let’s be safe.

Read something anyway. Text Mitchell at 830-255-7423 if you have questions or JUST TELL ME WHAT YOU’RE READING. 🙂

Please keep an eye on any of our channels, because chances are better than even we’re going to cancel both of these.

I know. I hate it too. The Kahala Mall meetup is the highlight of my month, but the forecast is for a lot of rain beginning Tuesday and going through Saturday.

Safety first, second, and third. We’ll let you know if things change, or you can text Mitchell any time at 830-255-7423 for the latest. Or just for a silly story.