Basically Books
We are a family-owned independent bookstore located across from Ben Franklin at 334 Kilauea Ave.
We specialize in Hawaiian Books, and stock a wide selection of current Hawaiiana literature. Our selection includes history, fiction, travel guides, natural history, marine science, children’s books, and much more. We also specialize in rare and out of print Hawaiian books.
Basically Books is also the largest map dealership in Hilo and on the Big Island—in fact, we are sometimes called “The Map Shop.” We carry topographic quad maps and historical maps, as well as useful road maps for all of the Hawaiian Islands.
We carry a selection of Hawaiian music, including classic favorites and the latest hits. In addition to all of this, we carry a large selection of Hawaiiana gifts, many of them made right here in the Islands.
Browse our website for online shopping at www.Basicallybooks.com
We are located at 334 Kilauea Avenue, Hilo, Hawaii 96720.
- Phone: 808) 961-0144
- Email: bbinfo@basicallybooks.com
- Website address: www.basicallybooks.com
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HILO HULA TUESDAYS continues at the Mo`oheau Park Bandstand across from the Hilo Farmers Market at 329 Kamehameha Avenue every Tuesday from 12 noon to 1 p.m. This free event is sponsored by Destination Hilo’s members and supported by various hula hālau who lovingly perpetuate our Hawaiian culture. Please join us. We have a one-time […]
Hilo Hula Tuesday at the Mooheau Park Bandstand is being held every Tuesday through December 27, 2022, from 12 noon to 1:00 p.m. Please join us for this free event across from the Hilo Farmers Market! Various well-known Hilo musicians and halau will be featured.
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