5 Responses to “Hawai'i Book and Music Festival - Mahalo!”

1. Page Turner Says:
   April 28th, 2010 at 8:10 am

   The LA Times Festival of Books was held last weekend (4/24-25) and drew a record crowd...bookstore booths were busy...happy proof that the printed book is alive and well:
   http://www.publishersweekly.com/article/457170-Los_Angeles_Book_Festival_Draws_Record_Crowd.php

2. Makana Risser Chai Says:
   April 28th, 2010 at 8:40 pm

   Thanks for the link. I hope we have a great crowd this year, but there are two big differences: population size, and authors. LA County alone has almost 10 million. Since we have less than 10% of that, we can expect about 10% of their turnout - which is about what we get. As for authors: "Henry Winkler, Bret Easton Ellis, David Lynch, Alice Waters, and Buzz Aldrin were among the many celebrities who both appeared on panels and sat in booksellers' booths to meet fans." If Alice Waters came, a lot of people who would never think of going to a book festival would be there! In fact, I've always felt that instead of having a book and music festival we should have a book and food festival. Now THAT would draw!

3. glee Says:
   May 7th, 2010 at 8:34 am

   Makana, But we neeeed music, too, so let's not leave that out. I think food would be a great addition. g

4. Makana Risser Chai Says:
   May 7th, 2010 at 9:09 am

   How about books, music, food and wine!

5. Misty Says:
   May 8th, 2010 at 7:31 am

   I like that idea!! Still, even without the wine I'm very excited about the festival this year, only one more week to wait!