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1672 Kamehameha Ave, Hilo, HI 96720, USA
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
+1 808-961-0144

Find something for everybody to learn new and interesting things at this local shop. A vast selection of Hawaiian language books are available along with history of the island culture and energy fields.

I love independent book stores, and this may be one of the coziest and best stocked I've ever been to...if you're looking for any work on any topic dealing with any aspect of Hawaiiana, these folks probably have it or could point you to someone who does! Incredible variety of maps, fun knickknacks/things, and a friendly staff should really make this a must for any bibliophile in or passing through Hilo.

This lovely mom and pop bookshop owned by Christine and David Reed is one of the only bookshops in town that is on the main bayfront strip. They offer a variety of books but also local gifts and souvenirs from local artist and venders. The Reed's have run this shop for many decades, know a lot of the local history and even hold musical events during Merrie Monarch and invite local Authors to come and talk in the store. You can place orders for new books and this is one of the only shops that offer USGS Maps and nautical maps for sailing.

Excellent small book store. Packed with lots of goodies. Friendly Staff. Wide selection. What more could you want.

Best place for local books. I bought Sunny skies and shady characters for a friend of mine. I appreciated they had it in stock. That is all fellow earthlings.

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Basically Books

Book Store at 1672 Kamehameha Ave, Hilo, HI 96720, USA. Here you will find detailed information about Basically Books: address, phone, fax, opening hours, customer reviews, photos, directions and more.

Opening hours

  • Monday
    10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday
    10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday
    10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Thursday
    10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday
    10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Saturday
    10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday
    10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Rating

3
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5
Based on 5 reviews

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State:
Hawaii
Address:
1672 Kamehameha Ave, Hilo, HI 96720, USA.
City:
Hilo
Postcode:
96720

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ALL reviews about Basically Books

  • Maria
    Added 2015.10.19
    Find something for everybody to learn new and interesting things at this local shop. A vast selection of Hawaiian language books are available along with history of the island culture and energy fields.
  • Gavin
    Added 2015.04.04
    I love independent book stores, and this may be one of the coziest and best stocked I've ever been to...if you're looking for any work on any topic dealing with any aspect of Hawaiiana, these folks probably have it or could point you to someone who does! Incredible variety of maps, fun knickknacks/things, and a friendly staff should really make this a must for any bibliophile in or passing through Hilo.
  • Jordan
    Added 2014.05.07
    This lovely mom and pop bookshop owned by Christine and David Reed is one of the only bookshops in town that is on the main bayfront strip. They offer a variety of books but also local gifts and souvenirs from local artist and venders. The Reed's have run this shop for many decades, know a lot of the local history and even hold musical events during Merrie Monarch and invite local Authors to come and talk in the store. You can place orders for new books and this is one of the only shops that offer USGS Maps and nautical maps for sailing.
  • Seth
    Added 2013.09.26
    Excellent small book store. Packed with lots of goodies. Friendly Staff. Wide selection. What more could you want.
  • Nathan
    Added 2013.05.20
    Best place for local books. I bought Sunny skies and shady characters for a friend of mine. I appreciated they had it in stock. That is all fellow earthlings.
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