H O N O L U L U

by

Alan Brennert

“This sweeping, epic novel follows Jin from her homeland of Korea to a new life on the blossoming Hawaiian Islands... Brennert weaves the true stories of early Hawai’i into his tale and many of the captivating people Jin meets are real... Let’s hope Brennert continues to capture this intriguing and little-explored segment of American history in beautifully told stories.”
–Library Journal (starred review)

“Jin is an admirable character and an apt storyteller, and the arc of her life provides a fascinating look at an often untold and decidedly unglamorous side of 20th-century Hawaii. It’s intriguing and visceral... [a] poignant, colorful story."
–Kirkus Review

“Honolulu is everything a good historical fiction novel should be. It entertains and educates, while immersing the reader in the time and place conveyed. It is sure to find its way to many hearts and bookshelves.”
–BookBrowse.com

Arriving in bookstores March 2009

Pre-order it from Amazon today !

SIGNING SCHEDULE !!

Alan's book tour for Honolulu has been finalized, with
readings/signings set for Southern California, the
San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle, and, appropriately enough, Honolulu!

Please join him if you can at one of the following events:
Tuesday, March 3, 2009 . 7 PM
Vroman's Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena CA 91101
Phone: (626) 449-5320

Wednesday, March 4 . 7 PM
Diesel, A Bookstore . Brentwood Country Mart
225 26th Street #33, Santa Monica CA 90402
Phone: (310) 576-9960

Thursday, March 5, 2009 . 3:00 PM
Orinda Books, 276 Village Square, Orinda CA 94563
Phone: (925) 254-7606

Thursday, March 5, 2009 . 7:00 PM
Rakestraw Books, 409 Railroad Avenue, Danville CA 94526
Phone: (925) 837-7337

Friday, March 6 . 1:00 PM
Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera CA 94925
Phone: (415) 927-0960

Friday, March 6 . 7:00 PM
Books Inc., Opera Plaza, 601 Van Ness, San Francisco CA 94102
Phone: (415) 776-1111

Saturday, March 7 . 1:30 PM
Copperfield's Books, 140 Kentucky Street, Petaluma CA 94952
Phone: (707) 762-0563

Tuesday, March 10 . 12:30 PM
Bellevue Regional Library, 1111 110th Avenue NE, Bellevue WA 98004
Phone: (425) 450-1765

Tuesday, March 10 . 7:00 PM
Third Place Books, 17171 Bothell Way, Lake Forest Park WA 98155
Phone: (206) 366-3333

Thursday, March 11
Alan will be doing a reading this evening, not open to the general public, for the Read Aloud America program in Honolulu.

Thursday, March 12 . 6:30 PM
Waialua Library Author Festival
67-068 Kealohanui St, Waialua HI 96791
Phone: (808) 637-8286

Friday, March 13 . 6 PM
Bookends, 600 Kailua Road #126, Kailua HI 96734
Phone: (808) 261-1996

Saturday, March 14 . 1 PM
Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Ala Moana Center
1450 Ala Moana Blvd., Suite 1272, Honolulu HI 96814
Phone: (808) 949-7307

Thursday, March 19 . 6 PM
Alan will be doing a virtual chat, via Skype, with customers at the Bookworm, 295 Main Street, Edwards, CO 81632.
If you live in the area and wish to attend, contact the bookstore at (970) 926-7323.

Saturday, March 21 . 2 PM
Barnes & Noble Booksellers - Bella Terra Shopping Center
7881 Edinger Avenue #110, Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Phone: (714) 897-8781

Friday, March 27 . 7 PM
Barnes & Noble Booksellers . The Grove
189 Grove Drive, Suite K 30, Los Angeles CA 90036
Phone: (323) 525-0270

Thursday, April 2 . 11:30 AM
Towne Center Books, 555 Main Street, Pleasanton, CA 94566
Phone: (925) 846-8826

Thursday, April 2 . 7 PM
Oakhurst Country Club, 1001 Peacock Creek Drive, Clayton CA 94517
Alan will be reading and signing for a book club sponsored by Clayton Books.
The meeting is open to anyone who wishes to attend, but the store
does charge a fee, which includes a copy of Honolulu.
To make a reservation call Clayton Books at (925) 673-3325.

For more writing by Alan Brennert, visit The Alan Brennert Bibliography