Kona Stories Book Store

Book store · Kahaluu-Keauhou

Kona Stories Book Store

Book store · Kahaluu-Keauhou

78-6831 Ali‘i Dr #142, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740

Highlights

This charming independent bookstore, brimming with Hawaiiana and kids' books, boasts a cozy vibe complemented by friendly resident cats and unique gifts.

78-6831 Ali‘i Dr #142, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 Get directions

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"A Book for the Beach Local shops and the Big Island go hand in hand. Kona is home to plenty of homegrown shops, but if you are just looking for that great piece of literature to read on the beach, Kona Stories is a fantastic little book shop worth browsing around. Beach goers and holiday makers should be able to find something to pass the time or entertain them while they stay in Hawai‘I."

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Carol Hannibal

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Found a couple of books to suit our interests. The store's cats are very friendly. Nice to find an independent bookstore, with both new and used books, near where we were staying. The discounted books are marked on the spines with colored dots to make them easy to find.

R Van Vleck

Google

I love small bookstores and this one was no different. Lots of things to find/shop for, in addition to books! There are at least three book store cats that I saw. 😍 Both times I went in one of the employees was super nice and the other seemed unamused to be working. Maybe they just don't like tourists. I dunno. They also have bargain books out front if you are looking for a deal.

Elizabeth Nicolai

Google

Very cute bookstore. Had lots of local and women owned choices. My kids liked the bookstore cats.

Marirose Lucey

Google

Loved the full section of fiction and Non-fiction based on Hawaii. Some overstock books at 50 percent off. Inside an outdoor mall with a drugstore and grocery store.

Teresa Reed

Google

Owner was very helpful and kind, very nice person. They have a great kid's section and even had a place outside to wrap the gifts.

Kasia Nikhamina

Google

Visited Kona Stories on our last day on the island, bought a couple books for the plane. Great selection of books! Plus they sell souvenirs. The resident cats are delightful! If I lived here I'd be in all the time. The shop is located in a big shopping plaza, there's a few chairs outside the shop and some space to sit in the courtyard (with a little shade too - rare here!) if you like. Thank you!

Kari Johnson

Google

Very well maintained and curated collection of books and other things, with every genre all available in smaller quantities. If you need a book, or are looking for a certain section, just ask. They're down to earth and nice. The cats were very chill, easy going, too. And adorable, of course. This shopping center is really made worth it by having this book store.

Katie Smith

Google

Whenever I travel, I always try to seek out an Indie Bookstore! Whichever book I purchase becomes a way for me to revisit my trip after I've returned home. Kona Stories was everything I love about independent bookstores. Plus, there were cats!!! The sales person had great recommendations for me when I asked about a particular set of novels by a local author. And we each left with a little origami friend!! Mahalo for your hospitality!

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Best of the Big Island's Small Shops

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@afar

The Best Shopping in Hawai‘i

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Carol Hannibal

Google

R Van Vleck

Google

Elizabeth Nicolai

Google

Very cute bookstore. Had lots of local and women owned choices. My kids liked the bookstore cats.

Marirose Lucey

Google

Loved the full section of fiction and Non-fiction based on Hawaii. Some overstock books at 50 percent off. Inside an outdoor mall with a drugstore and grocery store.

Teresa Reed

Google

Owner was very helpful and kind, very nice person. They have a great kid's section and even had a place outside to wrap the gifts.

Kasia Nikhamina

Google

Kari Johnson

Google

Katie Smith

Google