The Largest Used Bookstore In Hawaii Is Home To More Than Two Miles Of Books
Is there anything better than kicking back on a Hawaiian beach, digging your toes into the sand, and enjoying a good book while listening to the waves crash against the shore? We don’t think so unless of course, you spent the morning at Kona Bay Books picking out a new read or seven. There’s no doubt about it: Hawaii loves its mom-and-pop stores, and this independent bookstore on Hawaii Island is no exception.
Located in an industrial area on Hawaii Island’s western coast is Kona Bay Books, the largest used bookstore in the Aloha State. As soon as you step inside this unassuming storefront marked with a large "books" sign…
...you will find more than two miles of books, CDs, and DVDs just waiting for you to purchase. While this may seem like an odd measurement system, we’re not complaining about the sheer amount of incredible options available here.
Thousands upon thousands of books are piled from floor to ceiling in this warehouse-sized bookstore organized by genre with affordable prices and friendly staff members.
In addition to books on local history, language, and culture, you’ll discover a variety of both classics and obscure titles. There’s truly something for everyone here, from your young child to your history buff father.
While you can stop by quickly to browse their new releases and staff-recommended reads, we suggest setting aside the entire morning to browse. It's easy to spend hours inside this massive bookstore.
Whether you’re looking for an out-of-print or older book, or are visiting the island on vacation and hoping to find a few new beach reads, Kona Bay Books is the place to go.
Kona Bay Books is open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, visit their website or follow them on Facebook. Have you ever been to this massive warehouse of books in Hawaii? Share your experiences and opinions in the comments below.
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Address: 74-5487 Kaiwi St, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, USA
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With more than 10 years of experience as a professional writer, Megan holds a degree in Mass Media from her home state of Minnesota. After college, she chose to trade in her winter boots for slippahs and moved to the beautiful island of Oahu, where she has been living for more than five years. She lives on the west side but is constantly taking mini-road trips across the island and visits the neighboring islands whenever she can getaway. She loves hiking, snorkeling, locally-grown coffee, and finding the best acai bowl on Oahu.
