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Book Review: Laura Lippman’s new stand-alone novel is superb

• “Lady in the Lake” by Laura Lippman (William Morrow) Everyone wants to feel that he or she has an impact on the world or to have just one other person believe — no, know — that what he or she does is important, which is featured heavily in Laura Lippman’s new superb ...

Pet of the Week

Do you like playful and affectionate kitties that love to run, play and chase toys? Then I hope you’ll give me a shot. My name is Trixie, cat No. 23, and I’m a misunderstood little 6-month-old looking for a family that will see the real me. See, I’m not a fan of other cats, and can be ...

Celebrate tats of all types at annual Pacific Ink & Art Expo

The summer heats up with the eighth annual Pacific Ink & Art Expo Aug. 2 through 4 at the Blaisdell Exhibition Hall in Honolulu. A testament to the expo’s popularity, vendor space and artist booths are at full capacity allowing for a uniquely entertaining three days for ...

Multi-talented McEwan tapped to take reins of Kihei’s ProArts Playhouse

Lin McEwan will assume the newly created position of executive director of ProArts Playhouse, the community theater’s board of directors recently announced. Well known on Maui for her outstanding performances on the stage and talent as a writer — she received the Audience Choice Award at ...

Filmmakers submissions sought for ‘Ohina 2019 Filmmakers Lab

Submissions are now being accepted for the ‘Ohina 2019 Filmmakers Lab, which provides talented local filmmakers with an opportunity to learn from working screenwriters and filmmakers. Interested applicants should submit a short screenplay, bio and cover letter to apply for this year’s ...

Publishers Weekly Best-sellers

HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “The New Girl” by Daniel Silva (Harper) 2. “Where the Crawdads Sing” by Delia Owens (G.P. Putnam’s Sons) 3. “The Nickel Boys” by Colson Whitehead (Doubleday) 4. “Under Currents” by Nora Roberts (St. Martin’s Press) 5. “Window on the Bay” by Debbie Macomber (Ballantine) 6. “Summer of ’69” by Elin Hilderbrand (Little, Brown) 7. “City of Girls” by Elizabeth Gilbert (Riverhead) 8. “Backlash” by Brad Thor (Atria Books) 9. “Lost and Found” by Danielle Steel (Delacorte) 10. “The Adventure Zone: Murder on the Rockport ...