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HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Where the Crawdads Sing” by Delia Owens (G.P. Putnam’s Sons) 2. “Summer of ’69” by Elin Hilderbrand (Little, Brown) 3. “Backlash” by Brad Thor (Atria Books) 4. “Lost and Found” by Danielle Steel (Delacorte) 5. “Evvie Drake Starts Over” by Linda Holmes (Ballantine) 6. “City of Girls” by Elizabeth Gilbert (Riverhead) 7. “Unsolved” by James Patterson and David Ellis (Little, Brown) 8. “Mrs. Everything” by Jennifer Weiner (Atria Books) 9. “Tom Clancy: Enemy Contact” by Mike Maden (G.P. Putnam’s Sons) 10. “Whisper ...

Looking Back Through The Maui News

100 Years Ago 1919 — Kula residents need no longer fear drought, for the Olinda reservoir was formally opened Wednesday. When the reservoir is full there will be 7 million gallons available for residents and farmers of the Kula district. 75 Years Ago 1944 — Wailuku’s almost completely redecorated and remodeled USO center was opened Friday with a reception which was the first ceremony in a three-day program marking the dedication. 50 Years Ago 1969 — With filming starting this Friday on “The Hawaiians,” director Tom Gries issued a desperate call for Mauians of ...

Thrift Stores

The following is a listing of nonprofit organizations that sell an assortment of used and donated goods. For changes or new listings, call 242-6343. • Goodwill Retail Thrift Store, 250 Alamaha St., Ste. N-9, Kahului, 442-8989, Monday to Saturday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Clothing, household goods, electronics, collectibles, toys and more. • Habitat for Humanity, Maui’s ReStore, 1162 Lower Main St., Wailuku, 986-8050, Tuesday to Saturday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. New and used construction material. • Kala Iki Thrift Store, Kula Hospital, 204 Kula Highway, Kula, 878-1221, ...

Outdoor kitchens

Since the basic backyard barbecue began evolving into the outdoor kitchen, the trend has only grown. Some of today’s outdoor cooking areas can seem almost like full kitchens, with more appliances and food prep space. Even walls, ceilings and TVs. “It’s not just where you prepare the ...

Hello, Yellow

If ever a color were to be associated with an emotion (OK, blue, we see you), it’s got to be yellow. Upbeat and welcoming, it’s a hue that’s easy to love. But it can be tricky to use when decorating. Bold yellows are eye-catching, but color experts advise caution. Unless you’re ...

In the Loop

What better way to celebrate all things Maui than with a fragrant flower lei? That’s how Maui Calls — the signature fundraising event supporting Maui Arts & Cultural Center in Kahului — greets attendees as Hawaiian music provided by local artists wafts across Yokouchi Pavilion and A&B ...