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Book Review: Allure of cults examined in new novel

• “The Ash Family” (Simon & Schuster), by Molly Dektar From the very first few pages of her debut novel about a cult, “The Ash Family,” author Molly Dektar’s substantial writing chops are abundantly clear. “The house crouched in a whirl of leaves from the biggest hickory ...

Publishers Weekly Best-sellers

HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Where the Crawdads Sing” by Delia Owens (G.P. Putnam’s Sons) 2. “Neon Prey” by John Sandford (G.P. Putnam’s Sons) 3. “Redemption” by David Baldacci (Grand Central Publishing) 4. “War of the Spark: Ravnica” by Greg Weisman (Del Rey) 5. “Lost Roses” by Martha Hall Kelly (Ballantine) 6. “Someone Knows” by Lisa Scottoline (G.P. Putnam’s Sons) 7. “Normal People” by Sally Rooney (Hogarth) 8. “Celtic Empire” by Clive Cussler and Dirk Cussler (G.P. Putnam’s Sons) 9. “The Cornwalls are Gone” by James Patterson and Brendan ...

Looking Back Through The Maui News

100 Years Ago 1919 — A plan for organizing the farmers of the Islands for the growing of bananas for the Coast market has been worked out by W.A. Anderson, formerly manager of the now defunct Nahiku Rubber Co. 75 Years Ago 1944 — Maui lights burned unrestricted Thursday night for the first time since the war, but the curfew remained at 10 p.m. and motor vehicle lights were the same. 50 Years Ago 1969 — Tony Long, manager of the Lahaina Arbor Shops, met with some stiff competition before he walked off with the grand prize in the Lahaina Whaling Spree Beard Contest. 25 ...

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, 970 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, ...

Four Seasons Maui is mixing modern tropicals at reimagined Lobby Lounge

Helmed by star mixologist Ben Yabrow, the newly reimagined Lobby Lounge at Four Seasons Resort Maui is a celebration of the diverse and colorful flavors and flora of Maui. Featuring what he calls a “modern tropical” craft cocktail program, Yabrow is now curating a stunning collection of ...

La Dolce Vita

LAS VEGAS – The iconic Italian-style resort/casino, The Venetian, celebrates its 20th year in Las Vegas this month. Designed for the discerning traveler craving a bespoke Las Vegas getaway, The Venetian is a destination-defining resort composed of three all-suite towers, boasting standard ...