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Monday 10am - 6pm Tuesday 10am - 6pm Wednesday 10am - 6pm Thursday 10am - 6pm Friday 10am - 6pm Saturday 10am - 6pm Sunday 10am - 3pm

Basically Books

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More than a Bookstore! Open 10-5, Mon-Sat. Closed Sunday. Historic Downtown Hilo. Special orders are available.

A family owned specialty bookstore that focuses on Hawaii with books about Hawaii, Hawaiian Music CDs and DVDs, maps of Hawaii and the world, books in Hawaiian, children's books and toys, island-themed gifts, and souvenirs. A selection of classic and popular fiction and books by local authors can be found.

11/06/2026

They’re here! The 2027 Prince Kuhio Hawaiian Civic Club’s Ancient Hawaiian Moon Calendar Related to Fishing and Farming. Get your calendar in-store, or order it online at basicallybooks.com!

10/30/2026

“Hawai’i Rage” by Tori Eldridge is our book club pick for November! Grab a signed copy while they are still available! The Basically Book Club meeting will be at 5:30pm on Monday, November 9th at Basically Books! Check out our Facebook event page for more information or give us a call (808) 961-0144!

10/27/2026

Happy A Court of Splintered Harmony Release Day to those who celebrate! Get a copy of the latest book in the ACOTAR series TODAY at Basically Books!

10/22/2026

Get a spooky surprise at Basically Books with our very special boo bags! Full of little gifts and Halloween fun, boo bags are available in $5, $10, and $20 bags!

10/20/2026

These are just some of the ✨new✨ products now available at Basically Books! Stop by the store or check them out online at basicallybooks.com!

Shack Puzzles

10/11/2026

Love this “commercial” for librarians.

10/03/2026

Back in stock!! We’ve finally got more Cards for 808!
Pick up a main pack, or one of the two extension packs we’ve been restocked on!
Great for gifts, or family and friend game nights!
Grab one while we’ve got em!

09/17/2026

Basically what we’re gonna do is READ! Take a look at some of the awesome new arrivals to the store!

Address

334 Kilauea Avenue
Hilo, HI
96720

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 6pm
Tuesday	10am - 6pm
Wednesday	10am - 6pm
Thursday	10am - 6pm
Friday	10am - 6pm
Saturday	10am - 6pm
Sunday	10am - 3pm

Website

http://www.basicallybooks.com/

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