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Open today at 10:00-17:00
Recommended sightseeing time:1-2 hour
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334 Kilauea Ave, Hilo, HI 96720, United StatesMap
Phone+1 808-961-0144
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  • Hal72
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    For the book-lover

    I like books and Basically offers a great variety of books on Hawaii; history, nature, culture, issues. They also have a nice variety of Hawaiian fiction. Also do mail-order.

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    Reviewed on Mar 28, 2024
  • Hal72
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    My favorite Hawaiian Bookstore

    I like books. This is a really Hawaiian specialty shop, with history, natural history, art, and politics. Spent quite a while talking to the owner about a book that covered the pre-contact Islands a...

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    Reviewed on Mar 23, 2023
  • JSS_BJI
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    Everything Hawaiian

    Everything you ever wanted to know about Hawaii can be found on the shelves of Basically Books, along with much more that you didn’t even realize you wanted to know. History, culture, cuisine, art, my...

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    Reviewed on Oct 25, 2022
  • Louise S
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    THE BEST STORE IN HILO!!

    I fell in love with Basically Books - in Hilo, Hawaii. This store is chocked full of an eclectic assortment of items for your home, body care, and gifts. Of course, - there are books, too! My eyes f...

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    Reviewed on Aug 25, 2022
  • Reed S
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    Hilo 2022

    This a good bookstore located downtown Hilo. They have a broad selection of topics to choose from and I found something interesting to buy. Staff were friendly.

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    Reviewed on Jul 15, 2022
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