Great little bookstore. Lots of variety. Decent selection of older comics. A little more expensive then the would be on the mainland but this is Hawaii! Employees were helpful. Had a whole section of old video game consoles and games. First time to see the magazine Nintendo Power in like 30 years. They had a big selection of them! read more

Talk Story Bookstore - Great selection of books. - Bookstores Near Me - Kaumakani, Hawaii

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I visited their new location and it is so perfectly adorable! The bookstore is so well organized and set up that finding a book in whatever genre calls you, is easier than you can imagine. There is a generous section for children with lots of options, great if you need to keep the kids busy on vacation! There is also a great collection of retro options like cassette tapes, Nintendo games, and comic books. There is something for everyone. I wanted books that were more based on the islands or written by Hawaiian authors, Christy the store clerk was so sweet to recommend a few I ended up taking home with me. Make sure you say hi to the kitty cat and buy a sticker! You will be supporting the island and it's artisans! Highly recommend coming in to buy a book and a great prices. Always support local bookstores! read more

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Interesting selection of books and fun merchandise (stickers, bags, etc.) Friendly staff and manager (the cats). read more

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Cute stuff good service, if you're looking for a bookstore that seems to have some of everything this is it.

A really wonderful bookstore with a fun collection of used and new titles. Lots of Hawaii-specific books, but great fiction, history, and more. Readers will definitely want to stop by, and not just to say they were at the westernmost bookstore in the USA. I was lucky to get out of there with only six titles. Natalie, the Boss Cat, is adorable. Probably shouldn't try to pet her unless she asks, but hey, Boss's prerogative! read more

Talk Story Bookstore - Natalie, the Boss Cat. - Bookstores Near Me - Kaumakani, Hawaii

I love to sit on the the beach and read books, which I don't have the patience to do at home, and I never bring enough with me. It's interesting to browse here, you never know what you might find. I look at the music section, my wife likes American history. They took a few of my used books in trade for store credit in exchange for a great one about The Beach Boys. Good selection of books about Hawaiian history, geology, wildlife, etc. read more

Such a fun find! Finished my book during Kauai vacay and needed another. Drove a ways to this spot. Great bookstore, pleasant service from the owner, and a nice blend of new and pre-owned books. read more

Can we just agree that bookstores with cats are the best thing ever? The whole reason my husband brought me here during our vacation was because he knows I LOVE two things: books and cats. Together? Absolutely. If you're visiting Kauai, this place is worth the visit. Shop local and get a fun souvenir from the friendly neighborhood cat bookstore. The owner is so friendly and helpful, and the kitty Natalie is so cute. It's such a peaceful environment. Oh to be a cat lounging in a bookstore. On top of cats, they also have new and used books, video games and fun souvenirs. I got a bunch of stickers because I know books wouldn't fit in my checked bag. I would love it if they had an online store we could support. There is truly something here for everyone. I recommend coming here even if it's a little ways away, there are a lot of other neat spots nearby you can check out as well. read more

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Book store going on for 20 years. They relocated a little further west, about 5 min out from their first location. Wonderful service and supporting a local business. Also a really great and wide selection. You're gonna wanna spend some time in there to peruse. read more

Excellent bookstore on Kauai. Relocated from Hanapepe. Encourage all visitors to stop by and chat with operators! read more

The store is perfect! I'm sad that they moved out of Hanapepe and I miss them on Friday nights but I'm glad they are still in business.

We came to see the lilo & stitch mural and stumbled upon this bookstore. It was filled with so many different types of books and I loved the kids section they had. My daughter picked two books, one was ocean life and the other was a Hanapepe themed book which we thought was really cool. The boss of the store is a cat that likes to walk around or lounge behind the counter. The boss was sleeping when we came in but his employee was very friendly and helpful. Prices are great at this store and I feel like this is an excellent way to get a souvenir or just pick a book to read on the beach. Parking can be hard to find but we got lucky when we came. If you're in Hanapepe, definitely come by the bookstore! read more

Talk Story Bookstore - Book & magnet - Bookstores Near Me - Kaumakani, Hawaii

LOVE this small bookstore. It's located in a small town in Kauai and lots to eat and see around this area. Bomb shave ice, the swinging bridge, some spices/herbs, souvenirs, etc. I wanted to see the Lilo & Stitch mural and to the left of it is this cute bookstore. We stepped in and loved the variety of books they have. They also sell discounted used books which we purchased - a children's book. We also loved the selection of Hawaii-themed children's book if you want to bring something home. We also loved all the cat stickers/poster cards because of their "mascot" of the cat that lives in the bookstore. So cute! So much to see around this little town so you should definitely stop by here as well! read more

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After our sail and snorkel, we decided to go by the new location of Talk Story. The last there was very friendly and helpful and seemed to be truly engaged in the experience. While not everyone gets pleasure from just browsing a bookstore, it has a calming effect that can expand your imagination. Prices were fair and there was a nice selection, including games and comics. Come visit this quaint little gem on the south shore. Oh, don't pet the cat. It's mean. read more

A huge selection of used books. No current titles as far as I could tell. Nice staff, but nothing there for me.

Something there for everyone. Many books on Hawaii and most other genres. Friendly people. Bakery right next door.

The owner is great, so is the cat who roams the whole bookstore... love the selection of older books. Well kept and easy to find... oh and they have their own coffee which tastes wonderful... read more

Beautiful locally owned bookstore. Great selection of new and used books to choose from.

Today my husband and I visited Hanapepe with friends and we went to this awesome bookstore!! They had a beautiful and very large selection of books for every interest and genre. They also have a resident in store kitty that is an amazing supervisor who is perched at the register in his own little basket. The ladies at the register were pleasant and helpful. If you are in ever in Hanapepe, This delightful bookstore is a must see!! read more

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I will find *any* bookstore I can while on vacation and was pleased to find one in the small town of Hanapepe not far from our condo on the south side of the island. The store is one of the only main shops and attractions on the Main Street of the town and it certainly stands out. They are a used bookstore with a fairly robust selection books across most genres you can think of, as well as a local/Hawaiian authors section. They have some lovely store merch too featuring their resident cat and everything was priced well! I got a sticker of the store which I love. The store clerk was helpful and chatted with us at the register. We really enjoyed it! read more

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Adorable little shop in a quaint walking area. Not a huge store but well curated selection of books including highlights of local options. Small selection of gifts or goodies near the register great for souvenirs or to add with a book and gift! Fun to add the westernmost bookstore in the United States to the list of bookstores visited through travels! read more

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My husband will always look for a book store and we found one and he purchased a couple of books. It had a little of everything that you can read . We enjoyed this book store very much read more

Talk Story Bookstore - Bookstores Near Me - Kaumakani, Hawaii

I was really excited to check out the most western book store, I even drove 30 minutes out of my way because I love supporting local bookstores, however I was completely ignored during checkout- even after waiting 5-10 minutes in front of cashier- then an older man budged in front of me and the cashiers checked him out but then continued to not help me nor did not talk to me- even though they saw me. Then they went back to helping other customers but did not talk to me at all to me. Will not be back. I have never given a bad review ever, & I love supporting local bookstores every time I traveled, but the service was so disrespectful I felt like I had to say something. read more

Amazing place with A LOT OF COLLECTIBLES and GAMING memorabilia! Pure Nastalgia and let's not forget the Hawaiian books! Cheeee

This was such a cute find when we were in Hanapepe! We didn't have as much time to browse - I could have spent hours here! I bought some stickers as a souvenir and found out the owner's wife was the artist. If you find yourself in this sleepy Hawaiian town on Kauai, check it out! You can boast that you've visited the Western-most bookstore in the United States! read more

Talk Story Bookstore - Me outside the Talk Story Bookstore - "The Westernmost bookstore in the United States" - Bookstores Near Me - Kaumakani, Hawaii

Great bookstore with some nice vintage books, comics and vinyl as well. Owner was friendly and traffic was surprisingly heavy given how early in the season it is. The cat is awesome too! read more

Imagine this... you're on vacation, you've seen almost the whole island of Kauai and you just finished the only book you brought with you. You Yelp bookstore and one bookstore pops up. One! We drove from Wailua specifically to this bookstore. It wasn't quite opening time yet so we lingered closely. A kind lady let us in a few minutes early and within a few minutes, the bookstore was the busiest place in old town Hanapēpē. I found a couple of used books to satisfy my inner bookworm and perused the cute gifts they had, best of all are the cat-inspired stickers, art and gifts made by the owner's wife. Don't bother the cat though, she's a cat through and through. This bookstore is a gem and so is the staff. My daughter was thoroughly entertained for a good 10 minutes searching for a treasure box, affording me time to peruse to my heart's content. Great selection- fiction, local authors, cookbooks, biographies, young adult, comics, you name it! read more

Talk Story Bookstore is the westernmost bookstore in the US! (One of my friends said, "Um, is it though? Have we looked for bookstores on Guam?" I'm assuming the slogan pertains to the United States-states and not a territory...? Or maybe Guam is so far to the west, it becomes the east...) Apparently Talk Story is the only bookstore on the island of Kauai, which surprised me a little. I mean, Kauai is definitely a smaller island, but it can take hours to drive from one corner of the island to the other, so it feels significant. Talk Story in Hanapepe surely can't be the only one? But if you do a search for bookstores on Kauai, it's the only result, so. It's super cute, and while it had a good selection of new releases, I was also impressed by the number of used-good-condition books and vintage stuff for sale as well. There was a huge shelf of Kauai guidebooks and Hawaiian history books available too, though only a few gifty items. I bought the only Talk Story branded item in the store, which was a tote bag. I really wish they'd sold t-shirts or something, but I don't think there'd be room in the store. There was also a bookstore cat! Totally worth the visit. read more

Talk Story Bookstore - Outside of Talk Story bookstore - Bookstores Near Me - Kaumakani, Hawaii

Great spot in a really cute town. They have vintage books, records, CDs, tote bags, stickers and a cute cat in the store named Natalie. Highly recommend stopping in and exploring the town & shops nearby :) read more

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What a charming bookstore in a charming, seemingly unspoilt Kauai town. I finished the novel I brought on vacation to Kauai, so sought out the Talk Story Bookstore for another while driving back to Poipu from Waimea Canyon. The store is in the once native Hawaiian village of Hanapepe, just a few miles southeast of the site where Captain Cook landed in 1778. It is small but has a wonderful mix of new and used fiction, nonfiction, and travel books, as well as novelty items/souvenirs. The owner was polite and helpful but unsmiling, busy watching the shoppers. I happily found a used copy of a great book, and I would recommend both the store and the town as a destination on your Kauai adventure. read more

Talk Story Bookstore - Bookstores Near Me - Kaumakani, Hawaii

Rustic well ran bookstore, reputedly the westernmost located bookstore in the world. Worth a stop for its extensive offerings of Hawaiian Books. Talk Story Bookstore was caddy corner from Bobbies where we enjoyed a rustic lunch. read more

This place is the coziest bookstore I've ever visited. They have a great range of new, used, and vintage books as well as vinyl, prints, comics, etc. The owner is very nice as well as Natalie the cat. If I lived in Kauai, I would try to visit here as much as possible. However, I'll have to wait until I get back! read more

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I love this bookstore and make it a point to shop there every time we are on the island. They have a nice selection of used books and gift items. The resident cat is an added bonus! read more

While traveling, I always make it a point to visit a local bookstore. If possible, I find one with a great story and Talk Story may have the best narrative. It is the westernmost bookstore in the United States and the only bookstore on Kauai. It was a highlight of our visit to Hanapepe and a great way to conclude our day after hiking in the Waimea Canyon. Talk Story offers a great selection of books with a fantastic focus on Hawaii. The staff was knowledgeable and welcoming. I picked up a few books and enjoyed the time spent browsing Talk Story. If you love cats, you will appreciate Talk Story's Boss - Celeste. read more

Talk Story Bookstore - Talk Story Bookstore - Bookstores Near Me - Kaumakani, Hawaii

Talk Story Bookstore is such a dope little bookstore. Has new books, used books, vintage collectibles and stickers. The guy working is a really nice guy. Seen me walk in with my son and immediately told me the kid section was and other books would be. What I found really fascinating was there was some vintage Nintendo and SNES games. Best part of all, I found this verrrrry cool vintage Disney Record that was free! The sticker said "free/damage" which I thought meant "free of damage" but when I asked how much the piece was, he said "it's free". I gladly took it. It's definitely worth coming in to check out "The Western most bookstore in the United States". Also, buy some dope looking stickers that his wife makes. Very artistic and great look stickers. read more

Talk Story Bookstore - Got this piece from here. And yes, that little white label says "free" - Bookstores Near Me - Kaumakani, Hawaii

No visit to Kauai is complete without a visit to the talk story book store. My kids and I love going to the store for many reasons. It's a great way to find local books, local art, and browse through an incredible collection of LPs and comic books. It's run by a husband and wife team, who are extremely friendly and happy to help with any questions you have. We love this book store and will keep coming back each time. We are in Kauai. Please visit, spend some money and keep this charming bookstore in business for decades to come !! read more

The western-most bookstore in America. It is a treat to visit and shop here. They have used and new books and cats. Natalie is the newest member of the family. She is the boss now that Celeste has passed on the torch. I always find good local authors and stories to read. They also have a collection of comic books to browse. It's in the cutest town of Hanapepe, the street follows the river and is only 2-3 blocks long. Fridays are the art walk night. Good food to eat at a few restaurants and lots of shopping!! read more

When I visited Kauai for the first time at the beginning of this year, I searched for local bookshops to find Native Hawaiian reads and authors. I came across this place in Hanapepe and I've started ordering online. Great, great customer service also. Very friendly owner. So sad the store's cat passed away, but glad I was able to see him when I was there. read more

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There aren't that many bookstores in Hawaii. Talk Story Bookstore is the farthest west bookstore in the United States, out in the island of Kauai. This wonderful little independent bookstore has a great selection of new and used fiction, cookbooks, genre books, YA, comic books, and even vinyl. It's fun to see some selections that you can only find on the island. I spent a good amount of time here browsing. When I left the owner ran out to offer to take my picture in front of the store. This place is a real gem and if you're on Kauai, I hope you support this business. read more

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Yelp 100 Challenge 90 What an unexpected find in the little town of Hanapepe! The owner is so friendly and his cat, Celeste is adorable. This bookstore has an eclectic collection of books, greeting cards and such available including many books about Hawaii. There's Hawaiian music playing overhead making browsing very pleasant. If you're in town, check it out! read more

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