Have you already dove into your summer reads? Getting away from screens and enjoying your quiet time with a book is a fantastic way to enjoy the longer days and take your mind to new places. Whether you’ve never been to Maui or know the island well, here’s a list of some books set in Maui or about the island you might enjoy.
Hawaii – James A. Michener
A classic for anyone who wants to study the history of the islands, with much of the topics pertaining to Maui and Oahu. Since this is a book about the history of the islands, it might not scratch the same itch that a fiction story set in the islands would. The book was originally published in 1959, coinciding with the state officially entering the US as a state.
The Aloha Quilt – Jennifer Chiaverini
Part of a series, this book takes its protagonist to Maui where quilting is a major plot point. This is a fiction novel that was released in 2010, and although it might be a niche story, it’s brief enough to flip through in a couple days, if you read fast enough.
Swimsuit – James Patterson and Maxine Paetro
If you were looking for a household name to tackle Maui as a book setting, this is it. If you’ve read Patterson before, you know what kind of tone and subject matter this book will take you through. Blending fictional locations with real-world Maui, this novel is a thrilling mystery that first hit the shelves in 2009.
Other Books Set on Maui
Hopefully these three titles will get you close to where you want to be. If not, there are several others, far too many to list here. Plenty of them arrived after the ebook boom of the early 2010s, so you can load up your mobile device with similar recommendations or ask around at good old fashioned local bookstores or that irreplaceable feeling of a real book in your hands.
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