MOLOKA'I * SISTERS

Moloka'i by Alan Brennert - This is the story of Rachel, who started her life as a carefree child in Old Honolulu in the late 1800s. When she was 7 years old her life took a drastic turn; she was forced to start an entirely different life on her own and apart from those she loved. She's one of the most resourceful characters you'll ever meet, and her story and adventures, told against the background of true events in Hawai'i in the early 20th century are remarkable. I loved this book, its characters, and its history.

Sisters - Amy Poehler and Tina Fey rarely disappoint, and while this movie wasn't a box office smash, it's one to catch on HBO - Sisters is sassy and sweet and quirky and dumb and funny. Think Stepbrothers meet Project X.