Big Island BookBuyers is a charming bookstore and literary haven located in downtown Hilo. It is a treasure trove and a great source for gently used and out of print books and DVDs, as well as a selection of new materials. The store is neatly filled with a comprehensive and diverse collection across thousands of titles. Shelves are well stocked with both new and used items, including pocket paperbacks, hardcover fiction, and other media like movies. Genres include Science Fiction, Fantasy, Thrillers, Mysteries, Horror, Romance, and more. Special sections are dedicated to Hawaiiana, tour guides, and local authors, providing a deep dive into island culture. Other topics range from spirituality, self-help, gardening, and cooking to history, science, art, poetry, voyaging, and children’s literature. Several hundred new titles are added every week. The store features towering wooden shelves with fun displays and a welcoming atmosphere. It offers a seamless trading and buying program where customers can trade in books for store credit. Prices on most books are half of the cover price. The staff is friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable. For convenience, there is a clean and nice restroom for customers. Street parking is available. This local bookstore is a must-visit paradise for bibliophiles, offering a delightful adventure of exploration and unexpected finds for both locals and tourists.
I wish I lived closer so I could come more often! I really appreciated that she didn't mind if my kids pulled books out to look at them. The selection was wonderfully curated. She even had dogman (my seven year old was through the roof!)! We all came away with a new something!
May 2026
Great assortment of books. Found exactly what I was looking for.
January 2026
Had a great selection for hawaiian learning! Loved my opinions. Great spot!
