Connie Pan
Connie Pan is a writer and editor from Maui, Hawai‘i. She earned an MFA in fiction from West Virginia University and a BA in creative writing from Grand Valley State University. Her writing has appeared in Bamboo Ridge, Carve, HelloGiggles, PRISM International, The Billfold, and elsewhere. An excerpt from her novel-in-progress was nominated for a Pushcart Prize. Instagram: @csnpan Twitter: @panlikepeter
Bookish Stops on the Southern Route
June 19, 2019A road trip lets one couple ease into their new lives—one bookish landmark, mile, city, and state at a time.
How 5 Quotes From WOMEN AT WORK Spoke To My New Beginning
June 18, 2019A writer and reader shares quotes from WOMEN AT WORK that directly addressed moments and aspects of her office and creative lives.
New Independent Bookstores In Old Homes
June 16, 2019A reader keeps up with the indie bookstore scenes in the places where she used to live, and talks about some favorite spots.
Getting Started With Goodreads
June 11, 2019After years of avoiding the platform, a reader gives in and starts a Goodreads account. Here's how this reader navigated lists and the rating system.
46 Excruciating Days And Nights Of Not Buying Books
May 30, 2019This is what it looks like when a reader gives up buying books for 46 days for Lent.
A Love Note To Poet Laureate Tracy K. Smith
March 13, 2019
Weighing My Road Trip Books
March 4, 2019If you were traveling without your personal and public library for at least six weeks, what books would you bring?
Another Ode For A Hometown Bookstore
February 28, 2019A traveler and former Maui resident bemoans the closing of yet another Lahaina bookstore, and seeks books in one of few shops still standing.
Personal Reading Reflections and Favorite Books of 2018
February 25, 2019Better late than never! A reader casts a backward glance to reflect on personal reading stats and some favorite books of 2018.
On Reading My First Ebook
February 18, 2019A reader dives into the world of ebooks and writes about the experience.
Hawai‘i Reads To Celebrate ‘OHANA
September 29, 2018
The Most Embarrassing Unread Books On My Bookshelves
September 28, 2018What books on your unread shelves are the most glaring?
I Flew South To Read By The Sea
September 26, 2018On the restorative powers of a reading vacation for readers and writers both.