Thursday mornings are for tiny tot book lovers. Bring you wee ones to Big Hill Books for Storytime with our talented Friends of Big Hill Books volunteer readers. It’s never too early to introduce children to books. Local children’s author Melanie Heuiser Hill and other volunteers lead our Tiny Tots Thursday Storytime program.

Every Friday night, Big Hill Books is open until 9 p.m. for you and your special someone to drop by for date night and some live music. Consider it a casual, low-key night out for the two of you after a nice dinner or matinee. Bring your partner, your mom, your friend, your dog or just yourself. Who knows? Maybe you’ll find your next great reads together.

Our May BHB Book Club pick is Marjan Kamali’s The Lion Women of Tehran, a mesmerizing tale of two girls coming of age during the political upheaval in Iran. RSVPs encouraged but not required. Stop by our shop to buy a copy or order from us online today.

Back by popular demand, and in conjunction with the Bryn Mawr neighborhood’s annual Festival of Garage Sales, Big Hill Books will host a used book sale. One day only! Pay as you can, cash or Venmo only. Big Hill Books will donate 100 percent of all proceeds to Near North Families. Bring your own bag and make a haul!

Cooking for two is how we stay connected to the people and places that shape us. Local cookbook author Pam Werley celebrates heirloom cooking reimagined for today's smaller households. Her new cookbook is inspired by her grandmothers' and aunts' Nebraska farm tables and a deep love of her local Minnesota food community. RSVPs encouraged but not required.

Join us for the inaugural meet-up of “Beth’s Book Club” to discuss the highly anticipated April 7 release of Yesteryear, by Cara Claire Burke. Pre-order your copy today. RSVPs encouraged but not required.

Join us for the fun on Open Mic Night. RSVPs encouraged but not required. Big Hill Books provides the stage, the spotlight, two mics and a speaker. You provide the music, comedy, storytelling, poetry, magic tricks and singing. If you’re game, then so are we. See you there!

Join local author Abby Cooper for a very special story time and tea party in honor of Mother’s Day. Abby will read her new picture book, “It’s a Mom!” Reservations are required. Tickets are $25 per family and include a copy of the book and special tea party refreshments. Call 612-834-6178.

BHB's Romance Book Club meets the third Friday of each month. This month, join us for Deep End by Ali Hazelwood. Local romance genre enthusiast Maddy Hohenstein leads the discussion. RSVPs encouraged but not required. Pre-order your copy today.

Join three local artist-poets for a thought-provoking and uplifting discussion about their recent works of poetry. George Roberts, Kurt Mueller, and Laura Rockhold represent three generations of artists who write. Though the trio has shared artistic sensibilities, each has a unique approach to the printed page. RSVP encouragedbut not required.

April's Grim Readers Horror Book Club pick is Beatrice Winifred Iker's I’ll Make a Spectacle of You, a heart-pounding Southern Gothic horror debut.  RSVPs encouraged. Pre-order your copy today.

Calling all William Kent Krueger fans and Minnesota nature lovers! Three Rivers Park District has launched a book club, and you’re invited. On this night, for the second meeting of this two-part program, Krueger will lead a presentation on how “This Tender Land” relates to the Big Year of Rivers. Copies of the book will be available for purchase at the event. RSVPs are highly recommended.