Upcoming Events
Tiny Tots Story Time
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.
Friday Night Date Night
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.
National Astrology Day
In celebration of International Astrology Day, Kimberly Galvin, of Herb & Moon Alchemy, will offer 15-minute astrological readings for a $25 donation to Big Hill Book's Mutual Aid support for Near North families affected by ICE.
BHB Romance Book Club
BHB's Romance Book Club meets the third Friday of each month. In March, join us for Promise Me Sunshine by Cara Bastone. Local romance genre enthusiast Maddy Hohenstein leads our romance book club. RSVPs encouraged but not required. Pre-order your copy today.
The Grim Readers Horror Book Club
March's Grim Readers Horror Book Club pick is Shirley Jackson's The Haunting of Hill House, a classic of the genre.. RSVPs encouragedbut not required.
When the Rain Came
Local Author Matt Eicheldinger is back with the Minnesota launch of his new young adult novel. It’s the first in an adventure-packed dystopian series about survival, resilience, found family and the right to reclaim a future in a drowning world. RSVP encouraged but not required. Pre-order your copy today.
Fairy Door Diaries with Megan McDonald
From the beloved author of the Judy Moody and Stink series comes the first in a sparkling series of chapter books about a girl whose love for magic and fairy folk takes her on enchanting adventures. Join Author Megan McDonald for a reading from her Fairy Door Diaries story and a self-guided fairy door art project. RSVPs encouraged. Pre-order your copy today.
Big Hill Books Book Club
Our April BHB Book Club pick is Sigrid Nunez’s The Friend, a National Book Award winner. RSVPs encouragedbut not required. Stop by our shop to buy a copy or order from us online today. RSVPs encouragedbut not required. Stop by our shop to buy a copy or order from us online today.
Four local poets for National Poetry Month
Celebrate National Poetry Month with four local poets, Sharon Sharon Chmielarz, Stan Kusunoki, Sagira Shahid, and Marg Walker, for readings from their latest collections. RSVPs encouraged but not required.
A Year Without Home
Local author V.T. Bidania’s new middle-grade novel in verse is inspired by her own family's immigrant experience from Laos to Minnesota in the 1970s. Join the author and her conversation partner, Lisa Silmser, Anoka School District literacy lead teacher, for a discussion on a topic that's as timely now as it was half a century ago. RSVPs encouraged but not required. Pre-order your copy today.
Melt the ICE: Used Books Sale
Back by popular demand, and in conjunction with the Bryn Mawr neighborhood’s annual Festival of Garage Sales, Big Hill Books will host another Melt the ICE Used Book Sale. One day only! Pay as you can, cash or Venmo only. Big Hill Books will donate 100 percent of all used book sale proceeds to Mutual Aid support for Near North families affected by ICE. Bring your own bag and make a haul!
Open Mic Night
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!