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.

Newbery Honor-winning author Margi Preus introduces your family to Dr. Kate, aka "the Angel on Snowshoes." At the turn of the 20th Century, Dr. Kate Pelham Newcomb served people in rural northern Wisconsin. Her efforts eventually led to the founding of Lakeland Memorial Hospital. Pre-order your copy today.

On the first Friday of every month, Big Hill Books opens its doors 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 or your dog. Who knows? Maybe you’ll find your next great reads together.

The Minnesota Book Award-winning novel, Where Rivers Part, is the Big Hill Books Club pick for November. Join un in the Ugly Church Basement for an in-depth discussion. RSVPs encouraged but not required.

November’s selection is Lula Dean’s Little Library of Banned Books, by Kirsten Miller. Big news! The author will be on ZOOM live during this event to chat with you about her book and answer your questions.

The Quit Lit Book Club is more than just a book club. It’s a community of like-minded women who are not only ready to dive deep into books that inspire and empower, but also who are committed to living authentically while embracing change, and supporting one another in our journeys.

Join local author Laura Best, founder of Passion Collective, in conversation with Jayne Haugen Olson, editor-in-chief of Minneapolis St. Paul Magazine, as they explore what it truly means to do more of what you love in your work and in your life. RSVPs encouraged but not required. 

Bring your early readers of all ages and their friends for some fun, live readings, and activities. Our talented Friends of Big Hill Books will choose selected titles every child will love. This weekly event is a chance for kids to learn to love reading and books.

Our new BHB Romance Book Club has launched, and we meet the third Saturday of each month. In November, join local author Ellie Palmer for a fun discussion about her new novel, Anywhere With You. Local romance genre enthusiast Maddy Hohenstein leads our romance book club. RSVPs encouraged but not required. Pre-order your copy today.

Join us for the fun on the third Saturday of the month for Open Mic Night. 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! RSVPs encouraged but not required.

Our November pick for The Grim Readers Horror Book Club is Johanna Van Veen's "Blood on Her Tongue," a feminist tale of gothic fiction exploring the stigma around mental health.  RSVPs encouraged but not required.

Join cookbook author Wendi Rosenstein as she shares the much-loved recipes and fond memories from The Lincoln Del, a Twin Cities restaurant institution. Advanced registration is required. Big Hill Books will be on-site at the Edina Senior Center to sell copies of the cookbook.