The Little Book

05/30/2026

Drizzly days don't stop us!!

We're open here in Highland Park til 5PM. ☔🌤️

Come chat books, cozy up, browse the shelves, and more!

05/29/2026

Welcome to The Hunger Games Book Club! Whether you're re-reading for the millionth time or just trying the series out for the first time, we are excited to dive into this brilliant series that became a world-wide sensation!

We'll be meeting ~every 2 weeks to discuss each installment of the series, and reading them in their publication date order.

In the lead up to the release of "Sunrise on the Reaping" on the big screen, we'll be diving in DEEP to the genius of Suzanne COLLINS' creation - her literary references throughout the novels, the relevance of dehumanization through media and entertainment, and how the underlying message of Panem's story is more important now than ever before.

As always for our book clubs, registration is not required, but RSVPs are always appreciated. Visit our website to learn more, order your books, and RSVP!

May the odds be ever in our favor.

05/23/2026

TODAY (and every 4th Saturday of the month) at 11:30AM you can join us here at The Little Book for Musical Storytime with local performer Craig Petersen!

Sing, dance, read, and have some family-friendly fun!! 📚🎸🎶

Proudly q***r owned, locally owned, & locally loved bookstore. Our mission is to create meaningful connection in the Des Moines Community through the creation of a space welcoming of all ages, focusing on literacy, community wellness, and inclusion.

05/18/2026

All proceeds will benefit Spock’s Sanctuary, a local organization that offers hands-on educational zoo experience, as well as rescues, rehabilitates, and rehomes animals to loving families.

Spock’s recently had a fire that displaced many animals and has led to temporary business closure.

Come get a poorly drawn pet portrait, help us auction off some fine art and photography, and buy a snack to benefit animals & a small business in our community!

Hosted by: Mallory Leonetti of Injoy Creations

Refresments available to purchase by: Chacha's Hiland Bakery

05/17/2026

Beat the Sunday Scaries with our newly restocked sales cart!

Summer releases are starting to come in, which means we needed to make some room on the shelves.

There's awesome deals from every genre on our ugly old library cart - in front of the shop if it's clear, or tucked back by the used books if it's rainy. 🌧️

Up to 50% off, price as marked.

Open 11AM - 5PM 📚🌈🍄

05/17/2026

Unforgettable conversations with unforgettable people.

Hosting will be a tough high to beat.

Thank you, Sarah, for an absolutely fantastic event - for your authenticity and your captivating storytelling. "Make Me Better" is phenomenal.

Thank you, Lin, for being the MC of our dreams! Thoughtful questions from genuine curiosity and admiration are what make or break an author event, and you MADE this event.

And thank you to everyone who attended!!! A room full of open and enthusiastic book lovers is the thing dreams are made of.

We are on cloud nine. 📚🌀🌈

05/16/2026

Hi friends! KB here.

We are offsite for our event with Sarah Gailey with some technical difficulties, so we are closing up shop early today.

We’ll be back tomorrow with our regular hours.

Thanks so much!

05/15/2026

TOMORROW!!!! 🌀🌀🌀

Join us as we welcome Sarah Gailey to Des Moines to discuss their latest release, "Make Me Better" at 3PM at the Grand View Viking Theatre.

Sarah is a Little Book staff favorite, and many a customer has been sent out the door with one of their novels, only to come back asking for more.

Local gem and fellow q***r author will be joining Sarah in conversation about "Make Me Better", which released just this week on May 12th! 🌀

We can't wait for this one! See you there!!!

05/14/2026

I will never, ever shut up about Amina.

And yes, this will probably make me even more insufferable regarding my nakhuda.

SEE YOU THERE!

Xoxoxoxoxoxoxo - Bee 🏴‍☠️🌈📚