A neat little bookstore on the edge of the shopping district in Peoria Heights, inside is a cozy,…read morefriendly bookstore. The used books are mixed in with the new books so it can be a bit of an adventure. While they have a limited selection, this is definitely a bookstore you should visit. There is a bar-styled area near the back that has fun books about cocktails and making drinks.

Love this place and stopping in for a good book. Also they have great suggestions for gifts and…read morethey can order anything not on hand for pick up.

Beautifully laid out bookstore hosting a forward thinking selection of charged topics, mostly…read morebiased in a predictable direction, what we expected; the main room clean and inviting for the open mind. Got myself tickled surprised stumbling upon a new comic book styled adaptation of The Hobbit, didn't purchase, now I regret even for a pricer new edition. Very much there had been more celebration of literature's full magic, iconic authors, celebrated series, unique publishers, instead of just a couple main topics. Noticed the solo staff quietly holding down the side room at the back corner checkout, oddly not near the entry. The second oddity was a bewildering array of invisible god replacements: fortune telling, card reading, and general assortment of materials bent on using the star charts and crystal as religion. Always amusing to see attempts made to replace a simple prayer and book based church, that's remained unaltered for four thousand years, the endless chaos of frantic scrabbling at palm lines, tea leaves, and incense doesn't go along with the rest of the progressive socially cared for collection here. However I understand how quickly the mind starts to make up its own sense of self with the easiest options at hand not necessarily the ones that will last or prove worthwhile.

Lit on Fire Books is hands-down my favorite bookstore in Peoria! It's a hidden gem of a place with…read morean amazing collection of books that always seems to have exactly what I need -- or introduces me to something I didn't know I needed. The selection is wonderfully curated, and the store has a welcoming vibe that makes you want to stay for hours. The owner is absolutely fantastic--knowledgeable, friendly, and incredibly accommodating.

Lots of great books. Friendly staff. Reasonably priced. My favorite local used book store.read more

Tucked in a corner filled to the Brim with Books and what nots....Found this to be a great find…read morewhat was nice it was very well organized and the prices where just right when looking for deals. The staff was helpful and able to point my husband in the right direction to the author he was seeking out

Terrible customer service. The staff seemed unsure of what they were doing, were unhelpful, and…read moreultimately just sent me away without resolving my issue. Very disappointing experience.

Just moved here to Peoria & was so excited to see they had a nice Barnes and Nobles with the cafe &…read moreall our favorite treats. Two or 3 times a month I make a trip for magazines and at least 1 book, after hitting up this cafe a couple times I quickly realized they over cook most of the items at this cafe, I really wish they would fix this. Dried out cup cakes over cooked hard cookies, these little treats aren't cheap so It would be nice if they were prepared with care and they didn't serve over cooked goodies. So disappointing, one day I spent $25 in this cafe on chocolate cupcakes and some sugar cookies, was disappointed as soon as I heard the kids say these cookies are hard as a rock. Thinking this was a one off, I tried again a week later and same thing. I mentioned it to the cashier on our last visit, I hope they take the time to make some changes & not take the customers money for bakery items that aren't prepared properly and probably shouldn't be sold.

I looooooove this shop. It's somewhere time seems to slip away three times faster than other…read morestores. The owner is so welcoming and it's the perfect place to spend your free time!!

Peoria Book Rack is one of the best businesses in Peoria. The customer service is amazing and their…read moregift shop has some of the best items that you cannot buy anywhere else. I love their vast selection of used and new books.

This shop is New York-level. Impressive selection, eclectic and eye-catching decor, wonderful…read morearray of art (including local artists), utterly charming atmosphere. If it were in the Village, I'm sure I'd be going all the time. The folks behind it have impeccable taste, and their hearts are clearly in the right place. I wish them much success.

This bookstore is amazing! The staff is always so friendly and they have a huge variety of books to…read moresuit every reader! I love how they rotate their displays every few weeks as well! One of my favorite bookstores :)

Such an incredible store with the best vibe. Food is always amazing, and generous portions…read more It is so fun to wander around and look at books and goodies while you wait for food. Employees are always amazing. They always have fun seasonal tables and curated gifts for people who love books and stationary.

Cute bookstore/restaurant. Loved the food and drinks. I had the pistachio oat shaken espresso and…read moreavocado toast. 10/10! My husband had the drip coffee and Not So NYC breakfast sandwich with hashbrowns. So much flavor! 10/10

This old building is filled top to bottom with books look closer and you will find some nic knacks…read more It gives you the feeling of exploring your Grandma house with multiple floors of treasures it even has that unique smell. Please don't rush thru this treasure trove because you might miss something

Anyone who knows me, knows I love a bookstore and this one was so cute! It was across the street…read morefrom the hotel we were staying in and I knew I had to stop in. You could lose yourself for hours in this place! Multiple floors and so many books. I personally loved the top floor front room to just chill in. Everyone could find something they would like in this place! I would have bought so many except I didn't have any space left in my suitcase to come home.