Mae G.
12/28/2024
Lit on Fire Books is hands-down my favorite bookstore in Peoria! It's a hidden gem of a place with an amazing collection of books that always seems to have exactly what I need -- or introduces me...
Lit on Fire Books
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712 W Main St
Peoria, IL 61606
Lit. on Fire Books, located in the West Main District of Peoria, IL, has been a community-focused bookstore since 2015. Owned by women and members of the LGBTQ community, they offer a curated selection of new and used books for in-store pickup or online ordering, including audiobooks for on-the-go listening.
With a commitment to reducing environmental impact and reconnecting the community, Lit. on Fire Books provides various ways to support them, even if you're not currently in need of a book. Their online events during the pandemic have kept them connected to their audience, while their dedication to reviving bohemia shines through their unique curation and experience.
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5.07 reviews
Luke W.
12/27/2024
Beautifully laid out bookstore hosting a forward thinking selection of charged topics, mostly biased in a predictable direction, what we expected; the main room clean and inviting for the open...
Terra L.
3/27/2025
Reasonable pricing for new books, spectacular deals on old ones. They also have some really cool displays, fascinating doodads, and function as an important community hub. Wonderful.
Mary C.
6/2/2021
Lit on Fire is more than a bookstore; it's community, a safe space, a creative space, and a resource hub for many things. The owner, Jess, is always knowledgeable, welcoming, and friendly. She can...
Fred A.
1/30/2021
Very cozy, nicely organized store. Owner is so accommodating and contentious. It feels like the bookstore you dreamed about when you first learned to love books. Just needs a fat friendly cat, and...
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