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Visit Our Next Big Event in 2026

SEPTEMBER 26th PEORIA IL

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Connect with Kindred Spirits

At Between — the literary event, the conversations are as inspiring as the readings. This is where readers, writers, editors, and curious minds mingle, discover shared fascinations, and trade fresh ideas. Whether your passion is poetry, memoir, fantasy, or forms that defy labels, you’ll find people who light up at the same themes and questions you do.

Expect organic moments to meet—after a panel, in the lounge, or while comparing notes on your next can’t‑miss book. Start a chat, swap recommendations, and follow the spark into collaboration. Bring your curiosity (and maybe a favorite line or two); leave with new friends, a fuller reading list, and a circle that gets what you love.

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Beyond the Lines

Live Stream Podcast

Take your reach beyond a 1‑day event with our Live Stream Podcast

Joining Beyond the Lines With Agatha—streamed and taped the day of the event—puts your voice in front of both the in‑room audience and a live, global community. You’ll engage readers in real time, field questions, and share the story behind the story while momentum is at its peak. That immediacy builds trust, drives book interest, and amplifies your presence far beyond what a booth visit or stage appearance can do on its own.

And the impact doesn’t end when the lights go down. Your episode lives on as on‑demand content that can be clipped, quoted, and shared across platforms, newsletters, and media pitches—fueling discovery for months to come. As an author, you’ll gain a durable asset that supports launches, speaking invitations, and ongoing reader engagement. In short, one day at the event becomes a lasting, searchable footprint—thanks to Beyond the Lines With Agatha.

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Author Testimonials

The Book Nook sponsored an amazing event for authors, vendors, and readers at the Peoria Civic Center in September 2025.  With nearly 100 authors from many genres, visitors could purchase books, visit with the writers, and buy bookish merchandise.  It was well-advertised and super organized.  I can’t wait for next year’s event!

On September 27th, 2025, I was able to join my first real book event! The venue and the workers were all wonderful and were around if you needed anything! It was a great way to get exposure for my work, and great experience! I really look forward to the next one! 

The event put on by The Book Nook was my very first event as an author. I was a nervous wreck from the moment I signed up until the minute I arrived. Prior to the event, Cheryl and her team kept open communication with authors and vendors about any potential hurdle we might encounter and came up with solutions that kept the event going flawlessly.