Welcome to our happy place located in Peoria, Illinois near the Peoria Heights. Peoria Book Rack is where the scent of stories lingers in the air, every shelf holds a little magic, and book lovers instantly feel at home. 

Our bookstore was born in 1972, and Stacy Hardin, who frequented the PBR in the early 1980's, had a simple dream to one day own it and make it even bigger and better. In 2016, that dream was realized and since then, Stacy has expanded PBR to 3500 sq ft, added a huge bookish gift shop and now carries over 100,000 mostly used books, but some new ones as well, making it more than just about books, but about connection. 

At PBR, we believe in slow moments with a good story, in supporting local authors and small businesses, and in celebrating the joy of getting lost between the pages. Whether you are hunting for your next spicy romance, a swoony fantasy escape, or a heartwarming favorite to reread, there's always something special waiting just for you. 

Some come on in and stay awhile. You're among friends - and there's always room for one more book lover in our story.