First-ever 'Readers and Writers Rendezvous' coming to the Peoria Civic Center

By Mae Gilliland Wright

Published September 17, 2025 at 1:36 PM CDT

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Promotional graphic for WCBU’s Out and About program presented by PNC. The theme is “Rendezvous for Book Lovers.” On the right, there is a photo of guest Cheryl Langley, smiling and wearing glasses and a colorful scarf. Next to her is a banner for the “Readers and Writers Rendezvous,” presented by The Book Nook with help from McKayla Jade Books. At the bottom are icons for Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify with the text “Listen Here.”

On this week’s episode of WCBU's Out & About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks to Cheryl Langley, general manager of The Book Nook, about the first-ever Readers and Writers Rendezvous event, taking place Saturday, Sept. 27, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Peoria Civic Center.

This literary celebration features over 100 independently published authors and book-themed vendors. Whether you're into romance, sci-fi, mystery, or memoir, there's something for everyone! Plus live author interviews, swag bags, and more.