Latest updates!
- Registration: Due to popular demand, our registration and ticket sales deadline is now Monday October 2 at 5 pm CT. This is a final deadline; there will be no changes after this date.
- Lodging: Our room block at the Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center is mostly sold out and a waitlist is being created for an overflow hotel. Click here to read our room block updates.
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What people are saying
Heartland Fall Forum:
High Energy in St. Louis "The energy and enthusiasm at the Heartland Fall Forum was evident throughout the show." via Shelf Awareness |
Young Booksellers,
Children's Authors Enthuse "Melia Wolf, owner of Cover to Cover Books for Young Readers in Columbus, Ohio, described this year’s Heartland as 'the most connective event' for her." via Publishers Weekly |
Heartland Fall Forum 2022:
Bigger, Better, More Diverse Than Ever "With panels on alternative bookstore models, mission-driven indie presses, manga, and TikTok, Heartland’s topical programming contributed to the show’s energy." via Publishers Weekly |
We create connections
Who we are
The Heartland Fall Forum is the premiere gathering place for those interested in doing business with independent bookstores throughout the Midwest. Hosted jointly by the Midwest Independent Booksellers Association and the Great Lakes Independent Booksellers Association, we are unique in the regional bookselling world because we present two regions of booksellers as one large Midwestern community.