Jeannine A. Cook Book Launch & A Bookseller Conversation

Join us for the launch of It's Me They Follow, a novel by Jeannine A. Cook, the founder and owner of three avant-garde bookshop concepts, Harriett’s in Philadelphia; Ida’s in South Jersey; and Josephine’s, a literary installation in Paris.

In addition to celebrating the launch of the book, the event will include a bookseller conversation with Darlene from Adanne Bookshop, Saige from Cafe con Libros, Tiffany from Gladys Books & Wine, Bem Books & More, and Maura from Liz's Book Bar. Come celebrate Black-owned bookstores and the release It's Me They Follow.

It’s Me They Follow is an allegorical love story set in a not so distant past. It follows The Shopkeeper, a bookseller and reluctant matchmaker. Helping others find love through books comes easily for The Shopkeeper, until it is time for her to find love for herself.

She secretly yearns for her first customer, ME, who took both her most prized book and a piece of her heart when he left. But just when she begins to lose hope, she discovers that she may hold the key to her own happily ever after as well.

Real life Shopkeeper and author Jeannine A. Cook has conjured a magical story that is a book within a book within a book. Soon, readers will find themselves falling under the same love spell as her customers and characters. In this magical bookshop where the line between fiction and reality blurs, stories and real life intertwine in an enchanting and moving narrative about human connection, the power of storytelling, and the spirit of love.

Books will be available to purchase at the event.

Host or Publisher Liz’s Book Bar