Shut Up and Read

Shut Up & Read recounts Jeannine Cook’s inspiring journey from a challenging, abusive past to fulfilling her dream of opening Harriet’s Bookshop in Philadelphia, inspired by her hero Harriet Tubman. Despite an early closure due to the COVID pandemic, her small independent bookstore has persevered and expanded, thriving against numerous odds. The memoir highlights her resilience and the transformative power of books, activism, and community in overcoming adversity.