About this Event
Join us for a transformative journaling session with author Leilani Garrett as she introduces The Companion Workbook to After the Burn. Held on Sunday, January 18th from 1–3 PM— this guided experience will invite readers to slow down, reflect, and engage deeply with both Elle’s story and their own.
More than a reading group, this series is a journey of self-return. Through chapter-by-chapter reflections, guided prompts, and intimate discussion, Leilani will help participants explore the emotional layers of After the Burn while creating space for healing, growth, and radical self-discovery.
Ticket Options
- Admission + After the Burn + Workbook
- Admission + Workbook
Enjoy light refreshments and wine. Whether you’re revisiting Elle’s story or discovering it for the first time, this is your invitation to reflect, reclaim, and reconnect.
About the Book
Leilani Garrett's debut novel about a successful Black woman finding the courage to trust herself above all else is a rallying cry for modern women.
Devoted single mom and corporate badass Elle Grace Rollins is crushing it. Despite growing up "hood poor," Elle has built a rewarding life. With a teenage son, a vibrant circle of "sistah" friends, and a man she adores, Elle has it all. Or so she thought. After more than a decade with the love of her life, Darien, another woman threatens to upend their relationship. As a rift grows between them, she unexpectedly finds herself in the arms of a younger man. And as if a love triangle wasn't enough, Elle discovers a rival colleague is trying to cheat her out of a big payday. With her career at stake, Elle isn't willing to take it lying down. In a final showdown, she has one last move to make. But will she come out on top?
In After the Burn, Garrett pushes the boundaries of cultural norms, redefining what it means to be a successful woman. Drawing from her experiences as an African American woman in technology sales in corporate America, as well as her adventures as a mother, friend and lover, she contemplates what happens when we allow ourselves to consider what we want first. Written from the perspective of a Black woman, the book speaks specifically to Black women. Yet its message will resonate with women of all ages and races, teaching them that it's okay to create your own view of success in life and in love.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Da Book Joint, 6900 South Stony Island Avenue, Chicago, United States
USD 24.09 to USD 39.84
