Jen Sookfong Lee launched her debut novel, The End of East (Knopf Canada), at the Salt Tasting Room in Vancouver’s Gastown on March 25.

The CBC’s Alden Habacon introduces Lee while standing in front of the world’s largest chalkboard menu. (Photo credit: Amanda Growe)

Jen Sookfong Lee makes her way through the crowd at the Salt Tasting Room. (Photo credit: Michael Lee)

Sookfong Lee signs a book for author and UBC professor Keith Maillard. In the background selling copies is Deb McVittie, owner of 32 Books in North Vancouver. (Photo credit: Michael Lee)












