Meet Me at Luke’s
Lesson in Life and Love from Gilmore Girls
Coming October 7, 2025
From music and movies to relationships, Gilmore Girls taught us all so much throughout the years. Now, take a walk down Stars Hollow’s memory lane and reflect on the show’s profound impact with author Kristine Eckart, founder of the Gilmore Book Club, in this beautifully illustrated guide to the beloved show.
In Meet Me at Luke’s, you can expect to find a treasure trove of insights, anecdotes, and life lessons drawn from the show's rich tapestry of relationships, small-town charm, and the enduring bond between a mother and daughter. With a warm stroll through the characters' lives and loves, the book explores how their world can enrich our own.
Meet Me at Luke’s not only provides a chance to relive your favorite moments but also invites you to delve deeper into the show's enduring appeal. It offers a space for reflection, sparking conversations about how the lessons learned in Stars Hollow can be applied to our own lives. Using events from all seven seasons, Kristine Ekart will delve into discovering our purpose, creating a home, finding love, and so much more.
The book also includes:
A steady stream of pop culture references, drawing from movies and music, history and literature
Undying affection for the townspeople of Stars Hollow, from the lusty dance teacher Miss Patty to the job-juggling late-bloomer Kirk
Special applause for the incredible guest stars over the years, from Christiane Amanpour to Norman Mailer
A roundup of the most quotable lines (“You jump, I jump, Jack.” “We got us a Pippi virgin.” “Copper boom!”)
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Kristine Eckart is a writer, pop culture aficionado, and diehard bibliophile who is passionate about using literature to change lives. When she’s not binge-watching TV or penning her next masterpiece, she shares her bookish passions as the host of the Chronicon Book Club and guest-hosting other book clubs. Always a city girl at heart, Kristine lives in New York City with her fluffy feline reading buddy, Cleo. You can find Kristine on Instagram @gilmorebookclub and online at Gilmorebookclub.com.
After years as a designer and art director, Laura Marr could no longer resist her passion for illustration. She has since followed her heart, conjuring vibrant illustrations from her sunlit studio. In addition to client commissions, Laura also has a popular line of paper goods and gifts. Laura has created original artwork for a wide range of clients, including Capital One Bank, The Smithsonian Institution, Dover Publications, and more. Most recently, her work was featured in the 2025 Society of Illustrators of Los Angeles Illustration West 63 Exhibition. You can explore more of her work on Instagram: @flourishrva.
