Renee Ting Speaks Up After BooksActually Chaos
She Finally Gets to Tell Her Story After the Bookstore Inferno
When the headlines started clicking about Kenny Leck—the ousted owner of the once‑quaint BooksActually store—everyone knew something was brewing. But it wasn’t the books that were piling up; it was a heap of hidden truths that the ex‑wife, Renee Ting, was finally ready to tumble out.
How ‘The Silence Breaks’
On Thursday, September 30th, Renee posted a heartfelt note on Facebook, pulling the curtain back on the chaos that had been swirling around the store. She writes:
I feel like people are talking around us, but no one is really talking to us.
It’s not just a snippet; it’s the full-on confession a lot of ex‑employees were praying for.
Key Allegations (and The Plot Twist)
- Romantic advances from Mr. Leck toward young female staff—while already married to Ms. Ting.
- Long hours, no scheduled breaks, and wages that were barely dented – often paid on a “later” basis.
- Renee worked for six years, never got a paycheck, and lived inside the store, with hardly any days off.
Mr. Leck publicly denied the accusations and declared he’ll hand over the books to five of his loyal employees, but that does not stop the drama.
Renee’s Take on the Aftermath
In a quick but vivid Facebook post, Renee mentioned being “half a dozen days” into the story—insufficient time for anyone to process something that’s “massive, overwhelming, emotional and huge”. She also nudged us to pause before jumping to conclusions.
“I saw everyone rushing in to fix, explain, and resolve. If you’re listening, take those 5 minutes to actually ask the women who spoke up how they’re doing, what they need, and how we can help,” she urged.
What She’s Asked: Listen With an Ear
- Hold space. Let survivors share their tales without the world shouting.”
- “If you know a survivor, put them first. They’ve carried enough already.”
There’s a touch of humor in her mention of “Slowpoke Antonio,” a reference to the cartoon “Tom and Jerry Kids,” maybe to lighten up the heavy tone.
Emotions run deep: “It feels like we finally worked up the courage to tell a friend about something traumatic that happened to us so many years ago, and the friend’s first reaction is ‘Oh, s*. How does this affect me?’” Renee poignantly frames the dynamics of sympathy that sprout outside of the direct survivors.
Summing It Up
So, the story is straightforward: a bookstore turned into a full‑scale drama, with an ex‑wife finally breaking her silence. The stakes are human. The call to empathy is louder than the headline buzz.
While the details continue to unfold, Renee has set a clear agenda: let the voices be heard, hold space, and be present. The rest of us invite you to follow along, share and, most of all, listen.
