Book Club pick for December is Brightly Shining by Ingvild Rishoi, translated by Caroline Waight. It will be on Thursday the 19th of December from 5.30-6.30pm.

About the book:

Christmas is just around the corner, and Ronja and Melissa's father is out of work. When ten-year-old Ronja hears about a job selling Christmas trees, she thinks it might be the stroke of luck they all need.

Beautifully told with humour and tenderness, this is a Christmas tale of sisterhood, financial hardship and the power of dreams.

About the author:

Ingvild Rishoi was born and raised in Oslo. She has published several collections of stories and her debut novel Brightly Shining, originally titled Stargate, was published in Norway in 2021. It was instantly deemed a modern classic, solidifying her position as one of Scandinavia's most revered literary voices.

No need to book, just turn up! All are welcome, whether you have read the book or not.