An Evening With Karen Campbell
Waterstones Newton Mearns are thrilled to be joined by Karen Campbell on Tuesday 8th April in The Primavera Bistro to celebrate the release of her newest book, This Bright Life!
About An Evening With Karen Campbell
| 8th April 2025 | |
| 7pm | |
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Primavera Bistro Avenue Shopping Centre Ayr Road, Newton Mearns G77 6AA |
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| Free but booking required | |
| Event organiser/part of Waterstones Newton Mearns | |
| Visit the event website here | |
Karen will be in conversation with Martin Stewart. To reserve your FREE place please contact Waterstones Newton Mearns in store or telephone 0141 616 3933.
About the Book
Gerard is twelve. He hates his name, but loves flying round the streets of Glasgow on his bike, or mucking about with his gang, the Broncos. He's a bright kid, but trouble seems to follow him. No one really knows what it's like at home for Gerard; he's used to carrying a lot on his small shoulders.
Gerard doesn't always make good decisions. And on one April morning, in the blink of an eye, he makes a very bad one - one that will upend his whole world.
Now, he faces a bewildering stream of concerned adults clutching files, unfamiliar streets to navigate, a strange bed to sleep in, and the very real chance he won't see his wee brother and sister again.
Heartbreaking and yet brimful of humour, compassion and hope, This Bright Life is a story about messy lives, second chances and the many hands it takes to build a boy.
About the Author
Karen Campbell is a Scottish novelist and former police officer. She is the author of seven novels, including The Sound of the Hours, which was named a Waterstones Scottish Book of the Month. She is a recipient of the Best New Scottish Writer Award and has led workshops for the Scottish Refugee Council, Amnesty, Moniack Mhor and Scottish PEN, among others. She has written for BBC Radio 3, Edinburgh International Book Festival and Glasgow Women’s Library, and was recently Writer in Residence at Dumfries and Galloway Council. She lives in Galloway, Scotland.
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