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This Bright Life A young boy. A single mistake. Many lives changed forever. Gerard’s twelve. He’s a bright kid, but trouble seems to follow him. No one knows what it’s like at home, or the load he carries on his small shoulders. Gerard doesn’t always make good decisions. And one spring morning, he makes a really bad one — one that will upend his life — and crash into the worlds of two women caught in the chaos. For Margaret, the shocking incident brings her back from the edge of grief; for Claire it’s the start of a new friendship that she desperately needs to propel her forward. As summer progresses, Gerard 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 Scottish writer Karen Campbell is the author of nine novels. Her latest book This Bright Life is published by Canongate. Previous novels include Paper Cup, The Sound of the Hours , Rise and This Is Where I Am , all Bloomsbury, and The Twilight Time , After the Fire , Shadowplay and Proof of Life , all Hodder. A graduate of Glasgow University’s Creative Writing Masters, Karen also teaches creative writing. Tickets Admission £5 (includes voucher which can be redeemed on night against a copy of the book) Admission and signed hardback £16.99 Information Source: The Wee Bookshop Dollar | eventbrite

This fun afternoon will include readings by Donna from Words Can Fly and feature her guide to how parents can use this book with their child. Ticket price includes a signed hardback copy of the book, entertainment, activities, goody bags, prize giveaways and refreshments. Information Source: The Wee Bookshop Dollar | eventbrite

Join both Chris Brookmyre and Dr Marisa Haetzman, who co-write the historical crime novels set in Edinburgh under Ambrose Parry, to celebrate the publication of the fifth and final instalment in the Raven and Fisher Mystery series. Brookmyre and Haetzman will be in conversation with each other. About The Death of Shame : 1854, Edinburgh. Respectable faces hide private sins. Apprentice Sarah Fisher is helping to fund Dr Will Raven’s emerging medical practice in exchange for being secretly trained as a medic. Sarah needs no instruction in the inequalities that beset her gender, but even she has her eyes opened to a darker reality when a relative seeks her help in searching for her missing daughter. Annabel Banks was promised a situation in a prestigious household, but there has been no word from her since she left home and the agency that arranged her position says she never appeared. Sarah’s inquiries lead her to reforming campaigners trying to publicise the plight of the hundreds of girls ensnared in Edinburgh’s houses of assignation. Sarah learns how young women are lured, deceived, trafficked and raped, leaving them ruined in the eyes of a society obsessed with moral purity, and where virginity is prized as a lucrative commodity. Drawing upon real historical events, The Death of Shame takes Raven and Sarah into a treacherous labyrinth of exploitation, corruption, and immorality. About the Author Ambrose Parry is a pseudonym for a collaboration between Chris Brookmyre and Marisa Haetzman. The couple are married and live in Scotland. Chris Brookmyre is an international bestselling and multi-award-winning author. The Death of Shame marks his 30th published novel. Dr Marisa Haetzman is a consultant anaesthetist of twenty years’ experience, whose research for her Masters in the History of Medicine uncovered the material upon which their novels are based. There will be a signing after the event. Vouchers can be redeemed on the night of the event against a single copy of The Death of Shame . Information Source: The Wee Bookshop Dollar | eventbrite

Michael Pedersen is a prize winning Scottish poet and author, the write in residence at The University of Edinburgh. His prose debut, Boy Friends, was published to rave reviews and was a Sunday Times Critics Choice. He has unfurled three collections of poetry, the most recent being The Cat Prince and Other Poems- which won the Books Are My Bag Readers Award for Best Poetry 2023. 'Uncommonly romantic, irreverant and at times laugh out loud funny.' Shirley Manson 'Enchanting...astonishingly compelling...sparklingly writen...rare to be treasured' Stephen Fry 'A master of words. He plays them like music' Kae Tempest Pederson's beautiful novel takes us to the island of Muckle Flugga where life is tunred upside down by a stranger's arrival, testing bonds of family and tradition and leaving a young dreamer's future hanging in the balance. It's no ordinary existence on the rugged isle of Muckle Flugga. The elements run riot and the very rocks that shaoe the place begin to shift under their influence. The only human inhabitants are the lighthousekeeper, known as The Father, and his otherworldly son, Ouse. There is only them and the occasional lodger to keep the wolf from the door. When one of these lodgers - Firth, a chaotic writer- arrives from Edinburgh, the limits of the world the keeper and his son cling to begin to crumble. A tug of war ensues between Firth and the lighthouse keeper for Ouse's affections - and his future. As old and new ways collide, and life changing decisions loom, what will the tides leave standing in their wake? Information Source: The Wee Bookshop Dollar | eventbrite

Join Scottish Curling legend and Olympic gold medallist Eve Muirhead as she introduces her official autobiography. We delve deep into the inspiring story of one of the most iconic figures in Scottish curling and a trailblazer in British Winter Olympic history. From a farm in Perthshire to the top of the Olympic podium, Eve’s journey is one of talent, tenacity and triumph. A child prodigy turned global champion, her path was anything but easy. Hear how Eve transformed her sport and became a national icon - true leader and role model. Scottish journalist and sports editor Eric Nicolson brings Eve’s story to life with unique insight and authenticity. Doors at 7pm Single admission only £7.50 ( includes £5 voucher redeemable on night against 1 copy of book - 1 voucher per person) Single admission and 1 signed hardback copy £20 Double Admission and 1 signed hardback copy £25 ( includes £5 voucher off 1 book on the night) Information Source: The Wee Bookshop Dollar | eventbrite

Join Peter Ross ; Scottish and Sunday Times bestselling author of A Tomb With A View and Steeple Chasing as he introduces his new book - a charming narrative spanning the marvellous and mysterious sites of ancient Britain and Ireland. Beautiful and strange, ancient monuments have long captured our attention and curiosity. We stand in awe before them, asking who created the Uffington White Horse – and why? What was it like to live in the shadow of Hadrian's Wall? What stories would the towering megaliths of Stonehenge and Avebury tell if they could speak? Uncovering the enduring mystery of ancient sites, award-winning writer Peter Ross once again invites readers to sit beside him as he celebrates their influence on art, culture and society, explores the way their meaning has evolved over time and simply delights in their magic. Combing historical research and archaeological insights with stories from people to whom these sites are particularly important, Upon A White Horse journeys into the deep past of Britain and Ireland's ancient landscapes. Peter Ross is an Orwell journalism fellow. His writing has appeared in national newspapers and magazines in the UK and US. He won the non-fiction prize at Scotland's National Book Awards with A Tomb With A View: The Stories & Glories of Graveyards, and his most recent book, Steeple Chasing, was a Sunday Times bestseller and was selected as Waterstones Non-Fiction Book of the Month. He is also author of the collections Daunderlust and The Passion Of Harry Bingo. Peter lives in Glasgow Tickets General admission and 1 signed hardback £22 General admission and £5 voucher redeemable against a copy purchased on the night. Information Source: The Wee Bookshop Dollar | eventbrite

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Tails of Scotland: The Story of Scottish Dogs by Peter MacQueen is a heartwarming journey through Scotland’s rich canine heritage. Guided by twelve iconic native breeds, MacQueen explores the history, traits, and unique personalities of each dog, from the noble Scottish Deerhound to the playful West Highland Terrier. Travelling from the Borders to the Isle of Skye, he meets passionate dog lovers, showcases the deep connection between the breeds and their environments, and celebrates their role in Scottish culture. With vivid storytelling, stunning photography, and practical tips, the book is a tribute to Scotland’s dogs and the people who cherish them. Information Source: The Wee Bookshop Dollar | eventbrite

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