Service95 Book Club With Dua Lipa Ingvild Rishøi Reads from Brightly Shining, Dua’s Monthly Read for December
Dec 9, 2025
Ingvild Rishøi, a Norwegian author known for her evocative storytelling, shares insights on her novel Brightly Shining. She discusses the intricate dynamics of a family grappling with an alcoholic father and two daughters who embody resilience amid chaos. Ingvild reads an exclusive passage that highlights their struggles and moments of fragile hope, revealing how the story delicately intertwines hardship with glimmers of optimism. This discussion dives deep into the human experience, capturing both the pain and beauty of familial love.
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Book Club As Personal Anchor
- Dua Lipa positions the Service95 Book Club as a personal anchor she shares with listeners.
- The show revives past conversations and highlights one monthly read to deepen engagement.
Introducing Brightly Shining
- Dua Lipa introduces Ingvild Rishøi's Brightly Shining as December's pick and summarizes its premise.
- She frames the novel around sisters Melissa and Ronya and their alcoholic father at Christmas.
Small Actions Reveal Survival
- The reading details the father's repeated apologies and the daughters' weary acceptance.
- Specific actions like pulling a spoon or making calls illustrate learned survival behaviors.
