Sarah Damoff: The Bright Years

Schedule

Tue Apr 21 2026 at 06:00 pm to 07:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Bird's Bookstore | Dallas, TX

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Join us for a book talk and signing with Sarah Damoff and Kelsey Hency, celebrating the paperback release of Damoff's "The Bright Years".
About this Event

Join us for an intimate seated discussion celebrating the paperback release of Sarah Damoff's acclaimed debut novel, The Bright Years. Damoff will be in conversation with Kelsey Hency, editor, writer, and the founder and editor-in-chief of Fathom Magazine.

The seated discussion is from 6-6:30 and can accommodate 25 people. A purchased ticket is required. The $10 ticket price will be applied toward a book purchase in-store. Following the discussion, Damoff will be signing copies of her book. A free RSVP ensures your spot in the signing line.

About the Book

One family. Four generations. A secret son. A devastating addiction. A Texas family is met with losses and surprises of inheritance, but they’re unable to shake the pull back toward each other in this big-hearted family saga perfect for readers of Mary Beth Keane and Claire Lombardo.
Ryan and Lillian Bright are deeply in love, recently married, and now parents to a baby girl, Georgette. But Lillian has a son she hasn’t told Ryan about, and Ryan has an alcohol addiction he hasn’t told Lillian about, so Georgette comes of age watching their marriage rise and fall.
When a shocking blow scatters their fragile trio, Georgette tries to distance herself from reminders of her parents. Years later, Lillian’s son comes searching for his birth family, so Georgette must return to her roots, unearth her family’s history, and decide whether she can open up to love for them—or herself—while there’s still time.
Told from three intimate points of view, The Bright Years is a tender, true-to-life novel that explores the impact of each generation in a family torn apart by tragedy but, over time, restored by the power of grace and love.

About the Author

Sarah Damoff is the author of The Bright Years, which was a USA TODAY bestseller and is being translated into twelve languages. She lives with her husband and children in Texas, where she has been a social worker.

Kelsey Hency is an editor, writer, and the founder and editor-in-chief of Fathom Magazine. She received a Master of Arts in Christian Education from Dallas Theological Seminary. Kelsey is married to Mat, and they have two daughters, Faye and Elliott.

Tickets

Book Talk: $10 (To be applied toward a book purchase in-store.)

Book Signing Line: Free RSVP encouraged

Note: Paid tickets will get priority in signing line.

The "Book Talk" ticket reserves your spot at the seated discussion. The $10 ticket price will be applied toward an in-store book purchase.

If you already own the book, choose the free "Book Signing Line" option.

Additional copies of the book will be available for purchase on-site.

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Bird's Bookstore, 6025 Royal Lane, Dallas, United States

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