“Nothing is invented, for it’s written in nature first. Originality consists of returning to the origin.” ~Dan Brown, Origin
Review: Origin
More Than This
“But the hell you make for yourself is still hell, maybe.” - Patrick Ness
Review: The Alloy of Law
"'Wayne's a little attached to that hat,' Waxillium said. 'He thinks it's lucky.' Wayne: 'It is lucky. I ain't never died while wearing that hat.'" ~ Brandon Sanderson, Alloy of Law
Review: Look Alive Out There
“I think by now we can all agree that the foundation of world travel goes something like "Bring a cardigan.” Sloane Crosley
Review: Night Flights
“The Jenny Haniver was surfing on the edge of night as it swept Westward across the Great Hunting Ground.” ~Philip Reeve, Night Flights
Review: Squire
“When people say a knight's job is all glory, I laugh and laugh and laugh. Often I can stop laughing before they edge away and talk about soothing drinks.”
Review: Pretties
“Being pretty-minded is simply the natural state for most people. They want to be vapid and lazy and vain . . . and selfish. It only takes a twist to lock in that part of their personalities.”
Review: Song of Solomon
“It's a bad word, 'belong.' Especially when you put it with somebody you love ... You can't own a human being.” ~ Toni Morrison, Song of Solomon
Review: The Bluest Eye
“Each member of the family in his own cell of consciousness, each making his own patchwork quilt of reality—collecting fragments of experience here, pieces of information there.” ~ Toni Morrison, The Bluest Eye
Review: Agnes Grey
“If happiness in this world is not for me, I will endeavour to promote the welfare of those around me, and my reward shall be hereafter,” Anne Bronte
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