Namey has a talent for writing some great descriptions. Here are a few I highlighted while reading my Kindle: “While Marisol was shaped like a flame, I was built like a fire pole.” “Like a fool, my thinking parts didn’t tell my seeing parts not to notice his strong presence against the urban backdrop ofContinue reading “Laura Taylor Namey’s The Library of Lost Things (1)”
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Lindsay Faye’s The Fatal Flame (2)
I’ve shared some fantastic quotes from God’s of Gotham, but Faye’s masterful writing extends to many books. Here are some quotes from The Fatal Flame. “The once-delicate pink wallpaper was peeling in shreds as if the foyer suffered from leprosy.” LINDSAY FAYE, Fatal Flame “That was about as comforting as a spilt basket of snakes.”Continue reading “Lindsay Faye’s The Fatal Flame (2)”
Lindsay Faye’s The Fatal Flame (5)
As I read my Kindle, I highlight intriguing or beautifully descriptive passages from the novel. Here are a few recent: “Holding your tongue by nearly biting it off isn’t pleasant, but I prevented making a further ass of myself.” “Tiny holes dotted his heart and his mind as if they’d suffered an infestation of moths.”Continue reading “Lindsay Faye’s The Fatal Flame (5)”
Lindsay Faye’s The Fatal Flame (1)
I’ve shared some fantastic quotes from God’s of Gotham, but Faye’s masterful writing extends to many books. Here are some quotes from The Fatal Flame: “Crazier than a sack of river rats.” “Val thinks of Hunker complacency the way sharks think of bleeding minnows.” “…eyes of a grey-blue no easier pinned down than a cloudContinue reading “Lindsay Faye’s The Fatal Flame (1)”
Favorite Kindle Quotes: Adam Fortunate Eagle (4)
As an English and Theater educator from South Dakota, I appreciated the focus on Indigenous Studies. Recently, I re-read Adam Fortunate Eagle’s novel Pipestone: My Life at an Indian Boarding School. Here are a few more great quotes: “I may be only thirteen years old, but I love reading about history. I know the governmentContinue reading “Favorite Kindle Quotes: Adam Fortunate Eagle (4)”
Favorite Kindle Quotes: Adam Fortunate Eagle (3)
As an English and Theater educator from South Dakota, I appreciated the focus on Indigenous Studies. Recently, I re-read Adam Fortunate Eagle’s novel Pipestone: My Life at an Indian Boarding School. Here are a few more great quotes: “That is the most painful part, and the boy shouts, ‘Ow-wah-high!’” Adam fortunate Eagle, Pipestone: My LifeContinue reading “Favorite Kindle Quotes: Adam Fortunate Eagle (3)”
Favorite Kindle Quotes: Lindsay Faye (4)
As I read my Kindle, I highlight intriguing or beautifully descriptive passages from the novel. Here are a few recent . . . “I am in the thick darkness now, but recall that where dark is thickest, there our Lord felt best.” LINDSAY FAYE, THE GODS OF GOTHAM “When Mrs. Boehm is befuddled, she scowlsContinue reading “Favorite Kindle Quotes: Lindsay Faye (4)”
Favorite Kindle Quotes: Adam Fortunate Eagle
As an English and Theater educator from South Dakota, I appreciated the focus on Indigenous Studies. Recently, I re-read Adam Fortunate Eagle’s novel Pipestone: My Life at an Indian Boarding School. Here are a few great quotes: “I realize there will be critics of my book; however, I will only listen to those individuals whoContinue reading “Favorite Kindle Quotes: Adam Fortunate Eagle”
Favorite Kindle Quotes: Joan, by Katherine J. Chen (2)
I’ve only started this novel, but I LOVE how Chen imagines what made this young French girl become a hero. Here are a couple more quotes that are quote-worthy: “The dark is for imagining.” Katherine J Chen, Joan “If you still have breath in you, there is every chance tomorrow will be better. “ KatherineContinue reading “Favorite Kindle Quotes: Joan, by Katherine J. Chen (2)”
Favorite Kindle Quotes: Adam Blai (2)
As I read my Kindle, I highlight intriguing or beautifully descriptive passages from the novel. Here are a few recent . . . “The blood type was AB.” Adam Blai, the Catholic Guide to Miracles “And so the stigmata, while uncomfortable to look at, and even more so to experience, are in fact a beautifulContinue reading “Favorite Kindle Quotes: Adam Blai (2)”
Favorite Kindle Quotes: Adam Fortunate Eagle (2)
As an English and Theater educator from South Dakota, I appreciated the focus on Indigenous Studies. Recently, I re-read Adam Fortunate Eagle’s novel Pipestone: My Life at an Indian Boarding School. Here are a few more great quotes: “Another thing I enjoy is the powwow smells—the smell of moose burgers, the smell of fried onions.Continue reading “Favorite Kindle Quotes: Adam Fortunate Eagle (2)”
Favorite Kindle Quotes: Joan, by Katherine J. Chen
I’ve only started this novel, but I LOVE the detailed description of the young Joan of Arc…Chen imagines what made this young French girl become a hero. Here are a few quotes that stood out so far: “It is impossible to cheat him. Try, and he will give you a fist of reasons not toContinue reading “Favorite Kindle Quotes: Joan, by Katherine J. Chen”