Here are a few more great quotes from Aaronovitch: “Beverley came running onto the wharf as if there was a set of stairs hidden under the water. She was as dark and sleekly naked as a seal and you could have fired a shotgun past my ear and I still wouldn’t have looked away.” “IContinue reading “Ben Aaronovitch’s Rivers of London, Book 1 (4)”
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Louise Erdrich’s The Round House (1)
As I read my Kindle, I highlight intriguing or beautifully descriptive passages from the novel. Here are a few recent: “The light caught the lines in his face and they deepened to cracks. He looked a thousand years old.” “The moonlight illuminated the edges of things, made suggestions out of shadows.” “I took great gulpsContinue reading “Louise Erdrich’s The Round House (1)”
Meet Hyun-Ki from SRG
“Hyun-Ki was clearly strong and athletic–probably a swimmer based on his long frame, broad shoulders, and skimpy swimsuit. He’s in my 6th hour class, but seeing people in swimsuits often means you’re seeing them again for the first time.“ I’ve shared great quotes from various authors I’m reading, but this is another one of mineContinue reading “Meet Hyun-Ki from SRG”
Meet Liam from SRG
“Liam was walking toward us, dripping wet and breathing easily despite the swim and the climb. His creamy peach skin was glistening and those bluebird eyes were looking directly into my soul. I just hope they weren’t reading my mind. It was a hot mess.” I’ve shared great quotes from various authors I’m reading, butContinue reading “Meet Liam from SRG”
Lindsay Faye’s The Fatal Flame (3)
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. “Lacking natural human expressions, she feels free to invent new ones, and the results are occasionally spectacular.” LINDSAY FAYE, Fatal Flame “And I’m more inclined to use keys than axes.”Continue reading “Lindsay Faye’s The Fatal Flame (3)”
Ben Aaronovitch’s Rivers of London, Book 1 (3)
As I read my Kindle, I highlight intriguing or beautifully descriptive passages from the novel. Here are a few recent . . . “Most people don’t want to fight, especially when evenly matched. A mob will tear an individual to pieces and a man with a gun and a noble cause is happy to killContinue reading “Ben Aaronovitch’s Rivers of London, Book 1 (3)”
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: 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”