As I read my Kindle, I highlight intriguing or beautifully descriptive passages from the novel. Here are a few more from Erdrich: “…my head seemed to balloon out and fill with bees.” “Linda Wishkob was magnetically ugly.” “Travis’ father had taken him into the city to see the Catholic president and his elegant first lady,Continue reading “Louise Erdrich’s The Round House (3)”
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Ben Aaronovitch’s Rivers of London, Book 1 (5)
As I read my Kindle, I highlight intriguing or beautifully descriptive passages from the novel. Here are a few more from Aaronovitch: “There was a ringing in my ears like the sensation you get when swimming near the bottom of the deep end.” “The air was suddenly full of the scent of apple blossom andContinue reading “Ben Aaronovitch’s Rivers of London, Book 1 (5)”
Great Lines from The Paragon Hotel
“Harry was always dour, but I’d never seen his face turned the color of molding cheese previous.” Bet he could charm the skin off a tomato in person.” While The Paragon Hotel is not my favorite Faye novel, her gift for imaginative and delicious lines shows in this, too.If you’ve not read any Lindsay Faye,Continue reading “Great Lines from The Paragon Hotel”
An unexpected visitor…
The door sliced open, and a stylish and inky cowboy boot pressed into the gravel drive. Moments later, a figure loomed taller than the car. A thick, gray mustache hung over the man’s lip like an inverted frown. Bushy eyebrows shaded gray and unreadable eyes. The man cleared his throat with a guttural scoop andContinue reading “An unexpected visitor…”
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”
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)”
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)”
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)”