Small Town Life Quotes

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“I found it interesting when, after the program, both Mrs. Rath and Mrs. Walker mentioned how nice it was to see Ira attending school and community events again.”
Wayne Edwards, A Stone's Throw: A heartwarming story of a city girl and her rancher grandfather turning adversity into love and community

Kristin Hannah
“Lately he'd been seen going out less and less, becoming that strangest of animals in a small town: a loner.”
Kristin Hannah, Magic Hour

Mallika  Nawal
“Living in a small town [in India] was like living in a glass house!”
Mallika Nawal, I'm a Woman & I'm on SALE

George Eliot
“Sane people did what their neighbours did, so that if any lunatics were at large, one might know and avoid them.”
George Eliot, Middlemarch

David Øybo
“Well, you know I surf, and Godhus has some quite good waves some of the best waves you can find in Scandinavia, actually.”
David Øybo, Julebord: The Holiday Party

Christine Feehan
“He thought moving to a small town would allow him to find a way to get along to some extent but people were just plain idiots.”
Christine Feehan, Magic in the Wind

David Øybo
“Also, one day I’ll likely just end up as the art teacher at the Godshus Upper School,” she judged, realistically.”
David Øybo, Julebord: The Holiday Party

Lori Copeland
“Man, Duke and I work our fannies off. We don't eat expensive dinners out. We don't go to the mvies or buy our clothes anywhere but Kmart--our biggest treat is taking the kids to Walmart on Friday nights, having a fast food hamburger and doing the grocery shopping.”
Lori Copeland, The Christmas Lamp: A Novella

Haven Kimmel
“in the 1970s people still referred to my mother as a Communist because she had a subscription to The Atlantic Monthly,
Haven Kimmel

Barbara Hinske
“This whole evening is straight out of central casting for a fantasy New Year's Eve date. I'm certain they'd be drinking champagne. Threads of Kindness”
Barbara Hinske, Threads of Kindness: The Eleventh Novel in the Rosemont Series

Barbara Hinske
“You know how a cloud covers the sun, Lyla said, and then suddenly moves away--and it's as if God has shown a spotlight on the earth?" Threads of Kindness”
Barbara Hinske, Threads of Kindness: The Eleventh Novel in the Rosemont Series

Barbara Hinske
“Oh, I can't wait!" Anita said, her voice as giddy as if the captain of the football team had asked her to the senior prom. Threads of Kindness”
Barbara Hinske, Threads of Kindness: The Eleventh Novel in the Rosemont Series

Barbara Hinske
“Tim, Jeff, and Sam added their flashlight beams to hers as they all tried to see the mysterious contents. Threads of Kindness”
Barbara Hinske, Threads of Kindness: The Eleventh Novel in the Rosemont Series

A.M.    Rose
“He knew he’d have to shield his privates when newspaper headed his way because whoever set the delivery magic for his street had told the papers to aim for the crotch instead of the porch. He also knew nobody was doing anything to fix it because they thought it was hilarious. On the days he managed to protect his jewels, he thought it was hilarious too.”
A.M. Rose, Mischief

Barbara Hinske
“She never got over the thrill of watching a woman don the dress she'd said yes to. A wedding dress lit up a woman like no other garment she'd ever own. Threads of Kindness”
Barbara Hinske, Threads of Kindness: The Eleventh Novel in the Rosemont Series

Barbara Hinske
“The dress looked stunning on her -- anyone could see that. And Sunday knew it too. But there was no sparkle in her eyes. She looked like a cashier relieved her register had balanced -- satisfied but not overjoyed. Threads of Kindness”
Barbara Hinske, Threads of Kindness: The Eleventh Novel in the Rosemont Series

Barbara Hinske
“Fiona finally rocked back on her heels and looked up at them. The smile on her face told them what they wanted to know before she spoke. Threads of Kindness”
Barbara Hinske, Threads of Kindness: The Eleventh Novel in the Rosemont Series

Barbara Hinske
“Sunlight streamed through the stained glass above the altar, casting colors like watercolor brushstrokes across the stone floor. Threads of Kindness”
Barbara Hinske, Threads of Kindness: The Eleventh Novel in the Rosemont Series

Barbara Hinske
“Their kiss was sweet, certain, and sacred--the kind that bore witness to a love elevated to a lifetime commitment. Threads of Kindness”
Barbara Hinske, Threads of Kindness: The Eleventh Novel in the Rosemont Series

Laura van den Berg
“The thing she hated the most about living in a small town was everyone knowing what you are.”
Laura van den Berg, There Will Be No More Good Nights Without Good Nights

Pat McDermott Michener
“This captivating tale explores the complexities of family and women's lives, their quest for redemption, and the power of love and forgiveness. A rich and satisfying read, “Emma Madison: Master Meddler” will leave you enchanted.”
Pat McDermott Michener, Emma Madison, Master Meddler

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