Annie Reads

“Did it hurt?” “Sometimes. The skin is thin on the inside of the arms, the upper thighs, the ribs.” “No,” she said softly, mouthing the words instead of truly speaking. “Did it hurt to get your life story written into your skin for everyone to see? Does it hurt when people look at them and know?”
― Giana Darling, Caution to the Wind

“Her love of books is passed down from our mother but for some reason, it skipped right past me. While Halle used to sneak out at midnight to buy the new Harry Potter books, I used to sneak out to parties or better yet, sneak boys in. Ten years later and not much has changed. Halle is still queuing up for books and I’m still getting my heart broken by immature men.”
― Karli Perrin, The Book Boyfriend

“Here are Just a Few of the Benefits That Go Along With Bugging in Rather Than Bugging Out: Unless any of your priorities are under threat, home is the safest place for your family in most disasters. A well-stocked home provides shelter, safety, and all the essentials you need to survive. Staying home provides a sense of normalcy, which is particularly valuable if you have children. It is easier to get quality sleep at home (which can't be underestimated in a societal collapse). It is easier to detect threats at home.”
― Ted Riley, When Crisis Hits Suburbia: A Modern-Day Prepping Guide to Effectively Bug in and Protect Your Family Home in a Societal Collapse

“You good girl.” He patted my back in a sweet, paternal gesture. “Best part of my life. Be safe, granddaughter.”
― Elle Richards, The Fallen