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“Next, she pushed aside the sheet of paper and lifted the book. She asked if I understood any of the words, and I shook my head. She then pointed at several of the shorter words -- she, cart, plum -- and explained how each letter made its own sound, and how words strung together on paper could convey an idea, a story.
Like magick, I thought. It was everywhere, if only one knew to look.”
― Sarah Penner, The Lost Apothecary

“God, Shall I compare thee to an icebox pie? Couldn't be gayer if she tried.”
― Casey McQuiston, I Kissed Shara Wheeler

“Popular people sometimes have to laugh at things they don't find very funny, do things they don't particularly want to, with people whose company they don't particularly enjoy. Not me. I had decided, years ago, that if the choice was between that or flying solo, then I'd fly solo. It was safer that way. Grief is the price we pay for love, so they say. The price is far too high.”
― Gail Honeyman, Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine

“Get a clarifying shampoo and suck it up, Kylo Ren.”
― Casey McQuiston, I Kissed Shara Wheeler