149 books
—
133 voters
Kelly Murphy
https://www.goodreads.com/booksandavocadotoast
Memory is a wicked thing that warps and twists. But paper and ink receive the truth without emotion, and they read it back without partiality. That, I believe, is why so few women are taught to read and write. God only knows what they would
...more
“And I say a final last prayer, this one in gratitude that there are people in the world who will protect kids with a fire that makes them sprint after cars, fight systems, curse with rage. It's enough to make you believe. Maybe not in symbols; maybe not in gods. But certainly in people.”
― The Names They Gave Us
― The Names They Gave Us
“She noted, more than once, that the meteor shower was happening, beyond the overcast sky, even if we could not see it. Who cares if she can kiss? She can see through the clouds.”
― Turtles All the Way Down
― Turtles All the Way Down
“Disempowerment,” Michael told me, “is at the heart12 of poor health”—physical, mental, and emotional.”
― Lost Connections: Uncovering the Real Causes of Depression - and the Unexpected Solutions
― Lost Connections: Uncovering the Real Causes of Depression - and the Unexpected Solutions
“Because it's not a lie if it's how you feel.”
― All the Bright Places
― All the Bright Places
“Man can do what he wills, but he cannot will what he wills. —ARTHUR SCHOPENHAUER”
― Turtles All the Way Down
― Turtles All the Way Down
Kelly’s 2025 Year in Books
Take a look at Kelly’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.
More friends…
Favorite Genres
Polls voted on by Kelly
Lists liked by Kelly


























