“Our dreams prove that to imagine - to dream about things that have not happened - is among mankind's deepest needs.”
― The Unbearable Lightness of Being
― The Unbearable Lightness of Being
“Death destroys a man: the idea of Death saves him.”
― Howards End
― Howards End
“One city and four afterthoughts. Yet, if the residents of Manhattan got down from their self-reverential pedestals, they’d soon realize that Manhattan was the most provincial of towns, albeit wealthier. A more than superficial look would reveal a mini Fort Wayne every three blocks. Duplicates of supermarket, pharmacy, candy store, florist, so that the vertical dwellers need journey no more than three blocks in either direction from their front door. Crossing to a fourth block would only bring repetition of services, with no advantage and a longer walk home.”
― Shared Sorrows
― Shared Sorrows
“That's why Twinkle likes the place so much, Scott thought, looking around at the faded wood veneer tables, and the faded souls drinking at them. Misery was soaked through the place like the old beer soaked through its carpets.”
― The Elephant Tree
― The Elephant Tree
Gerry’s 2025 Year in Books
Take a look at Gerry’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.
Favorite Genres
Polls voted on by Gerry
Lists liked by Gerry


























