“You are one of the rare people who can separate your observation from your preconception. You see what is, where most people see what they expect.”
― East of Eden
― East of Eden
“The Hebrew word, the word timshel - 'Thou mayest' - that gives a choice. It might be the most important word in the world. That says the way is open...Why, that makes a man great...He can choose his course and fight it through and win...I have a new love for that glittering instrument, the human soul. It is a lovely and unique thing in the universe. It is always attacked and never destroyed - because 'Thou mayest'. ch 24”
― East of Eden
― East of Eden
Basia’s 2025 Year in Books
Take a look at Basia’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.
Favorite Genres
Polls voted on by Basia
Lists liked by Basia


























