“Turning, she thrust her face, steaming and wet, into the bend of her arm, and she went on crying there, not caring any longer to dry her face, her eyes, her arms. She could not have told why she was crying. Such experiences as the foregoing were not uncommon in her married life. They seemed never before to have weighed much against the abundance of her husband’s kindness and a uniform devotion which had come to be tacit and self-understood.”
― The Awakening
― The Awakening
“This is my simple religion. There is no need for temples; no need for complicated philosophy. Our own brain, our own heart is our temple; the philosophy is kindness.”
― The Dalai Lama: A Policy of Kindness: An Anthology of Writings By and About the Dalai Lama
― The Dalai Lama: A Policy of Kindness: An Anthology of Writings By and About the Dalai Lama
“When we hold health and abundance in our self-identity, we create experiences of that quality. If we choose to be attuned to the energy of our heart and feel love and compassion, we create experiences in the same energy spectrum as that of peace, love and joy.”
― Quantum Energetics and Spirituality Volume 1: Aligning with Universal Consciousness
― Quantum Energetics and Spirituality Volume 1: Aligning with Universal Consciousness
“Oo, I like a good cat fight – especially when it doesn’t involve me,’ Oscar said.
‘Shut up!’ Bryony and Raya said simultaneously. A hairline crack formed in the ice between them.”
― Being a Witch, and Other Things I Didn't Ask For
‘Shut up!’ Bryony and Raya said simultaneously. A hairline crack formed in the ice between them.”
― Being a Witch, and Other Things I Didn't Ask For
Ava’s 2025 Year in Books
Take a look at Ava’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.
Ava hasn't connected with her friends on Goodreads, yet.
Favorite Genres
Polls voted on by Ava
Lists liked by Ava












