“We never really talked much or even looked at each other, but it didn't matter because we were looking at the same sky together, which is maybe even more intimate than eye contact anyway. I mean, anybody can look at you. It's quite rare to find someone who sees the same world you see.”
― Turtles All the Way Down
― Turtles All the Way Down
“Being silly is still allowed, not excluded by adulthood. What's excluded by adulthood is thoughtlessness, so be thoughtful and silly”
―
―
“I finally understood what my grandmother meant. If I wasn't comfortable with myself, I would never be comfortable.”
― Persepolis 2: The Story of a Return
― Persepolis 2: The Story of a Return
“She’s having a hard time right now because you’re not what she expected. But we’re never what our parents expected. They have to learn that lesson.”
― Last Night at the Telegraph Club
― Last Night at the Telegraph Club
Amanda’s 2025 Year in Books
Take a look at Amanda’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.
More friends…
Favorite Genres
Polls voted on by Amanda
Lists liked by Amanda

































