“Rose filled their coffee cups again and thought how lucky she was to have Helen for her sister-in-law. When Helen was beside her she felt braver, resilient. They would go through this together.”
― The Two-Family House
― The Two-Family House
“We always think our own grief is the worst—worse than everybody else’s. But the truth is, we never know for sure what the people around us are feeling.”
― The Two-Family House
― The Two-Family House
“Abe was a lucky man. He told himself that every morning while he dressed and every night before he went to sleep. Abe wasn't religious but every day he thanked God for his beautiful wife, his four healthy sons, his brother and his business. Sometimes he left out his brother, but only when Mort was being a pain in the ass.”
― The Two-Family House
― The Two-Family House
“The daily dread of being judged, of being measured and found lacking in some way, no matter how small, was a burden she carried, compact and profound. It was a too-heavy purse, worn and comfortable on her shoulder, which she did not know the weight of until she set it down.”
― The Two-Family House
― The Two-Family House
“I have had some bad things happen, but then a lot of a lot of wonderful things happened to me too. An awful thing happened to you...but you mustn't let it ruin the happiness that lies ahead for you, dear.”
― The Two-Family House
― The Two-Family House
Mary’s 2025 Year in Books
Take a look at Mary’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.
More friends…
Favorite Genres
Polls voted on by Mary
Lists liked by Mary





















