“Heaven knows we need never be ashamed of our tears, for they are rain upon the blinding dust of earth, overlying our hard hearts. I was better after I had cried, than before--more sorry, more aware of my own ingratitude, more gentle.”
― Great Expectations
― Great Expectations
“A wonderful fact to reflect upon, that every human creature is constituted to be that profound secret and mystery to every other.”
― A Tale of Two Cities
― A Tale of Two Cities
“And O there are days in this life, worth life and worth death.”
― Our Mutual Friend
― Our Mutual Friend
“Suffering has been stronger than all other teaching, and has taught me to understand what your heart used to be. I have been bent and broken, but - I hope - into a better shape.”
― Great Expectations
― Great Expectations
Aliaa’s 2025 Year in Books
Take a look at Aliaa’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.
Favorite Genres
Polls voted on by Aliaa
Lists liked by Aliaa




























