“It’s funny: As a kid, I had no idea how to interact with other kids. I felt most at home with Mom and her friends. But as an adult, I find kids so much easier to understand.”
― Funny Story
― Funny Story
“And I really wonder how people get to be normal like this. How they just seem to know what to say and do, automatically.”
― The Way I Used to Be
― The Way I Used to Be
“I’ve never wanted to be the center of attention, you know? But I always envied those people who could make ordinary days, extraordinary.”
― Flock
― Flock
“Gill loved you,” he argues. “Because of osmosis,” I say. “Because you were there. I love talking to people I already know, but when I meet someone new, half the time my mind goes blank, and the other half of the time, I make a joke that absolutely no one realizes is a joke, or I ask something way too personal.”
― Funny Story
― Funny Story
“You’re not a tagalong,” she says. “You’re a we-girl.” “Like a wee lass?” I ask. “No, like, We love that restaurant. We always vacation there. We don’t really like scary movies. A woman who’s more comfortable being a part of a whole, who never goes anywhere without a partner.”
― Funny Story
― Funny Story
Brooke’s 2025 Year in Books
Take a look at Brooke’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.
More friends…
Polls voted on by Brooke
Lists liked by Brooke






















