78,975 books
—
294,283 voters
“My heart is so much more than it once was, even if it now beats outside my chest.”
― The Witch's Heart
― The Witch's Heart
“My goodness', thought Milo. 'Everybody is so terribly sensitive about the things they know best.”
― The Phantom Tollbooth
― The Phantom Tollbooth
“I'm so proud of you that it makes me proud of me. I hope you know that.”
― Will Grayson, Will Grayson
― Will Grayson, Will Grayson
“Water does not resist. Water flows. When you plunge your hand into it, all you feel is a caress. Water is not a solid wall, it will not stop you. But water always goes where it wants to go, and nothing in the end can stand against it. Water is patient. Dripping water wears away a stone. Remember that, my child. Remember you are half water. If you can't go through an obstacle, go around it. Water does.”
― The Penelopiad
― The Penelopiad
“I suppose the mothers of most twelve-year-old boys live with the uneasy conviction that their sons are embarked upon a secret life of crime.”
― Just an Ordinary Day: The Uncollected Stories
― Just an Ordinary Day: The Uncollected Stories
Ashley’s 2025 Year in Books
Take a look at Ashley’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.
More friends…
Favorite Genres
Polls voted on by Ashley
Lists liked by Ashley
























