“You try your best, or you don't try your best. The mountains don't care.”
― Today Will Be Different
― Today Will Be Different
“it was as if I had lost a layer of skin—I woke up laughing, or crying.”
― After You
― After You
“That was happiness. Not the framed greatest hits, but the moments between.”
― Today Will Be Different
― Today Will Be Different
“You don’t have to let that one thing be the thing that defines you.”
― After You
― After You
“I know it's been tough. But we're terribly proud of you, you know."
"For what?" She says blowing her nose. "I failed, Dad. Most people think I shouldn't have even tried."
"Just for carrying on, really. Sometimes, my darling girl, that's heroic in itself.”
― The Girl You Left Behind
"For what?" She says blowing her nose. "I failed, Dad. Most people think I shouldn't have even tried."
"Just for carrying on, really. Sometimes, my darling girl, that's heroic in itself.”
― The Girl You Left Behind
Melanie’s 2025 Year in Books
Take a look at Melanie’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.
More friends…
Polls voted on by Melanie
Lists liked by Melanie











