“She’s easy to like. I’ve never understood why that’s considered a compliment - that just anyone could like you.”
― Gone Girl
― Gone Girl
“The truly frightening flaw in humanity is our capacity for cruelty - we all have it.”
― Dark Places
― Dark Places
“In truth, I wanted her to read my mind so I didn't have to stoop to the womanly art of articulation.”
― Gone Girl
― Gone Girl
“I often don't say things out loud, even when I should. I contain and compartmentalize to a disturbing degree: In my belly-basement are hundreds of bottles of rage, despair, fear, but you'd never guess from looking at me.”
― Gone Girl
― Gone Girl
“A child weaned on poison considers harm a comfort.”
― Sharp Objects
― Sharp Objects
Carrie’s 2025 Year in Books
Take a look at Carrie’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.
Favorite Genres
Polls voted on by Carrie
Lists liked by Carrie

















