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“Name one hero who was happy.”
― The Song of Achilles
― The Song of Achilles
“Never is an awfully long time.”
― Peter Pan
― Peter Pan
“I am made of memories.”
― The Song of Achilles
― The Song of Achilles
“Both Rowling and Meyer, they’re speaking directly to young people. … The real difference is that Jo Rowling is a terrific writer and Stephenie Meyer can’t write worth a darn. She’s not very good.”
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“Books are a uniquely portable magic.”
― On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft
― On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft
Jess’s 2025 Year in Books
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