“ You know, there was a time when childbirth was possibly the most terrifying thing you could do in your life, and you were literally looking death in the face when you went ahead with it. And so this i… Stephenie Meyer
“ Virulence is the sound of a self-selecting community talking to itself and positively reinforcing itself with no obligation to answer to anyone or look anyone in the eye. Thomas L. Friedman
“ Time for lunch. Take me somewhere good. Somewhere Italian.She chose Vine, one of the cafes on the main plaza, and ordered a burrata and squash blossom pizza. The fluffy soft cheese, drizzled with frui… Susan Wiggs
“ There was only one guy in the whole Bible Jesus ever personally promised a place with him in Paradise. Not Peter, not Paul, not any of those guys. He was a convicted thief, being executed. So don't kn… Neil Gaiman
“ Thank you, Edward. You really are special. Being able to create something so wonderful.....But it's too bad... ... Trisha Elric Hiromu Arakawa
“ She hated that will had this effect on her. Hated it. She knew better. She knew what he thought of her. That she was worth nothing. And still a look from him could make her tremble with mingled hatred… Cassandra Clare
“ Oh, I didn't think it wise to hide it. Might not be able to find it again, I say, cheerily. It's sitting in plain view on your chair in the great hall. I do hope that was the best place for it. Libba Bray
“ Let's grab something for you from the kitchen, and then we'll go find Magnus.The something turned out to be a wedge of the most amazing cake he'd ever tasted. It had cream in the middle, a crust of ho… Susan Wiggs
“ It all jibed, and the books would close on Jasper as death by misadventure. Unofficially, Eve labeled it death by stupidity, but there wasn't a place on the sheet for that particular observation. - Lt… J.D. Robb
“ Is it like this everywhere you go? Gary asked. Pretty much. Savannah shrugged calmly. I don’t really mind. Peter always— She broke off abruptly and brought the steaming cup to her mouth. Gregori could… Christine Feehan
“ In order for slavery to work, in order for us to buy, sell, beat, and trade people like animals, Americans had to completely dehumanize slaves. And whether we directly participated in that or were sim… Brene Brown
“ I was struck by the fact that for Joel abjuring agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals is not so much a goal of his farming, as it so often is in organic agriculture, as it is an indication that his farm i… Michael Pollan
“ Houses built on bridges are scandals. A bridge wants to not be. If it could choose its shape, a bridge would be no shape, an unspace to link One-place-town to Another-place-town over a river or a road… China Mieville
“ Here I was at the end of America - no more land - and now there was nowhere to go but back. Jack Kerouac
“ He began on the hidden hooks to her bodice as she stood still, her breasts rising and falling tremblingly beneath his fingers. It was like undressing a wild animal. Or an angel who had consented to st… Elizabeth Hoyt
“ Especially as Blay’s face came to mind. So beautiful. So very, very beautiful. It seemed silly and emasculating to call the guy that, but he was. Those damn lips were the problem … nice and cushioned… J.R. Ward
“ A cell phone rings. I can feel the vibration through Brittany’s pants. It’s hers, I say.Answer it, Isa Instructs.I already feel like I’ve kidnapped the girl. Now I’m gonna answer her cell? Shit. Rolli… Simone Elkeles
