Book Quotes

  The Song of Achilles Quotes With Page Numbers “He smiled, and his face was like the sun.” ~Madeline Miller, The Song of Achilles, Patroclus as the narrator, Chapter 5, Page 47   “And perhaps it is the greater grief, after all, to be left on earth when another is gone.” ~Madeline Miller, The Song […]

  The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes Quotes With Page Numbers “But better off sad than dead.” ~Suzanne Collins, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, The Narrator, Chapter 1, Page 11   “Snow lands on top” ~Suzanne Collins, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, Character: Coriolanus Snow, Chapter 1, Pages 14, 131, 174   “Nothing

  Lessons in Chemistry Quotes With Page Numbers “Because while musical prodigies are always celebrated, early readers aren’t. And that’s because early readers are only good at something others will eventually be good at, too. So being first isn’t special – it’s just annoying.” ~Bonnie Garmus, Lessons in Chemistry, The Narrator, Chapter 1, Page 1

Kindred tells the riveting story of Dana, a modern black woman who is mysteriously transported back to the antebellum South. Dana must protect Rufus, a white slaveholder, and her ancestor. With richly drawn characters and thought-provoking themes, Kindred poignantly examines power, collaboration, and family bonds against the dark backdrop of America’s history of slavery.  

Beloved Quotes With Page Numbers “It never looked as terrible as it was and it made her wonder if hell was a pretty place too. Fire and brimstone all right, but hidden in lacy groves.” ~Toni Morrison, Beloved, The Narrator, Part One, Page 7   “Was it hard? I hope she didn’t die hard.’ Sethe

Meyer Wolfsheim is a crucial character in The Great Gatsby as he helped Jay Gatsby build his wealth. Wolfsheim is infamous for his rumored role in fixing the 1919 World Series. His portrayal in the book reveals Gatsby’s mysterious origins and ascension to wealth, primarily through his involvement in bootlegging during the post-World War I