“Now, tell me, Ray, why is it that a thing’s always in the last place you look?” “The malice of inanimate objects,” Irene answered.” — Genevieve Cogman Copy Share Image
“That's where both the Fae and the dragons fail......."They are defined either by narrative or reality. They don't go beyond that. The only person… — Genevieve Cogman Copy Share Image
“We also wish to make it absolutely clear that Librarians should not attempt to use the Library to transport dinosaur eggs. And if they… — Genevieve Cogman Copy Share Image
“Irene made a private mental resolution that if she ever became a queen, her throne would incorporate a cushion. Also a convenient bookcase.” — Genevieve Cogman Copy Share Image
“Memories were as important as books and almost as important as proper indexing.” — Genevieve Cogman Copy Share Image
“(She’d always wondered, or even daydreamed, what it was like to actually work with great detectives, rather than just read about them. It was… — Genevieve Cogman Copy Share Image
“You may take it as you wish, Irene said. But I am not giving you my mission, and I am not giving you my… — Genevieve Cogman Copy Share Image
“Kostchei looked at her,his eyes liquid ice, and Irene found herself stuttering to a halt and closing her mouth. He had more presence in… — Genevieve Cogman Copy Share Image
“I have spent most of my life preferring books to people,” Irene said sharply. “Just because I like a few specific people doesn’t change… — Genevieve Cogman Copy Share Image
“Redefining oneself is something we all have to do ... The only person who could ever set bounds on you should be yourself.” — Genevieve Cogman Copy Share Image
