“How did my parents live before texting? Before the internet? I’m used to knowing things and all of this unknowing is driving… — Stephanie Perkins Copy Share Image
“I’m not even embarrassed to hug my parents in public. Except when Nathan wears a sweatband when he goes running. Because really!” — Stephanie Perkins Copy Share Image
What my parents never considered is that I just wanted a choice. — Stephanie Perkins Copy Share Image
“Dad steps away from the window, and I'm alarmed to discover his eyes are wet. Something about the idea of my father-even… — Stephanie Perkins Copy Share Image
“Did I ever tell you I went to school in America?" "What? No." "It's true,for a year. Eighth grade. It was terrible."… — Stephanie Perkins Copy Share Image
“And it totally depresses me, but the ladies eat it up. They love my father's books and they love his cable-knit sweaters… — Stephanie Perkins Copy Share Image
“I feel it coming, but I can't stop it. PANIC. They left me.My parents actually left me! IN FRANCE! Meanwhile, Paris is… — Stephanie Perkins Copy Share Image
“I'm fine.My father's an arse, and my mum is dying and-oh my God,I'm so pissed." St. Clair looked at me again. His… — Stephanie Perkins Copy Share Image
“Soap?" "School of America in Paris" he explains. "SOAP". Nice. My father sent me here to be cleansed.” — Stephanie Perkins Copy Share Image
“So will your father object to me? Because I'm not American? I mean, not fully American? He's not one of those mad,… — Stephanie Perkins Copy Share Image
“Josh is a romantic. He likes being in love, and he craves love to fill the void left by his absentee parents.… — Stephanie Perkins Copy Share Image
“What just happened?" "Your father invited the former love of your life in for pie." "Yeah, that's what I thought.” — Stephanie Perkins Copy Share Image
“This warmth over the telephone. Is it possible for home to be a person and not a place? Bridgette used to be home to… — Stephanie Perkins Copy Share Image
“I wasn't being a git. I wasn't even being a twat, or a wanker, or any of your other bleeding Briticisms -” — Stephanie Perkins Copy Share Image
“You said on my birthday that you were afraid of being alone, but I’ve been here this whole time. This whole time.” — Stephanie Perkins Copy Share Image
“Lola: Do you think things have to be easy? For it to work? Cricket: NO. I mean, yes, but... sometimes there are... extenuating circumstances.… — Stephanie Perkins Copy Share Image
“Thanks. I forgot how to flip off the English. I'll use the correct hand gesture next time." "My pleasure. Always happy to educate.” — Stephanie Perkins Copy Share Image
“Beautiful. He called me beautiful! But wait. I don't like Dave. Do I like Dave?” — Stephanie Perkins Copy Share Image
“We're enveloped in pitch black. "Wait here," I whisper. "Are you getting your ax?" "Handcuffs." "Kinky. But, okay, I'll try it.” — Stephanie Perkins Copy Share Image
“And, suddenly, I want to touch him. Not a push, or a shove, or even a friendly hug. I want to feel the creases… — Stephanie Perkins Copy Share Image