“The wonderful thing about books--and the thing that made them such a refuge for the islanders during the Occupation--is that they take… — Annie Barrows Copy Share Image
“There had been a problem in Bean's house. The problem was staples. Bean loved staples. She loved them so much that she… — Annie Barrows Copy Share Image
I am a grown woman-- mostly-- and I can guzzle champagne with whomever I choose. — Annie Barrows Copy Share Image
Then he felt remorseful, which was so unlike him and endearing that I almost changed my mind and said yes. But then I imagined… — Annie Barrows Copy Share Image
If I could have anything I wanted, I would choose story without end, and it seems I have lots of company in that. — Annie Barrows Copy Share Image
“The wonderful thing about books--and the thing that made them such a refuge for the islanders during the Occupation--is that they take us out… — Annie Barrows Copy Share Image
It suddenly struck me that Dawsey is a lonesome person. I think it may be that he has always been lonely, but he didn't… — Annie Barrows Copy Share Image
“There had been a problem in Bean's house. The problem was staples. Bean loved staples. She loved them so much that she had stapled… — Annie Barrows Copy Share Image
We clung to books and to our friends; they reminded us that we had another part to us. — Annie Barrows Copy Share Image
“Mary Ann could no more endure a day without reading than she could grow feathers.” — Annie Barrows Copy Share Image
“We could have gone on longing for one another and pretending not to notice forever. This obsession with dignity can ruin your life if… — Annie Barrows Copy Share Image
“[I] threw open the door to find Rob sitting on the low stool in front of my bookcase, surrounded by cardboard boxes. He was… — Annie Barrows Copy Share Image
