Xiao Carouthers

“A first lesson in the fragility of love and the preternatural cowardice of men. And out of this disillusionment and turmoil sprang Beli's first adult oath, one that would follow her into adulthood, to the States and beyond. I will not serve.”
― Junot Díaz

“privileged to share in the athletic power of a large and dangerous animal willing to be controlled by the small, frail strength of a mere human being.”
― Mary Doria Russell, Doc

“Listening's reading if you close your eyes. Music's a wood you walk through.”
― David Mitchell, Black Swan Green

“I made a resolution to telephone my mother the next day, but it was a safe resolution; no one can hold you to a decision made in middle of the night.And then my spine sent me an alarm. A presence. Here. Now. At my side.”
― Diane Setterfield, The Thirteenth Tale