This week’s theme is things characters have said. This is a horrible topic for me, because I don't typically highlight quotes in books, even when I'm reading on my Kindle, and the few times I have, I don't remember what books I highlighted, so I can't just easily go back and find some things I actually have highlighted. But, this past Saturday I went to a book faire and a local brewery and bought several new books, so I'm going to feature some quotes from my new books. They will likely not be at all profound, because I'm literally turning to a random page and picking a line or two to quote. Let's go.
"When she gets engaged, she gets celebratory, and buys all her friends classy meals and takes us shopping." - page 124
Quaint Creatures: Magical & Mundane by Andrew D Meredith
"I always have damned sand in my hair." - page 315
The Never Tilting World by Rin Chupeco
(This was a blind date with a book purchase, so I did not meet Rin Chupeco.)
"Seriously, he wants you to ignore fireworks for a book?" - page 184
Jingle in July by H.N. DeFore
"Well, let's see what she has in store for us this time." - page 82
Witch, Please by Mandy Maree and LJ Burkhart
"Prince, I cannot have other people touching my things." page 66
Song of the Deep by C.H. Lyn
"I'm just wondering where he might be staying." - page 264
Unborn Rising by Tracey Barski
(I did not meet Tracey, but this book is part of a duology where the other book is written by C.H. Lyn, whom I did meet.)
"I would ask that you tell those you know of our service and cordiality." - page 313
Deathless Beast by Andrew D. Meredith
(I bought all four books in this series.)
"What are you going to do when I cut my hair?" - pages 61
Spooky Cat Stories by C.H. Lyn
"And your state champions in the advanced pairs argumentation division: from Braselton Preparatory Academy, Justyce McAllister and Sarah-Jane Friedman!" - page 81
Dear Martin by Nic Stone
(This was another blind date with a book and I did not meet Nic Stone.)
"I had just arrived and...it was...I was not at my best." - page 144
Hope and Lies by C.H. Lyn
You may notice that some of the authors were featured more than once, and that's because I bought from more than one series they write, and they were billed as different genres. I also simply did not buy books from 10 different authors at the event, or I wouldn't have doubled up on any of them. Did any of my very randomly selected quotes make you want to read any of these books?
What are some of your favorite quotes from literature? If you're stopping by from the linkup, please be sure to drop a link to your post below so I can return the visit when I have time. - Katie
You found (remembered) some amazing quotes. What I like about this assignment is now I will have those quotes written down so I recall them myself in the future.
ReplyDeleteI think this is a brilliant way to approach the topic. I'm hopeless at remembering quotes from books I've read too.
ReplyDeleteIt looks like you found some great books at the book fair. I went to one at the beginning of February and had fun.
ReplyDeletePam @ Read! Bake! Create!
https://readbakecreate.com/the-js-have-it-ten-titles-starting-with-j/
I hope you love all of these books!
ReplyDeleteMy post: https://lydiaschoch.com/top-ten-tuesday-things-characters-have-said/
I laughed at the quote from Jingle in July.
ReplyDeleteHere is our Top Ten Tuesday. Thank you!
These look good. I hope that you had a lovely time and enjoy them when you get to read them.
ReplyDeleteHave a great week!
Emily @ Budget Tales Book Blog
My post:
https://budgettalesblog.wordpress.com/2025/03/04/top-ten-tuesday-character-quotes/
Dear Martin was outstanding. Great list this week!
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