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An opening line like that has the same effect on me as: " You had me at hello".....   A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness  is one of those Russian-doll books.  A gift within a gift that leads to yet another gift. So I just have to share it on  Thursday Quotables  hosted by  Bookshelf Fantasies . This weekly feature is the place to highlight a great quote, line, or passage during your past reading week. Whether it's something funny, startling, gut-wrenching or just  really  written beautifully - this is where you must share! Just remember to link back to  bookshelffantasies.com  

Greetings! Iv'e been a bit lazy with the weekly features the past couple of weeks. But  at least I can honestly say I've spend that time reading. Mostly. Okay, about half of that time. Let's make it a third and call it quits.  Seeing that it's a freebie day on  Book Traveling Thursdays , I can wallow in my laziness and just combine this week's BTT with Thursday Quotables hosted by  Bookshelf Fantasies .

Since its release date in 2013,  The Signature of all things by Elizabeth Gilbert  has been on my TBR list. I remember the day I bought it at a book sale last year. I. was. just. soooo. happy!!!!!!! But I didn't immediately start reading it. I first had to pack it up and unpack it again and a whole lot of other things happened as well. And somewhere along the line, the excitement was left behind. Finally started reading it yesterday afternoon and  hooray! - it all came floating back. I just love it!  I can already relate with so many aspects in this story. Especially Alma's mother and her very strict Dutch and Dutch Reformed Church background. I come from a very similar background and find the following roll-on-the-floor-hysterically funny. Just DON'T let anybody see you..... 

I'm not really one for memoirs, but  The Yellow Envelope by Kim Dinan  is an exception. " One Gift, three rules and a life changing journey around the world" . Kim's travels definitely turned her into a wonderful storyteller. I'm about 70% done with this journey and will have my review up somewhere during the next week or so. For now, let me just share a few note-worthy quotes:  

Welcome back to  Thursday Quotables   hosted by  Bookshelf Fantasies .  This weekly feature is the place to highlight a great quote, line, or passage during your past reading week. Whether it's something funny, startling, gut-wrenching or just  really  written beautifully - this is where you must share! Just remember to link back to  bookshelffantasies.com   I don't do a Thursday Quotable every week, heck - I haven't done one in months! I haven't really read anything notable or quotable in months. And then I came across this book.....  The Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman  and I simply can't stop quoting and unquoting. Funny how the right book can cross your path at just the right time. There are so many beautiful quotes and passages in this book that just speak to my heart so dearly at the moment.

Welcome to  Thursday Quotables   hosted by  Bookshelf Fantasies .  This weekly feature is the place to highlight a great quote, line, or passage during your past reading week. Whether it's something funny, startling, gut-wrenching or just  really  written beautifully - this is where you must share! It is so simple: Write a Thursday Quotable post on your blog.  (We're all busy here, so pick something from what you are currently reading) Link back to  Bookshelf Fantasies  and link-up with the  linky  provided. Make sure to visit the other quotable bloggers and snitch their books. Go read. You need at least one new book for next week's feature. Seeing that it is my third Thrusday Quotables , today I'll give you not one, not two, not three ......

Welcome to  Thursday Quotables   hosted by  Bookshelf Fantasies .  This weekly feature is the place to highlight a great quote, line, or passage during your past reading week. Whether it's something funny, startling, gut-wrenching or just  really  written beautifully - this is where you must share! It is so simple: Write a Thursday Quotable post on your blog.  (We're all busy here, so pick something from what you are currently reading) Link back to  Bookshelf Fantasies  and link-up with the  linky  provided. Make sure to visit the other quotable bloggers and snitch their books. Go finish reading your book. I haven't done a Thursday Quotable in weeks. Okay, actually I've only done it twice (counting this one....)  I am more than a bit behind on catching up with my book quotes and book diary. There are a million little papers and notes lying around the house that can't wait to be eternalized by yours truly in i...

Welcome to Thursday Quotables hosted by  Bookshelf Fantasies . This weekly feature is the place to highlight a great quote, line, or passage during your past reading week. Whether it's something funny, startling, gut-wrenching or just really written beautifully - this is where you must share! It is so simple: Write a Thursday Quotable post on your blog. (We're all busy here, so pick something from what you are currently reading) Link back to  Bookshelf Fantasies  and link-up with the linky provided. Make sure to visit the other quotable bloggers and snitch their books. Go finish reading your book. When in doubt, keep reading. A  book will never die on you. - John van de Ruit SPUD