You love being Ruby's mother, but loving Ruby does not stop you from wanting things for yourself. - Gabrielle Zevin

All I can say is . . . All I can say is we'll figure it out, I swear. When I read a book, I want you to be reading it at the same time. I want to know what would Amelia think of it. I want you to be mine. I can promise you books and conversation and all my heart, Amy.

Someday, you do not know when, you will be driving down the road and someday, you do not now when, you will make a wrong tun. At the end of the road, when you're least expecting it, he (or indeed she) will be there.

Who are these people who think a book comes with a guarantee that they will like it?