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The Best Daisy Jones and the Six Book Quotes
The hit novel by Taylor Jenkins Reid, Daisy Jones and the Six is a New York Times bestseller and the first book in TJR’s famous fictional women quartet.
First published in 2019, the book was adapted into a miniseries for Amazon Prime in 2023. Well received by critics and fans alike, the series was accompanied by an album which reached the top 40 of the UK’s Official Album Chart.
18 Iconic Quotes From Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë
Considered to be one of the literary greats, here are 18 quotes about love, life and heartbreak from Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë.
Her first and only novel, Wuthering Heights was published by Emily Brontë in 1847, shortly before her death in 1848. Emily passed away from tuberculosis at 30 years of age and was buried under the floor of St. Michael and All Angels Church in Haworth, West Yorkshire.
13 Chilling Quotes from 1984 by George Orwell
Originally published in 1949, George Orwell was the pen name for Eric Blair. A British writer who wrote 9 books throughout his lifetime, Eric was born in India in 1903, before moving to Henley-on-Thames in England the following year.
Orwell was known for being opposed to all forms of totalitarianism, both on the left and the right of the political spectrum, and his work frequently reflected this.
20 Quotes From The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo
Published in 2017, The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo forms one part of Taylor Jenkins Reid’s quartet featuring famous fictional women.
The story follows a 1950s movie star as she unravels the secrets of her past. It’s a fantastic read that was well received by critics and gained huge popularity on TikTok, selling more than 1.5 million copies worldwide.
The book is currently being adapted into a movie by Netflix, and is set to be directed by Maggie Betts (who replaces Leslye Headland).
19 of the Best Alice in Wonderland Book Quotes
Born in 1832, Lewis Carroll was the pen name of University of Oxford mathematician Charles Dodgeson. He began his writing career in 1865 with Alice in Wonderland, following up with sequel Through the Looking Glass in 1872.
Carroll was famously inspired to write Alice in Wonderland by family friend Alice Pleasance Liddell, who was a young girl at the time.
The book has been enormously popular since publication, having been translated into at least 174 languages.
The Best Bridget Jones Quotes
Helen Fielding is the author of the legendary Bridget Jones book series, which has sold millions of copies around the world.
The first book, Bridget Jones’s Diary, was first published in 1996 and adapted into a highly successful movie starring Renée Zellweger. Fielding later wrote an additional 3 books, with the last being penned in 2016. The fourth movie in the Bridget Jones series, Mad About the Boy, was released in 2025.
16 Pride and Prejudice Quotes About Life and Love
Dating back to 1813, Pride and Prejudice is Jane Austen’s second novel, and explores the expectations that society places on women - particularly within marriage and romance.
Despite its popularity, Pride and Prejudice was initially published anonymously and Austen only ever received an initial sum of £110, losing out on any further royalties. The first edition published in three separate volumes, before it was later compiled into the novel that it is today.
Pride and Prejudice has an enduring appeal that has seen it adapted into a number of films, stage shows and television series over the last 200 years. Most notably, this includes a 2009 film adaption that features Keira Knightley as Elizabeth Bennett, as well as a 1995 television series where Mark Darcy is portrayed by Colin Firth.
Here are some of the best quotes about love and life from Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice.
21 Jane Eyre Quotes About Love, Life and Independence
One of my all time favourite books, Jane Eyre was written by Charlotte Bronte and first published in 1847. While it’s now considered to be a classic work of literature, Jane Eyre received a mixed reception at first, with initial reviewers finding that the novel went against Christian values.
This perception changed as time went on, and as feminist values became more popular. Jane Eyre has since been adapted into a number of films and stage productions around the world, as well as a notable television series in 2006. Today, you’ll even find a manga adaption which was published in 2016 as part of UDON Entertainment’s Manga Classics series.
The book discusses a wide variety of themes that make it a popular choice for students, including love, life and independence.
16 Quotes From Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Maud Montgomery
Written by Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery, Anne of Green Gables was first published in 1908 and has since been translated into 36 languages. Montgomery was reportedly inspired by her own childhood in Prince Edward Island, and based the first story in rural Nova Scotia.
The series has an enduring appeal, with the original book selling more than 50 million copies around the world. It’s also been adapted into numerous films, television series, musicals and plays, with the latest TV adaption ‘Anne With an E’ premiering on Netflix in 2017.
Here are 16 of the best quotes from Anne of Green Gables, covering life, friendship, creativity and nature. Happy reading!
17 Quotes From Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
Originally published in two volumes, with the first in 1968 and the second in 1969, Little Women is a coming of age story that has been enjoyed by generations of young readers.
Louisa May Alcott was an American author who based Little Women on her own experiences of growing up in New England. Its success was followed by a number of sequels: Little Men (1871), Jo’s Boys (1886) and Good Wives (1869) which was originally the second volume of Little Women.
24 Quotes From Ready Player One by Ernest Cline
One of my favourite science-fiction books, Ready Player One first published in 2011 and has since sold more than 1 million copies worldwide. In 2018 it was even adapted into a movie by Steven Spielberg, and a second book Ready Player Two was published in 2020.
15 of the Best Quotes from Matilda by Roald Dahl
Originally published in 1988, Matilda is a timeless story that has inspired generations of readers. It’s a tale for anyone who has ever felt different, like they don’t quite fit in, or would happily escape into the pages of a book.
Matilda has since been adapted into two films, once in 1996 and again in 2022, as well as a musical that has been running in London’s West End since 2011. Brought to life by Tim Minchin’s witty lyrics, the musical won seven Olivier Awards in its opening year and opened on Broadway in 2013.
16 Quotes About Love and Life from Normal People by Sally Rooney
First published in 2018, Normal People was Sally Rooney’s debut novel. Its popularity established her an exceptional contemporary writer, captivating audiences with its problematic protagonists, Marianne and Connell.
As endearing as they are frustrating, the story follows the pair as they navigate early adulthood in a way that many readers find relatable. It was even adapted into a television series with Paul Mescal and Daisy Edgar-Jones in 2020.
Here are 15 quotes from Normal People, focusing on two themes: love and life.
Girl in Pieces Quotes
If you’ve read my review, you’ll know that I’m a big fan of Kathleen Glasgow’s books.
Girl in Pieces is fantastic in that it’s highly emotive and covers lots of taboo topics in a way that is both sensitive and hard hitting.
Here I have gathered 18 quotes from the book that fit into four categories: hope, love, mental illness and self harm.
20 Powerful Quotes from Looking For Alaska by John Green
John Green’s first novel, Looking for Alaska was published in 2005 and was adapted into a TV drama in 2019.
Here’s a reminder of what it’s about:
“BEFORE. Miles Halter’s whole life has been one big non-event until he starts at anything-but-boring Culver Creek Boarding School and meets Alaska Young. Gorgeous, clever, funny and utterly fascinating she pulls Miles into her world, launches him into a new life, and steals his heart. But when tragedy strikes, and Miles comes face-to-face with death he discovers the value of living and loving unconditionally.
AFTER: Nothing will ever be the same.”
26 Quotes from Turtles All the Way Down by John Green
First published in 2017, Turtles All The Way Down is inspired by John Green’s own experiences of living with OCD. It was well received by readers, instantly hitting number one on the New York Times bestsellers list and nominated for the Best Young Adult Fiction Category in the Goodreads Choice Awards 2017.
In case you can’t remember, here’s what the book’s about.
12 Heart Melting Quotes from The Fault in Our Stars by John Green
When did you first read The Fault in Our Stars?
I remember when I did - I was 17, the same age as the protagonist Hazel Grace Lancaster - and it was the first John Green book that I’d ever read. The beautiful language has stayed with me all of these years, and Green’s masterful writing makes it a modern classic in the young adult genre.
13 Chilling Quotes from One of Us is Lying by Karen M. McManus - Now on Netflix!
Recently adapted into a hugely popular Netflix series, One of Us is Lying sucks viewers into an addictive murder mystery story featuring four high school aged suspects, after one of their classmates mysteriously dies in detention at the beginning of the semester. Based on a book that published in 2018, the series hurtles through the twists and turns of a murder investigation as we try to figure out who killed Simon, and consequently, who is lying.
Here are 13 of the best quotes from Karen M. McManus’ bestselling young adult novel, One of Us is Lying.
12 Bookish Quotes from The Cat Who Saved Books
Here’s a title that combines three of a book lover’s favourite things - a ramshackle bookshop, a cute feline companion, and a bucketload of books. A short and quirky novel translated from the Japanese by Sosuke Natsukawa, The Cat Who Saved Books is a wonderful celebration of the written word, and I highly recommend reading it if you haven’t already.
Here are 12 of the best quotes that book lovers will adore. Happy reading!
25 Beautiful Quotes from The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
This is a book that truly changed my life.
I can’t remember the first time that I read The Book Thief, but I know that I was in my early to mid teens. It was the first time I’d experienced writing that felt exquisitely beautiful to read, and completely broke my heart.
Markus Zusak is a brilliant writer - here are some of the best quotes from his book.
Welcome to the Viking Skaga - one of Viking Cruises’ noble river ships. She takes her name from an ancient Norse myth, where the Valkyrie Skaga rode into battle and escorted the dead to Valhalla, before preparing them to fight in the epic battle of Ragnarok.
A relatively new ship, the Viking Skaga only entered the fleet in 2020. At just 410 feet and carrying 168 guests and 48 crew, she was built specifically to sail down the Seine in France, although the specific itinerary will vary depending on the time of year. I was fortunate enough to join the ship for her week long Christmas on the Seine cruise, which starts and ends in Paris, calling at Vernon, Caudebec-en-Caux, Rouen, Honflour (via an excursion) and Les Andelys along the way.