Booktok Quote Novels & Stories

That personal touch made the gesture even more unsettling. Her thoughts shifted to the small, leather-bound book she had found among the flowers. She retrieved it from the shelf where she had placed it earlier and sat down at the dining table. The cover was worn, and the pages were yellowed with age. She opened it to the last page, where the quote was written: “My love, my heart beats for you alone. In the chaos of the world, you are my peace. -A” The words sent a shiver down her spine. She closed the book and set it aside, feeling a sense of unease.

What did he say …Oh Godness. Thanks so much for reading . Add the book to your library please . Thanks for reading . Add to your library .

He shakes his head slightly. "Well, I second the break-up idea." I walk over to scoop up my jeans where Kadeem tossed them. "I can handle pain just fine, too," I say airily. I pause, trying to look smart and contemplative before I recite something that popped up on my social media feed that morning: "'What is to give light must endure burning.'” He blinks at me. “That's Viktor Frankl," I add haughtily. He scrutinizes me, then casts me a wry look, before sitting down to put on his shirt. He mumble-sings something as he does.

In fact, I too think in the same way, until I turned my gift into my greatest strength. It was Theodore who motivated me by reading the famous words of Albert Einstein, ‘Everyone is a genius. But if you judge a fish on its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing it is stupid.’ "Now, tell me who you are and why you are here." Does the Queen send you to kill me?" I asked, tightening my grip on his neck.

“…a boy named Victor…” “Cut!” She hit her forehead again. “What’s wrong?” “You can’t be breathing every time you read.” “I told you this wouldn’t work.” I closed the book but she put her hand in between it, stopping me and opening it back to the page. “I believe in you. You can do it.” ‘We’ve got ourselves a motivational speaker,’ Ante commented. ‘I wish she wasn’t so f*cking good at it.’ “One last try, okay?” She nodded and squeezed the pillow under her.

“Read it. Best work of literature ever.” “I thought you were joking when you said The Art of War is your favorite book,” my woman mutters as she pages through it. “The greatest victory is that which requires no battle,” Alexei quotes the book. “Sun Tzu was a wise man.” “I like the sound of that,” Anya says, a smile curving her lips. She starts to read, and Alexei leans closer, pointing out more quotes. That’s what a father should be like. Emotion wells in my chest because Alexei is a father to us all.

“It’s never early for anything as long as you want it.” “Nice quote. Where did you hear it from?” Asher asked me as he took a sip from the cup in his hands. “Would you believe me if I told you that I just made it up on the spot?” Asher stared at me for a few seconds before bursting into laughter, and I joined in, following suit. “That’s impressive.” “Thank you,” I replied, raising my glass towards him before taking a look around the place. “You look like you’ve got something you want to say, Lorenzo.”

Of course not—’ A wave of fury consumed me. I slammed the book into his chest, forcing him to release me and take a step back to gather his footing. I snarled, ‘Did you know you quoted that book to me?’ His throat bobbed as he swallowed thickly. ‘Did you know the meaning behind it when you quoted it word-for-word to me?’ Silence, again. Ev’s eyes were locked onto mine, a flurry of emotions swirling through his eyes. His fists balled together as he clenched tightly, finally breaking his silence, ‘Yes, I knew.’

Knowing Zeke- who observed anything and everything- he was probably telling the truth. “The Book isn't of much use,” I groaned, squinting down to read the characters again. “What does it say?” He asked, looking past my shoulder, down at the Book. “It says: Out of compassion, the Controller can save lives.” The Book closed itself once the last words left my lips. “That’s well…confusing. I think it's trying to tell you something.” Zeke said. I sighed exasperatedly. “Of course, I know. But what's it trying to tell me?”

“I have so many. What is yours?” “Like you, I have a bunch. But oddly enough, and don't judge me now, I think my favorite books is The Outsiders.” Asher says and Dani gasps. “Shut up! Really?” She sits up, nearly knocking him to the floor, since he was laying over her. He catches himself by rocking back on his heels and balancing himself on the edge of the bed. “What? You like that book too?” He asks her, surprised. “Are you serious? I love it! I honestly quote it on the daily. Hell, my first week here I referred to you as a soc.” She tells him and he looks offended.