Quotes of Annabel Monaghan

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“But from the beginning, I knew that in a world where destiny was dead, I was destined, forever, to love him. Even though he didn't - though he couldn't - ever love me back.” ― Lauren Oliver, Annabel
“I got home from the FBi that day, put on my pajamas got a pint of Chunky Monkey, and watched 'The Notebook'. Five times. Everyone left me alone. I suspect they were a little afraid of me. I went up to my room and listened to Taylor Swift's 'White Horse' on replay, knowing she was the only person in the world who could relate.” ― Annabel Monaghan, A Girl Named Digit
“Sorry," he said, kissing me lightly once more and brushing my hair from my face. I'd never seen a less sorry person in my life.” ― Annabel Monaghan, A Girl Named Digit
“Her safety is my utmost concern as well..." John started."You have no idea," Mr Bennet said under his breath. John ignored him.” ― Annabel Monaghan, A Girl Named Digit
“Follow Your Dreams, Except the One Where You’re at School in Your Underwear” ― Annabel Monaghan, A Girl Named Digit
“But at this moment I'm feeling the effect of being thrown from a moving car, held at gunpoint, and tossed through a plate-glass window. You, incredibly attractive or not, might be the only thing that stands between my waking up in the morning and my being chopped up in my sleep. I am staying here, and so are you. And these fine silk pajamas are staying on. Now get in bed.” ― Annabel Monaghan, A Girl Named Digit
“The stench that surrounded me suggested that the tarp over my face had been previously used either to transport fertiliser or as toilet paper.” ― Annabel Monaghan, A Girl Named Digit
“Mercifully, the murderers arrived just then.” ― Annabel Monaghan, A Girl Named Digit
“Amazing. He called me amazing. In front of his dad.” ― Annabel Monaghan, A Girl Named Digit
“It's like my karate teacher says - you are more alive when you are feeling pain than when you are so careful that you feel nothing.” ― Annabel Monaghan, A Girl Named Digit
“MY GIRLFRIEND'S SMARTER THAN YOUR HONOR STUDENT.” ― Annabel Monaghan, A Girl Named Digit
“I like the way he notices things. A noticer is a person who can never be entirely self-absorbed,” ― Annabel Monaghan, Nora Goes Off Script
“A woman crossed the street below, beautifully dressed in what appeared to be a beige cashmere blazer, gray pants, and six-inch heels. She walked as surely as if she were in sneakers, head up and fully confident that no unanticipated pothole would take her down. I wanted to be that woman. I wanted to move through the world with my head up.” ― Annabel Monaghan, A Girl Named Digit
“For years I've gone to bed gazing up at the eternal question: WHAT IF THE HOCKEY POKEY IS WHAT IT'S ALL ABOUT?” ― Annabel Monaghan
“If you own up to not being perfect, life gets easier.” ― Annabel Monaghan, Nora Goes Off Script
“The basic truth of parenting fills my heart: If your kids are okay, you don’t really have any problems. I will relish this feeling.” ― Annabel Monaghan, Nora Goes Off Script
“What would Scobby-Doo?” ― Annabel Monaghan
“THE TRULY EDUCATED NEVER GRADUATE” ― Annabel Monaghan, A Girl Named Digit
“Have you ever felt like you’re disappearing?” he asks. “Like you’re sure one day you’re going to wake up and find that the truest parts of yourself have been replaced by someone else’s plans?” ― Annabel Monaghan, Nora Goes Off Script
Annabel Monaghan
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Annabel Monaghan

Annabel Monaghan is the bestselling author of SAME TIME NEXT SUMMER and NORA GOES OFF SCRIPT. She is also the author of two novels for young adults, A Girl Named Digit and Double Digit.

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