YAY back for round 2 of my latest series — From My Quote Notebook! Since it’s still new I’ll leave my intro from last week:
I’ve mentioned it before but I have had a quote notebook since about 2008, before I started blogging, just to keep track of good quotes from books. Sometimes other quotes sneak in there that I like but mostly books. A bunch of people wanted to see it and it’s SUPER messy and just really for my viewing because I write sideways and everywhere and it’s a mess. But I thought it could be fun to do it this way to share the contents of my quote notebook!
So my goal with this? To share a quote from my quote notebook at random (aka whatever quote I’m FEELING for that day) and hopefully introduce you to some new books as I know sometimes I see a quote from a book and it makes me VERY interested in reading it or at least checking it out!
This week we have:
All The Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr: I read this in the midst of a big reading slump and it was exactly what I needed to read. Historical fiction was always my go-to genre pre-blogging and I just don’t read as much anymore…which is sad but I’ve been craving them more. I loooooved this book so much and this line made me jump off the couch to grab my quote notebook. I like the sentiment of it — not just to SEE but to experience/see/do/take in all the things before it’s too late. Definitely reminds me to be better with my time — not just be busy running around experiencing everything — but remembering every moment counts and I can’t get back the ones I’ve wasted.
CHECK OUT MORE OF THE CONTENTS OF MY QUOTE NOTEBOOK HERE!
Kyra @ Blog of a Bookaholic says
Ahh that’s such a wonderful quote! I think we often forget how short life really is and how we must just really appreciate each moment! 🙂
Jamie says
It’s so true! I just get so caught up in things and I hate how much time I’m waste because I’m like “oh I have all day” or “I have all week to do that”
Beatrice@Book For Thought says
This is such a good quote! Time is definitely our most valued possession, yet it’s also the one we most often overlook and take for granted. I shall now have to read this book soon! Thanks for sharing this! 🙂
Kate @ Mom's Radius says
Great quote. I’ll be listening to that book very soon. One more audiobook to get through first.
Ashley @ Ashleyz Wonderland says
I’ve never really been a historical fan but I absolutely love that quote.
Sarah J. says
What a beautiful quotes. I’ve been meaning to pick up All the Light We Cannot See, but I must say I’m kind of intimidated. It sounds amazing, but I’m worried it’ll be one of those books that won’t live up to the hype.
Melissa @ Writer Grrl Reads says
I’ve been wanting to pick this one up for some time now, and have added it to my Christmas wish list =)
Shannelle says
I’ll be reading this book soon, and I’ll keep an eye out for this quote! I love good quotes, but I normally can’t find them.
Danielle @ Love at First Page says
I love this new feature, Jamie! When I’m bored at work I’ll google image search quotes on tumblr and just stare at all the pretties haha. Anyway, that’s a wonderful quote! I’ve heard good things about the book as well. 🙂