“Dad was at his desk when I opened the door, doing what all British people do when they're freaked out: drinking tea.”
― Demonglass
― Demonglass
“Just to show my dad that I think he's number one, I bought him a urinal cake for his birthday.”
― It Occurred to Me
― It Occurred to Me
“Most kids start talking by age two. I didn't say a word until I was twelve. I was just angry and defiant I guess. My first word wasn't "Mom" or "Dad." It was "No.”
― This Book is Not for Sale
― This Book is Not for Sale
“I don’t like to celebrate my birthday, because I don’t like taking credit for others’ work—in this case, my mom and dad. Or possibly my mom and the mailman.
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― This Book Has No Title
― This Book Has No Title
“No one is ever quite ready; everyone is always caught off guard. Parenthood chooses you. And you open your eyes, look at what you've got, say "Oh, my gosh," and recognize that of all the balls there ever were, this is the one you should not drop. It's not a question of choice.”
― Love Walked In
― Love Walked In
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