Nervous System Quotes

“Unable—or maybe unwilling—to make a choice, I run my hands back over the books on my shelf. Foundation, Friday, Neuromancer, Misery, Odd Thomas, Dune, all of Tolkien’s works. I know that none of them are appropriate. I need Dr. Seuss, but the closest thing I have is J.K. Rowling.”
― Andrea Ring, Nervous System

“All your books are on your bookshelf,” she says, going back to her wiping. Depeche Mode tells me I’m a rainbow. “No, I mean books for kids. Young readers.”
― Andrea Ring, Nervous System

“Abigail!” Mrs. Gardener says sharply. “We do not throw things in class. Move your clothespin to blue, please. You‘ll have to miss recess.” Thank God the little heathen is missing recess. Maybe I’ll try to get in a game of handball. As long as she isn’t there to torture me, the other kids will probably let me play.”
― Andrea Ring, Nervous System