I think pants have unique qualities, especially in a woman’s life. Whatever bodily insecurities we have, we seem to take out on our pants.

A lot of friendship is about practice, that’s something I’ve learned as I’ve gotten older. It’s not simply some spiritual soul-bond of memories and longings, it’s really about having coffee every week, or talking on the phone every day or every other day - whatever suits you.

She remembered me.' This was his worst weakness, his most toxic drug.

As the three of them walked home from the trees, nobody needed to say it, but Ama knew. They had questioned their friendship. They had searched and wondered, looking for a sign. And all along they'd had their trees. You couldn't wear them. You couldn't pass them around. They offered no fashion advantage. But they had roots. They lived.

The distinction has blurred between young adult and adult books. Some of the teen books have become more sophisticated.

What if people knew they were recycled? Would that change anything?

What can I say? I'm obsessed. And as we all know obsessed girls can't be held responsible for our actions.