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“It was a night to dream about: windless, warm and scented, with a streak of gold and amethyst still lingering in the sky.”

Book:A Countess Below Stairs

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A Countess Below Stairs

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Eva Ibbotson

Eva Ibbotson was a celebrated British novelist known for her works in children's and adult fiction. Born on January 21, 1925, she enchanted readers with her imaginative storytelling and whimsical characters. Ibbotson's writing often combined elements of fantasy and romance, infused with humor and wit. She passed away on October 20, 2010, leaving behind a rich literary legacy. more

“Is that why my ancestors built observatories and looked at the night sky? Did you want them to look at the place you came from?" "What funny thoughts you have," he said. What would I care about the heavens when I reside in the Underworld?" "I would care. All I could do sometimes was stare at the sky," she admitted. "Whatever for?" "Because it made me think one day I'd be free," she told him.”

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Book:Gods of Jade and Shadow

Source: Gods of Jade and Shadow

“There is something in the sky awaiting discovery.”

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Author:Steven Magee

“I kept thinking about how the sky is a singular noun, as if it's one thing. But the sky isn't one thing. The sky is everything. And last night, it was enough.”

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Book:Turtles All the Way Down

Source: Turtles All the Way Down

“Listen to what the sky is telling you.”