Sunday, January 17, 2010

The Swan Thieves

I'm totally enjoying Elizabeth Kostova's newest book, The Swan Thieves. (she wrote The Historian awhile back, also wonderful) Anyway, she includes so many domestic lines in the book---totally charming.

"I have a moment now and then---as I peel an orange and take it from kitchen counter and table---when I feel almost a pang of contentment, perhaps at that raw color."

"...making me a meal."

"Neither speaks but they are united by the peace of women at their tasks."

"The house was deeply peaceful."

"I was thinking of taking a break and having some lemonade."

"I went to get a cup of black tea with cream."

So enchanting.