I often work and write in coffee shops, observing the baristas and eavesdropping on interesting conversations. Download Download Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rotate quotes baristas coffee conversation
Most people are remarkably resilient. Even those who have been through war or great loss often find reservoirs of strength. But the legacy of trauma is a heavy burden to bear. Christina Baker Kline bearburdenfind Change image and share on social
For years I'd understood that publishing in paperback was the kiss of death. Christina Baker Kline deathkispaperback Change image and share on social
Words are both my vocation and my avocation - reading, writing, editing, teaching. Christina Baker Kline avocationeditread Change image and share on social
My favorite Starbucks is nice - Omaha Starbucks stores tend to be friendlier than big-city ones, and the baristas are especially lovely at mine - but it's still a Starbucks. Rainbow Rowell baristasbigcity Change image and share on social
I'm not a morning person: I can't function until I've had a coffee - or several. Alastair Reynolds coffeefunctionhave Change image and share on social
We exist in this weirdly schizo culture, where sex is everywhere in the media, and yet, at the same time, you don't sit down and have a conversation about what you did in bed last night with your friends. Despite the ubiquity of sex, it's still a taboo when it comes to day-to-day conversation. Mary Roach bedconversationculture share on social