I say we try it,' says Peeta. 'Katniss is right.' Finnick looks at Johanna and raises his eyebrows. He will not go forward without her. 'All right,' she says finally. 'It's better than hunting them down in the jungle, anyway. And I doubt they'll figure out our plan, since we can barely understand it ourselves.
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Related Finnick looks at Johanna and raises his eyebrows. He will not go forward without her. SUZANNE COLLINS Johanna glances over at Finnick, to be sure, then turns to me. “How’d you lose Mags?” SUZANNE COLLINS Whose is it, do you think?" I say finally. "No telling," says Finnick. "Why don't we let ... SUZANNE COLLINS I'm going to wake Peeta," I say. "No, wait," says Finnick. "Let's do it together. Put our faces... SUZANNE COLLINS Finnick:" Good to see you, Peeta." Peeta:" You be nice to her, Finnick. Or I might try and take... SUZANNE COLLINS it’s like they can read my thoughts. “The locket didn’t work, did it?” Peeta says, even thou... SUZANNE COLLINS Peeta and I had adjoining cells in the Capitol. We're very familiar with each other's screams.” SUZANNE COLLINS I'm coming back into focus when Caesar asks him if he has a girlfriend back home. Peeta hesitates, t... SUZANNE COLLINS No problem," Gale replies. "I wake up ten times a night anyway." "To make sure Katniss is still... SUZANNE COLLINS All right, so give me some idea of what you can do," says Haymitch. I can’t do anything... SUZANNE COLLINS Steady there,” he says. His brow is furrowed. His eyes are deep-set and sad. “You can ride with ... KATHRYN HOLMES I was only kidding about the hundred," she says. oh," I say, "what will it cost me?" CHARLES BUKOWSKI What's going on down there, Katniss? Have they all joined hands? Taken a vow of nonviolence? Tossed ... SUZANNE COLLINS Haymitch isn't thinking of arenas, but something else. "Johanna's back in the hospital." I assu... SUZANNE COLLINS Jack lifts his mug. Me an Ike do the same. To Molly Pratt, says Jack. Ike scowls at him. W... MOIRA YOUNG Cat's friends seemed like very sweet girls," Dad says. "They were the bomb," I say fervently, a... MAYA GOLD What do we do know?(Peeta) I guess we try to forget...(Katniss) I don't want to forget.(Pe... SUZANNE COLLINS it's not his body that changes right away. it's something inside. he says h... DAVID LEVITHAN Yeah, sometimes life really sucks," she says. "But you know what I'm holding on for?" I r... VERONICA ROTH Really, the combination of the scabs and the ointment looks hideous. I can't help enjoying his distr... SUZANNE COLLINS There's a reason why she left them, Lauren," he says. His voice is deep, and it rumbles. "What's you... VERONICA ROTH I'm so sorry," I whisper. I lean forward and kiss him. His eyelashes flutter and he looks at me... SUZANNE COLLINS You'd have thought we planned it," says Peeta, giving me just the hint of a smile. "Didn't you?... SUZANNE COLLINS You love strapping me in, don’t you?” “In any form,” he says, a wicked grin playing on... E.L. JAMES We'll earn it all back today," I say, and we both plow into our plates. Even cold, it's one of the t... SUZANNE COLLINS It's impossible to be the Mockingjay. Impossible to complete even this one sentence. Because now I k... SUZANNE COLLINS Emily tucks her knees up beneath her and leans forward on the table. 'Do you like Ryan?' she asks Ni... JENNIFER E. SMITH I'm not sure I even believe in marriage," Hadley says and he looks surprised. "Aren't you... JENNIFER E. SMITH He's gonna come at you first,” the boy says “I know,” I answer. “You go to his--” JACKSON PEARCE A disturbing thought hits me,"but then our only neighbor would be Haymich!" "Ah, that'll be ni... SUZANNE COLLINS I’m Angelina,” she says. “Are you here to save us?” I can see a tiny spark of hope awaken in... MARKUS ZUSAK America is a dream. The poet says it was promises. The people say it is promises—... LANGSTON HUGHES Scott still stares at Sid, then turns to Alice and hands her the Scotch. “We’re going to go see ... KAUI HART HEMMINGS No," Finnick repeats. 'Because whatever happened in the past is the past. And no one in this arena w... SUZANNE COLLINS All right, my hope—but I am not saying the rest of it—I have something you need to feel.” SHERRY THOMAS Did you just tell us you're gay?" Asks Nick "Yes." "Okay," he says. Abby swats him. "What?... BECKY ALBERTALLI You starting to feel hope yet?" Viola asks, her voice curious. "No," I say, fuddling my noise. ... PATRICK NESS How do you bear it?” Finnick looks at me in disbelief. “I don’t, Katniss! Obviously, I don’t... SUZANNE COLLINS I thought he wanted it, anyway," I say. "Not like this," Haymitch says. "He wanted it to be re... SUZANNE COLLINS Finnick?" I say, "Maybe some pants?" He looks down at his legs as if noticing his outfit for th... SUZANNE COLLINS Manchee comes outta the bushes and sits down next to me cuz I’ve stopped right there in the middle... PATRICK NESS He slouches,' DeeDee contributes. 'True--he needs to work on his posture,' Thelma says. 'Y... LAUREN MYRACLE Rowan lifted his eyebrows. Are you all right? She nodded. I just want to get through ... SARAH J. MAAS What did you call her?" she asks but I don't think it's her real question. "Sunshine," I say, a... KATJA MILLAY A sematary," I say. "A what?" Viola says, looking round at all the square stones marking out their g... PATRICK NESS Затова после, когато той прошепва: „Ти ме обичаш. Вярно... Сюзан Колинс Well, can you tell her that?" He looked down at his feet. "I will. I will." Guy-speak for,... PRIYA ARDIS I want someone to love me for me, faults and all. Someone who cant fall asleep without being he... JOSé N. HARRIS Why don't I just pretend I'm on camera, Plutarch?" I say. "Yes! Perfect. One is always much bra... SUZANNE COLLINS Peeta, how come I never know when you're having a nightmare?” I say. “I don't know. I... SUZANNE COLLINS Katniss, I don't think President Snow will kill Peeta," she says. Of course, she says this; it's wha... SUZANNE COLLINS Mom says death is as natural as birth, and it's all part of the life cycle. She says we don't r... BILL WATTERSON Not exactly. You see, Portia and I think that the coal miner thing's very overdone. No one will reme... SUZANNE COLLINS It’s about the dream of second chances,” he says finally. He hasn’t raised his eyes from the p... KATJA MILLAY What is it with you today?” says Christina on the way to breakfast. Her eyes are still swolle... VERONICA ROTH As we ride the elevator Gale finally says “You're still angry.” “And you're still not sor... SUZANNE COLLINS Percy and Books Percy does not like it when I read a book. He puts his face over th... MARY OLIVER Or perhaps we should just ask Todd." I pound the glass right at his face. He doesn't even flinc... PATRICK NESS Enobaria smiles at Johanna. 'Don't look so smug,' says Johanna. 'We'll kill you anyway. SUZANNE COLLINS Finnick and I sit for a long time in silence, watching the knots bloom and vanish, before I can ask,... SUZANNE COLLINS You have games on there?" he asks. "Yeah," I answer for her. "She's become a checkers fanatic. ... SIMONE ELKELES Katniss: I’m coming back into focus when Caesar asks him if he has a girlfriend back home. P... SUZANNE COLLINS But I have to confess, I'm glad you two had at least a few months of happiness together." I'm n... SUZANNE COLLINS Quitting’s not hard. Deciding to quit is hard. Once you make that mental leap, the rest is easy.�... GAYLE FORMAN St. Clair waggles his eyebrows at Josh, but the moment he sees that I've caught him, his expression ... STEPHANIE PERKINS This hand says you spend the rest of your life with me," he said, holding out his left hand, "and th... MELINA MARCHETTA Peeta,” I say lightly. “You said at the interview you’d had a crush on me forever. When did fo... SUZANNE COLLINS Her hands quieted. "Yeah. Because even if the law says that no one is responsible for anyone else, h... JODI PICOULT How are we going to get out of here?" "Oh, escape is easy once you have the right plan." "... DEREK LANDY I say, 'I will not be your weakness, Sean Kendrick.' Now he looks at me. He says, very softly, ... MAGGIE STIEFVATER You’re smarter than you look,’ I say to Raffe. ‘But not as smart as he thinks,’ s... SUSAN EE I know we promised Haymitch, we'd do exactly what they said, but I don't think he considered this an... SUZANNE COLLINS What did Finnick Odair want?” he asks. I turn and put my lips close to Peeta's and drop my ey... SUZANNE COLLINS She went a little fucking overboard on her anger." He looks at me. "Her daughters are all a bit nuts... KRISTA RITCHIE Thank you,” she says and yanks the pull-tab off the soda can. She takes a big sip and aaahs. Then ... CAPRICE CRANE Are you hurt?” the woman asks. “Just my—” Even after the water, her voice comes out as ... KATHRYN HOLMES I know you’re in there, Mercedes,” Faye says. “I can see your dirty Converse shoes. You really... LAURIE ELIZABETH FLYNN Tiny, searing stabs. Wherever the droplets of mist touch my skin. "Run!" I scream at the others... SUZANNE COLLINS Here's some advice. Stay alive," says Haymitch, and then bursts out laughing. I exchange a look with... SUZANNE COLLINS Katniss," Gale says softly. I recognize that voice. It's the same one he uses to approach wound... SUZANNE COLLINS Don’t worry, says Ike, I didn’t do yer pretty face no harm. I should of though. After what you d... MOIRA YOUNG The secret is,” I say, whispering right into his ear, “that yours was the best kiss I’ve ever ... LAUREN OLIVER Wow, hi,’ Eight says, and when he speaks it’s with his own voice. It’s him. It’s ... PITTACUS LORE Двамата с Пийта се сближаваме. Все още има моменти, ког�... Сюзан Колинс Koizumi indicated clearly that he intends to step down next year. I have no reason to doubt hi... MICHAEL PENN A gold coin says he misses," Fenrys rasped. "Save your breath for healing," Aelin snapped. SARAH J. MAAS Do it. Before they send those mutts back or something. I don't want to die like Cato," he says. SUZANNE COLLINS Come here,” she says. “No, you come here.” “I said it first.” “Rock paper... MELINA MARCHETTA I know what blood poisoning is, Katniss," says Peeta. "Even if my mother isn't a healer." I'm j... SUZANNE COLLINS I Go Down To The Shore I go down to the shore in the morning and depending on... MARY OLIVER My mom says, "Do you know what the AIDS memorial quilt is all about?" Jump to how much I hate m... CHUCK PALAHNIUK Peeta opens his mouth for the first bite without hesitation. He swallows, then frowns slightly. "The... SUZANNE COLLINS This meal we just ate?" says Aunt Lydia. "In many countries, this sort of meal would only be eaten b... GEORGE SAUNDERS He looks at her and smiles. "You're sort of dangerous, you know?" She stares at him. "Me?" JENNIFER E. SMITH They were so comfy. But not anymore. Now I just want to burn them.” “Want to burn what?” ... ZOE SUGG You know those afternoons," he asks, drawing a shaking breath, "where you’re just going along, doi... MARYA HORNBACHER Finnik?” I say. “Maybe some pants?”
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SUZANNE COLLINS In theory, sure, Gregor could still go home. Pack up his three-year-old sister, Boots, get his mom o... SUZANNE COLLINS You love me. Real or not real?" I tell him, "Real. SUZANNE COLLINS Here's some advice. Stay alive," says Haymitch, and then bursts out laughing. I exchange a look with... SUZANNE COLLINS To this day, I can never shake the connection between this boy, Peeta Mellark, and the bread that ga... SUZANNE COLLINS They'll be granted immunity!" I feel myself rising from my chair, my voice full of resonant. "You wi... SUZANNE COLLINS Flight is essential, but I can't let my fear show. SUZANNE COLLINS The question is, what are you going to do?" It turns out the question that's been eating away ... SUZANNE COLLINS As we curve around into the loop of the City Circle, I can see that a couple of other stylists have ... SUZANNE COLLINS In stark contrast to two nights ago, when I felt Peeta was a million miles away, I'm struck by his i... SUZANNE COLLINS What must it be like, I wonder, to live in a world where food appears at the press of a button? How ... SUZANNE COLLINS We just saw Finnick Odair in his underwear. SUZANNE COLLINS I feel like I owe him something, and I hate owing people. Maybe if I had thanked him at some point, ... SUZANNE COLLINS He tilts his forehead down to rest against mine and pulls me closer. His skin, his whole being radia... SUZANNE COLLINS We fight, we dare, we end our hunger for justice. SUZANNE COLLINS He looks down at his legs as if noticing his outfit for the first time. Then he whips off his hospit... SUZANNE COLLINS Because...because...she came here with me. SUZANNE COLLINS My name is Katniss Everdeen. I am seventeen years old. My home is District 12. I was in the Hunger G... SUZANNE COLLINS We had to save you because you're the mockingjay, Katniss," says Plutarch. "While you live, the revo... SUZANNE COLLINS Peeta, how come I never know when you're having a nightmare?” I say. “I don't know. I... SUZANNE COLLINS You’ve got about as much charm as a dead slug. SUZANNE COLLINS Happy Hunger Games! And may the odds be ever in your favor. SUZANNE COLLINS Para que haya traición debe haber primero confianza. SUZANNE COLLINS I have to bite my lip not to screen every foul name I know at the fire starter. What are they thinki... SUZANNE COLLINS Certos passos você tem de dar sozinho. SUZANNE COLLINS She crept up on me. SUZANNE COLLINS We have to joke about it because the alternative is to be scared SUZANNE COLLINS How much energy they put into harming each other. How little into saving. SUZANNE COLLINS For the last year his grandma had been slipping in and out of reality. One minute she was as clear a... SUZANNE COLLINS I’m about to haul my packs into a tree to make camp when a silver parachute floats down and lands ... SUZANNE COLLINS It's weird, how much he's noticed me... And apparently, I have not been as oblivious to him as I ima... SUZANNE COLLINS It's hard to hate my prep team. They're such total idiots." - Katniss. SUZANNE COLLINS Are you preparing for another war, Plutarch?" I ask. "Oh, not now. Now we're in a sweet period ... SUZANNE COLLINS Not exactly. You see, Portia and I think that the coal miner thing's very overdone. No one will reme... SUZANNE COLLINS At the moment, the choice would be simple. I can survive just fine without either of them. SUZANNE COLLINS If he wants me broken, then I will have to be whole. SUZANNE COLLINS By late afternoon I lie with my head in Peeta’s lap making a crown of flowers while he fiddles wit... SUZANNE COLLINS As long as you can find yourself, you’ll never starve. SUZANNE COLLINS You've got to go through it to get to the end of it. SUZANNE COLLINS I'm more than just a piece in their Games. SUZANNE COLLINS Why not? It's true. My best hope is to not disgrace myself and..." He hesitates. And what... SUZANNE COLLINS I don't write about adolescence. I write about war. For adolescents. SUZANNE COLLINS One of the most memorable things I hear is when someone tells me that my books got a reluctant reade... SUZANNE COLLINS I wish Peeta were here to hold me, until I remember I'm not supposed to wish that anymore. I have ch... SUZANNE COLLINS Its hard to hate my prep team. They're such total idiots. SUZANNE COLLINS The beauty of this idea is that my decision to keep Peeta alive at the expense of my own life is its... SUZANNE COLLINS hey. I just wanted to make sure you got home," I say. "Katniss, I live three houses away from you," ... SUZANNE COLLINS Not like this. He wanted it to be real. SUZANNE COLLINS Oh, and I suppose the apples ate the cheese. SUZANNE COLLINS So what should we do with our last few days?” “I just want to spend every possible minute o... SUZANNE COLLINS Everything is about them, not the dying boys and girls in the arena. SUZANNE COLLINS Director Gary Ross has created an adaptation that is faithful in both narrative and theme, but he... SUZANNE COLLINS Oh, no. It costs a lot more than your life. To murder innocent people?" says Peeta. "It costs everyt... SUZANNE COLLINS But because two can play at this game, I stand on tiptoe and kiss his cheek. Right on his bruise. SUZANNE COLLINS Don't. Don't let's pretend when there's no one around. SUZANNE COLLINS Dead, but not allowed to die. Alive, but as good as dead. SUZANNE COLLINS It made me realize how I needed to stop punishing her for something she couldn't help [...] because ... SUZANNE COLLINS And some small gnarled place inside me hated her for her weakness, for her neglect, for the months s... SUZANNE COLLINS But some secrets are too delicious not to share. SUZANNE COLLINS If I have to pick one story that most influenced 'The Hunger Games,' it would be the Greek m... SUZANNE COLLINS