Quote of the day
It has been said that idleness is the parent of mischief, which is very true; but mischief itself is merely an attempt to escape from the dreary vacuum of idleness.
A. M. Homes
Born: December 18, 1961 (age 63)
Bio: Amy M. Homes is an American writer. She is best known for her controversial novels and unusual short stories, which feature extreme situations and characters. Notably, her The End of Alice is a novel about a convicted child molester and murderer.
Known for:
- May We Be Forgiven (2012)
- This book will save your life (2006)
- The End of Alice (1996)
- The Mistress's Daughter (2007)
- Music for Torching (1999)