Lines from our favourite books that will stay with you forever

The strength of a good line from a book can give us a little extra help picking ourselves up in moments of need. With that in mind, the Actionlu review team have collated some of the most uplifting quotes from literature that are guaranteed to put a spring back in your step.

Anne of Green Gables by LM Montgomery

“Tomorrow is always fresh, with no mistakes in it yet.”

- L.M. Montgomery

The Goldfinch

“I had the epiphany that laughter was light, and light was laughter, and that this was the secret of the universe.”

– Donna Tart

Wild

“It was my life – like all lives, mysterious and irrevocable and sacred. So very close, so very present, so very belonging to me. How wild it was, to let it be.”

– Cheryl Strayed

Dracula

“There are darknesses in life and there are lights, and you are one of the lights, the light of all lights.”

- Bram Stroker

My Antonia

“At any rate, that is happiness; to be dissolved into something complete and great.”

- Willa Cather

Infinite Jest

“You will become way less concerned with what other people think of you when you realize how seldom they do.”

- David Foster Wallace

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

“Happiness can be found even in the darkest of times if only someone remembers to turn on the light.”

– J.K. Rowling

Beloved

“You are your best thing.”

– Toni Morrison

Les Miserables

“Even the darkest night will end and the sun will rise.”

- Victor Hugo

East Of Eden

“And now that you don’t have to be perfect, you can be good.”

- John Steinbeck

The Diary Of A Young Girl

"In spite of everything I still believe that people are really good at heart."

- Anne Frank

Oh, The Places You'll Go

“You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose. You're on your own. And you know what you know. And YOU are the one who'll decide where to go...”

- Dr Seuss

Brida

“Nothing in the world is ever completely wrong. Even a stopped clock is right twice a day.”

- Paulo Coelho

A Room Of One's Own

“No need to hurry. No need to sparkle. No need to be anybody but oneself."

– Virginia Woolf

The Alchemist

“When a person really desires something, all the universe conspires to help that person to realise his dream.”

– Paulo Coelho

Peter Pan

“Just think happy thoughts and you’ll fly.”

– J.M. Barrie

Jane Eyre

"I would rather be happy than dignified."

– Charlotte Brontë

The Little Prince

“And now here is my secret, a very simple secret: It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye.”

― Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

The Stand

“The place where you made your stand never mattered. Only that you were there...and still on your feet.”

– Stephen King

Of Human Bondage

“It might be that to surrender to happiness was to accept defeat, but it was a defeat better than many victories.”

- W. Somerset Maugham

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Adventure quotes to spark your wanderlust

If you consider yourself to be a person with an adventurous personality, then you will love these quotes on adventure curated by the Actionlu review team.

“The biggest adventure you can ever take is to live the life of your dreams.”

“Live the moments you can’t put into words.”

“I wish travel therapy was covered by my health insurance.” – Unique Adventure Quote

“Adventure is not outside; it is within.”

“Life was meant for good friends and great adventures.”

“I’m never lost in the mountains, it is where I found myself.”

“Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all.”

“Life is a gift. Wake up every day and realize that.”

“The world is too big to stay in one place. Life is too short to do just one thing.”

“And I think to myself, what a wonderful world.”

“Life is better in hiking boots.”

“And so the adventure begins.” – Famous Adventure Quote

“Adventure may hurt you, but monotony will kill you.”

“Travelers are dreamers who make their desires for adventure a reality.”

“Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure. Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.”

“Let’s wander where the Wifi is weak.”

“The only impossible journey is the one you never begin.”

“You weren’t born to just pay the bills and die.”

“Blessed are the curious, for they shall have adventures.”

“Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.”

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Harley Quinn Quotes for the Villain in You

We usually cheer for the good guys, but there are some villains that we just love watching, and these Harley Quinn quotes curated by the Actionlu review team show us why.

1. “You think I’m just a doll. A doll that’s pink and light. A doll you can arrange any way you like. You’re wrong. Very wrong. What you think of me is only a ghost of time. I am dangerous. And I will show you just how dark I can be.” – Harley Quinn

2. “If I’m mad enough to skip the tears and go straight to laughing, you better run cause I’m about to lose my shit.” – Harley Quinn

3. “Self-awareness comes in all forms.” – Harley Quinn

4. “What, you were just thinking you can have a happy family and coach little leagues, and make car payments? Normal is a setting on the dryer. People like us, we don’t get normal!” – Harley Quinn

5. “If I get mad at you that means I still care. Worry when I don’t get mad.” – Harley Quinn

6. “I’m not sure if I attract crazy or if I make them that way.” – Harley Quinn

7. “I’ve made so many mistakes and there’s no one left who believes in me.” – Harley Quinn

8. “She can be so cleverly threatening.” – Harley Quinn

9. “I may be twisted but at least I make it interesting.” – Harley Quinn

10. “I know the voices in my head aren’t real, but sometimes their ideas are absolutely awesome.” – Harley Quinn

11. “I’m going to kill you. For everything you’ve done to me. All the times you’ve made me feel useless and small. For all the times I will never forget. For all the things I can never forgive.” – Harley Quinn

12. “I’m rubber, you’re glue, whatever you say bounces off me and makes a six-inch-diameter exit wound in you.” – Harley Quinn

13. “You didn’t like my show? Well, try this one. It’s called ‘Animals Attack People I Hate.’ It’s a comedy.” – Harley Quinn

14. “Hush, little baby, don’t say a word, Momma’s gonna kill for you the whole damn world.” – Harley Quinn

15. “Because everything she does comes from within; from some dark impulse. I guess that’s what makes her so thrilling to watch. So dangerous. Even perfect at times, but also so damn destructive.” – Harley Quinn

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Famous Audiobook Narrators of Action Books

April 16th is World Voice Day, and there are some awesome celebrity narrators that read out the action audiobooks that you can find on sites like Actionlu. Here are some of the top audiobook celebrity narrators of action stories.

Jude Law

Jude Law has recently played a young Dumbledore in the movie Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. He is also one of the narrators of the book The Tales of Beedle the Bard, which is an important part of the Harry Potter canon. There are also other Harry Potter actors that help narrate this audiobook.

Louis Theroux

As well as being one of the top documentary makers, Theroux is also narrating his new book, ‘Gotta Get Theroux This.’ The book looks at his life and career and talks about the characters he has met along the way. You can find this book on sites like Actionlu.

Michelle Obama

I guess there is no-one better to narrate ‘Becoming Michelle Obama’ than the lady herself. The former first lady talks about her life and what it was like to live in The White House. It is a story of humor, candor, and a lot of experiences that have shaped her life forever.

Rosamund Pike

Award-winning actress Rosamund Pike has appeared in many great movies including A Private War. However, this time she lends her voice to a classic tale - Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austin. This charming tale is read beautifully by Pike and introduces new readers to this classic work.

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Memorable catch-phrases from action movies

If you love a little action and entertainment in your life, then you will love these action-packed quotes curated by the Actionlu review team.

"I'll be back."

Terminator in "Terminator"

"Say hello to my little friend."

Tony Montana in "Scarface"

“Go ahead, make my day.”

Harry Callahan in "Sudden Impact"

“Do you feel lucky, punk?”

Harry Callahan in "Dirty Harry"

"Hasta la vista, baby."

Terminator in "Terminator 2"

"That's not a knife, that's a knife."

Crocodile Dundee in "Crocodile Dundee II"

"Say 'what' again!"

Jules in "Pulp Fiction"

“If it bleeds, we can kill it.”

Dutch in "Predator"

"I ain't got time to bleed."

Blain in "Predator"

"Dodge this."

Trinity in "The Matrix"

"Get off my plane."

The President in "Air Force One"

"This is my BOOM STICK!"

Ash in "Army of Darkness"

Marcus Burnett in "Bad Boys 2"

"Good, bad, I'm the guy with the gun."

Ash in "Army of Darkness"

“Forgiveness is between them and God. It’s my job to arrange the meeting.”

John Creasy in "Man on Fire"

“You’re a disease… and I’m the cure.”

Cobra Cobretti in "Cobra"

"Crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and here the lamentation of their women."

Conan in "Conan the Barbarian"

"Put the bunny back in the box."

Cameron Poe in "Con Air"

“Consider that a divorce!”

Douglas Quade in "Total Recall"

"Pain don't hurt."

Dalton in "Road House"

"Leave the limbs you lost, those belong to me now."

The Bride in "Kill Bill"

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Fantastic Action-Packed Adventure Books for Kids

Get your children reading with an exciting adventure book curated by the review team at Actionlu.

Press Start! Game Over, Super Rabbit Boy! by Thomas Flintham (ages 5 – 7)

In a video game where evil King Viking and his robot army are trying to ruin everyone’s fun, Super Rabbit Boy must level up to save the town. Colorful cartoons show the pixelated game with simple text.

Battle Bugs #1: The Lizard War by Jack Patton (ages 6 – 8)

Max LOVES bugs — but he never expects to become one! Not that he’s a bug, he decides to help his new bug friends fight the invading lizards who want the bug’s island. Adventure, battles, and bugs make this a fun first read in a new early chapter book series.

Ricky Ricotta’s Mighty Robot The Voodoo Vultures from Venus by Dav Pilkey, illustrated by Dan Santat (ages 6 – 8)

Ricky and his best friend, Might Robot, spend action-packed days trying to save the world and get their chores done. Full-color illustrations make this enticing series even more interesting to read.

Secret Agent, Jack Stalwart by Elizabeth Singer Hunt (ages 6 – 9)

In this action-packed new series, nine-year-old secret agent Jack Stalwart travels the globe searching for his missing older brother Max while solving international crimes for the Global Protection Force.

Ferno the Fire Dragon (Beast Quest #1) by Adam Blade (ages 7 – 9)

This is a short, early chapter book about a young boy, Tom, who gets to go on a quest just like his father before him. Tom’s quest is to free a dragon from an enchanted collar, making him destroy the kingdom. It’s a decent story –short, adventurous, and features a kid-hero. What could be better than that!?

Catnapped! Puppy Pirates by Erin Soderbergh (ages 6 – 8)

Calling all dog lovers! Read about the most awesome pirate puppies who are now prisoners on the pirate kitten’s ship with no escape due to an unfortunate prank. This is a charming and funny rollicking adventure and #3 in the new Puppy Pirate series.

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Relaxing Music Tracks To Soothe Your Soul

It is common for human beings to have bad days. Whenever you are feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, and pressured, it might be the perfect time to listen to soothing music tracks. Here are some music tracks that will lift you and tune out all the negative attitudes.

Rivers - Leon Bridges

There’s nothing more exciting and relaxing than listening to a running river. "Rivers" is a soothing song by an American soul and gospel singer. The tune managed to be nominated for a Grammy in the Best R&B Album category. In this song, the artist used a unique 1960s soul style, which helped him to stand out in an overcrowded market of soul songs. Bridges got the opportunity to appear as a musical guest where his hit song was featured.

Only Time – Enya

The Irish singer and songwriter Enya is known for keeping a very private and personal life. She became Ireland’s biggest selling solo artist. Enya has managed to sell over 80 million album copies around the globe. Her singing voice is inspired by church music, making it one of the best background soundtracks of all time. Only Time won a Japanese Gold Disc Award for being the best international soothing pop song of the year.

Sunset Lover - Petit Biscuit

Petit Biscuit discovered his passion for playing the piano and electronic music and started producing tracks. Sunset Love is currently at the 6th position on the French singles chart and 13th position on the US Billboard chart.

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