October 2026 - One Great Line

“Friends are like oxygen.” – Mad Mabel

I’ve never read a Sally Hepworth novel and after thoroughly enjoying her most recent book, Mad Mabel, I think I need to check out her earlier work. This book is…

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October 12, 2026

Andrea Hollander
on “To know something is there, yet be unable to grasp it, is torture indeed.”- Remarkably Bright Creatures
Thank you for being so open and honest about a subject that most people don’t feel comfortable discussing. You are
Amy Richman
on “To know something is there, yet be unable to grasp it, is torture indeed.”- Remarkably Bright Creatures
Hello Sheryl. wow what great writing and so sorry to hear what you’ve been through. if i had know i
Amy Richman
on “Imagine if all men took women seriously.” – Lessons in Chemistry
I couldn’t agree with you more Sheryl This topic is so personal to all of us especially having daughters.Good writing
Bonnie Comfort
on “Friends are like oxygen.” – Mad Mabel
I love the idea of one great line! Excellent Substack title. And don’t we always search for and treasure one
Stephanie Marks
on “Physics: if you’re heading in the right direction, you will eventually reach your destination.” – The Magic of Lemon Drop Pie
Hi Sheryl! I absolutely love this quote and believe whole heartedly that there is so much truth to be found