She reaches across the seat and hugs me. Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z

Even so, she said to Miss Hendrix, “Welcome to the family, Marva dear,” as nicely as she could, but she didn’t give her a big hug. P.S. Be Eleven 2013-05-21T00:00:00Z

I just hugged my mother back and wanted all of it to be over. The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian 2007-09-01T00:00:00Z

I put the candy on the table and moved closer to give Marcus a hug. From the Desk of Zoe Washington 2020-01-14T00:00:00Z

I expected Ms. Rowling would just shake my hand, but she was down-to-earth and whispered some encouraging words about my life and future, and then she hugged me. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z

Then she hugs me—not an average good-night pat, but a complete and total embrace. What the Night Sings 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z

And she didn’t know what to do with her hands, so she hugged her elbows and smiled awkwardly back. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z

I couldn’t get enough of her to hug, so I clung to her hand as she huffed up the three steps into Abuela’s house. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z

He only pulled away, backed out of her hug. Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z

She kisses Sam on the lips and hugs him. Free Lunch 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z

Ivy hugged her pillow tighter and shook off the thought. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

Guy Greco struck the downbeat three final times—hop^hop-hop—and the two lines collided at the gate in a frenzy of hugs and shrieks and kisses. Stargirl 2000-08-08T00:00:00Z

Ma hugs him and they hold tight to each other like they’re both going to drown. Ghost Boys 2018-04-17T00:00:00Z

Boy, was I surprised when they came up to me, gave me a hug, and asked me about my trip. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

I hugged Otto to me so tightly that he whimpered in protest. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z

He hugged Mother and then he hugged me, and turned and slipped through the rain and the night out of the barnyard. My Brother Sam is Dead 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z

His fingers touched her hair and he hugged her once more. Julie of the Wolves 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z

By the time it reached Graceland Cemetery, north of the city, darkness had fallen and a soft mist hugged the ground. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z

Then Mom and Sam do something weird—they hug me. Free Lunch 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z

Well, when she said I was going to Europe, I hugged her. The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z

He is trying to grow a beard, and the soft hairs brush her cheek as he hugs back. A Heart in a Body in the World 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z

Baba hugs me close, whispers his love in my ear. Without Refuge 2018-04-01T00:00:00Z

When he got home, his mom ran to the door to hug him. Eleanor & Park 2013-02-26T00:00:00Z

Before she could even give him a hug, he said, “Now, go out and play.” In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson 1984-10-12T00:00:00Z

I hugged myself to try to control the shivering. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z

Being careful with his back, Papa stood up slowly and hugged her gently. The Circuit: Stories from the Life of a Migrant Child 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z

When Patrice comes over to hug me, I end up bursting into tears. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z

When she left, Dad came into my room, all hesitant and hopeful, and I ran over and hugged him. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

Mom’s waiting outside, and gives me one of those long warm hugs that I crave so much. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z

He was surprised, but didn’t question it, just hugged me back like it was perfectly natural. Everything, Everything 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z

Mike steps forward, arms slightly extended to try and hug Violet, but she is clearly going for the fist-bump and ends up punching him in the shoulder. Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z

I slid my arm around her shoulders and hugged her. Mississippi Trial, 1955 2002-05-27T00:00:00Z

They hugged, and she told Joseph about the flu that had kept his father from flying in for the funeral, and she complained about the luggage the airline had almost lost at Heathrow. The Marvels 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z

She gave me a tight hug as we were leaving and said, “I’m glad you two had a chance to talk.” When You Reach Me 2009-07-14T00:00:00Z

Lily looked like she wanted to give her a hug. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z

I say, hopping up to give them both hugs. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z

Bren walked toward me, his arms extended to give me a hug. The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z

But right away the four of them surrounded me in a big, squeezy hug. Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

Then Mini kissed her stiff parents, hugged her immobile brother, and went outside, prepared to face down whatever evil she was destined to defeat. Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z

He was nearly always able to throw himself back on his haunches, grasp the springing animals in his great arms and hug them to death one by one, keeping the others off with snapping teeth. Tiger, Tiger 2004-10-04T00:00:00Z

She hugged me, and I breathed in the sweet orange scent of her hair dressing. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z

“Hushpuppy!” the boy exclaimed with happiness as he hugged his dog. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Right, I know,” I said, and before I could say anything else, she spotted Mychal across the parking lot and ran off to hug him. Turtles All the Way Down 2017-10-10T00:00:00Z

Gran’s arms wrapped around us, and she hugged us both. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z

“Hope somebody’s bringing you a coat,” the man says, and leaves the cart right there on the sidewalk as I hug myself and rub my arms. American Street 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z

I just hugged her tighter and prayed nothing but good would come her way for the rest of her life. Mississippi Trial, 1955 2002-05-27T00:00:00Z

She hugged the three little girls and Aunt Pearl, then hooked her arm into Alfred's, kissed him on the cheek, and pulled him inside. The Contender 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z

I tore into the food even before I hugged them, but forced myself to stop so that we could all share the meager morsels. The Boy on the Wooden Box 2013-08-27T00:00:00Z

She hugged herself, her arms wrapped hard around her stomacher. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z

“I want to hold you so badly right now. Can I hug you?” The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z

He stepped to her and hugged her, saying nothing. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z

“Didn’t mean to—” Piper tackled him with a hug. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z

I cross my arms, not wanting him to think I need a hug from him too. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z

This was the third time the Thibauts all hugged and kissed me good-bye—Amélie creating a fuss, Maman trying to make a present of a dozen silver spoons—I just couldn’t. Code Name Verity 2012-05-15T00:00:00Z

Backstage, the other girls hug me and whisper, “That was incredible, Virginia!” and I whisper, “Thanks,” but I can’t say anything else because my knees are weak and my heart is pounding. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z

Her face was dull at first, but as soon as she hugged us, she brightened up. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z

Nabila admired my intricate orange henna designs, and Fatima hugged me and didn’t let go until she extracted a promise of a lesson as soon as our work was done. Amal Unbound 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z

Lorena meets me at my locker and gives me a hug before class. I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z

She pulled Håkon into a hug, arms wrapped around him tight. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z

As soon as Grace is close enough, Catalina jogs over and immediately grabs her up in a huge hug. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z

“No hug?” he says, getting out of the truck to stretch. A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z

“Your daughter!” she said, opening her arms for a hug. Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z

Each of us hugs him, promises to bring him candy and toys. Brown Girl Dreaming 2014-08-28T00:00:00Z

I went over and hugged her, laying my head against her tummy. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z

I danced around the shack, hugged everybody, sent my brother to the store to buy two liters of Coca-Cola and a packet of Tennis biscuits. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z

She pulled me into a hug as I stepped over the threshold and held me there extra long. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z

We hugged, and when I broke to leave, she held on a little longer before she let me go. Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z

But he’s smiling too widely and scratching the back of his neck, and a part of me just wants to hug the poor kid. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z

I guess she had gotten her strength back while we were gone, because she lifted Jeffrey up in a rib-crushing hug until he practically begged her to let him down. Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z

My dad hugged the white guy next to him. The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian 2007-09-01T00:00:00Z

Not because I didn’t appreciate Virgil’s gesture, but because hugs were a rather strange and rare phenomenon in our house. Confessions of a Murder Suspect 2012-09-24T00:00:00Z

Olanna stared at him for a while before she recognized her cousin Odinchezo, and then she shouted and ran to him and hugged him and moved back to look at him. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z

She gave me a hug and said, “But unless you find us a dog that can pull the plow, or lay some eggs, or turn itself into bacon, we don’t need it.” Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

I’m about to leap across the room and hug him. I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z

Aunty Cloud pulls me into a quick hug. Born Behind Bars 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z

They beat their hands against their hips or hugged them under coats, and many men had scarves under their hats and covering their ears. Travels with Charley in Search of America 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z

If an older uncle or male cousin tried to hug me, I got fidgety and nervous. How Dare the Sun Rise 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z

Without saying a word, he got up and gave me a hug. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z

I hug him to my chest, my eyes traveling to Abby’s drawing and then to the picture of the two of us. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z

I picked up the pitcher in both hands and hugged it to my chest. Beyond the Bright Sea 2017-05-02T00:00:00Z

Then she opened her arms, and Aru ran in for the hug of her life. Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z

I want to reach for the girl behind these letters and give her a hug. I Can Make This Promise 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

He crossed the room with a long stride and wrapped around her, hugged her tighter than she’d ever been hugged. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z

Mom pulls me up from my chair, hugs me. Black Brother, Black Brother 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z

He picked her up and gave her what he hoped was a reassuring hug. Gregor the Overlander 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z

“Well, whatever your sweater is, Mila, can I please have a hug?” Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

He did have big, powerful arms, which might have scared her had she not had the most peculiar thought: those arms would allow him to give some lucky girl excellent hugs if she wanted them. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z

She swept me up into a fierce hug. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z

I slowly sank to the floor, hugged my knees to my chest, and closed my eyes. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z

She hugs me and whispers “I’m sorry about yesterday” in my ear. The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z

I let go of Darius’s hand so my sister and I can hug. Pride 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z

He gave me a little hug and a smile. Blended 2018-10-30T00:00:00Z

“Anytime, honey,” she said, and embraced Moss’s friend in a hug. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

I could count the hugs from Mrs. Collins, the smiles from Mrs. Peck. Betty Before X 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z

There were people you could hug, and then there was Silas. The Graveyard Book 2008-09-30T00:00:00Z

Some people stop to give her a hug. American Street 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z

But when she sees us coming up the block, Mama rushes over, kneels down, and hugs me hard. Dragons in a Bag 2018-10-23T00:00:00Z

Although it was too short and the weather was typical St. Louis hot, the coat was a friend that I hugged to me in the strange and unfriendly place. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z

Without speaking, he wrapped himself around me and gave me one of his long, sweet hugs. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z

Only when it was over would I emerge to give her a hug. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z

I hug my knees and rock, back and forth, back and forth. A Step from Heaven 2001-04-30T00:00:00Z

They hugged me again—Mom, then Dad—and it was over. Looking for Alaska 2005-03-03T00:00:00Z

Mrs. Winterbottom hugged Phoebe, but Phoebe did not hug her back. Walk Two Moons 1994-06-30T00:00:00Z

She smiled and stretched her arms out to hug almost everyone from behind the food table. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z

I open my mouth to greet them, but Hammie just shakes her head and reaches out to pull me into a hug. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z

As we all hugged, I caught a glimpse of Mr. and Airs. The Red Umbrella 2010-04-25T00:00:00Z

Lazlo enveloped him in a hug, which evidently constituted a surfeit of affection, because the old man pushed him off, incensed. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z

I took the stairs two at a time and rushed into the street and hugged and kissed him like the kind of woman the neighbors think I am. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

Several hours later, when Kyril Montana walked through the front door of his comfortable home in an all-white suburban section of the capital called Pinon Knoll, his wife Marilyn greeted him with a courteous hug. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z

I give him a weak smile and ignore the invitation for a hug. I Can Make This Promise 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

She wouldn’t touch any of them, not even to give Tidbit a hug. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z

Sierra ran up to Juan and hugged him as tightly as she could. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z

I watched Margaret’s mom give her a hug, and then she climbed into the backseat of the car. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z

“We don’t serve brunch,” Heidi says, quietly, and gives me a hug, a real one. Better Nate Than Ever 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z

She pulled me down and hugged me to her. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z

Once Mrs. Peck comes to the microphone, Suesetta and I take our turns to hug her and then we walk back to the second row and take our seats. Betty Before X 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z

She wears a blue dress that hugs her body from shoulder to knee, revealing a layer of pudge around her middle. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z

She dropped her clothing and hugged me, long and hard. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z

Master said and they hugged and pressed their lips, their faces, close together as though inhaling each other’s breath. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z

I hugged him so hard that for once I was the one who lifted him off his feet and almost cracked his ribs. Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z

They fan out in a three-person semicircle as she hugs me tight, the kind of hug she used to give me when I was a five-year-old, complete with swaying. It’s Kind of a Funny Story 2006-04-02T00:00:00Z

“Bye, Al,” said Harry as his son hugged him. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z

It was strange how none of them looked at me, like maybe the hug hadn’t even happened. Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

She suddenly reached out and hugged me to her. Kira-Kira 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z

Leaping from their seats, controllers cheered, hugged, and cried. The Martian 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z

There were no hugs or smiles on the farm he sent me to in East Prussia. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z

Then they all began to stand as well, and hug their children, other folks’ children, and even one another. Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z

“I miss you too,” he said as he held me in a bear hug. Taking Flight: From War Orphan to Star Ballerina 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z

But then I hiccup, and she starts hiccupping with laughter, and we're laughing when we break off our hug, though we're still holding hands. Born Behind Bars 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z

Benches were overturned as giants poured onto the field to hug them and exclaim over the ceremony. Ella Enchanted 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z

We broke off from the line and ran over to hug our mother and let her hug us. One Crazy Summer 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z

Before we leave, I run over and hug Mom again. Free Lunch 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z

My heart was so full in that moment that I wanted to cry, but I just wrapped her in a hug instead. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

I hug them both again and take off running—until I reach the corner and hail the first taxi I see. What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z

I wasn’t sure if he really wanted it, but I reached out and hugged him. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z

I reach my arms up as high as I can and hug him around the neck, smelling his familiar Old Spice. Lucky Broken Girl 2017-04-11T00:00:00Z

Nel sat on the red-velvet sofa listening to her mother but remembering the smell and the tight, tight hug of the woman in yellow who rubbed burned matches over her eyes. Sula 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z

It made Jesse ache inside to watch his dad grab the little ones to his shoulder, or lean down and hug them. Bridge to Terabithia 1997-10-21T00:00:00Z

No, because Cecile didn’t have a hug and a kiss that Fern expected. One Crazy Summer 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z

Cecile didn’t wrap her arms around us when we first arrived, but when we hugged her good-bye, she hugged us back like she didn’t want to let go. P.S. Be Eleven 2013-05-21T00:00:00Z

We looked at each other, and she pulled me in and gave me a big hug. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z

I wondered if all women did with other women was lie and hug. The Bell Jar 1963-01-14T00:00:00Z

They both hugged me and screamed with me. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z

I didn’t know what else to do, so I hugged her back. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z

“Take care of him, Poet,” I said as I hugged the old man. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z

Mama must have known as well, because she wrapped Ophie up in a hug and squeezed her tight. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z

He had come first, as usual, so Papa would be proud, would hug Jaja, leave his arm resting around Jajas shoulders. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z

After hugs and handshakes, we went into my grandma’s house, and the whole dad-side-of-the-family was there. The Perks of Being a Wallflower 1999-02-01T00:00:00Z

She came in and gave me a hug. Schooled 2000-02-29T00:00:00Z

"You don't want Sandra thinking your elbows so dry that your arm is going to crack and break in half if you try to hug her, do you?" Look Both Ways 2019-10-08T00:00:00Z

He was so surprised he did not hug her back. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z

I would hug you right now if I could. Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda 2015-03-25T00:00:00Z

Then he gave Tyson a big octopus hug and waded out into the ocean. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z

He wraps me up in a tight hug, resting his chin on the top of my head. On the Come Up 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z

Then he starts finding any excuse to hug me. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z

I look down, barely daring to believe what I’m seeing, then envelop Izzi in a grateful hug. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z

Her mom scooped her into her arms, scarf and all, and hugged her, way too tightly, but Aimee remembered it as one of the happiest afternoons. Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story 2016-06-28T00:00:00Z

We hug and rock in front of the mirror for a while. Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z

The hugs were more about Vonetta than about being glad to be among one another. Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z

Then we kissed and hugged a while and I felt a little better. The Bell Jar 1963-01-14T00:00:00Z

They complimented each other’s photos and ended comments with “hugs.” Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z

They pick up Ford and hug both of us. Free Lunch 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z

It was flying and getting hugged at the same time and it was perfect. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z

He hugged his poem closer, and the paper crackled and sighed. Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures 2013-09-24T00:00:00Z

She reached out to wrap me in another hug. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z

His mother hugged him as he got lost in the spectacle before him. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

The other threw kisses at Mother, hugged and touched his body up and down as he pointed to hers. Tasting the Sky 2007-02-20T00:00:00Z

“Of course you can come,” said Kit, stooping to give the child a reassuring hug. The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z

My parents came home at six, hugged each other, and hugged me. Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z

Then he caught me by surprise when he jumped up and gave me a big hug. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

Crab said to Ernie, who had already thrown an arm around Tess for the kind of hug that says, Your dad is watching, but hey, coupled with, What you think about these muscles? As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z

Jam nodded and stepped back into his chest to hug him. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z

Then he bends down and hugs her, very gently. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z

It’s been a while since I got a good Maya hug. The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z

She carefully returned the clover to her book, hugged her father-in-law-to-be for the first time ever, and started making sandwiches. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z

She gives Mrs. Park and Soojin hugs and shakes hands with the others. Amina's Voice 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z

Instead of shaking it, he picked me up in a bear hug. Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z

People hugged and kissed and greeted each other with “Eid Mubarak. ” The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z

She hugged him back and squeezed with all her might. Dactyl Hill Squad 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z

She laughs and pulls me into a hug. Watch Us Rise 2019-02-12T00:00:00Z

As soon as she walked away, Gran’s face split into a huge grin and she hugged my shoulders. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z

They hugged, and Moss headed toward the train station, eager to get home and start getting ready, shoving aside any creeping suspicions he had about his best friend. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

Like the way Hudson would rest his jaw on my shoulder during our end-of-the-day hugs, almost as if he didn’t want to go home or even step a few feet away from me. What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z

The street is crowded with people, and a few come over to say hi and hug my cousins. American Street 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z

I was still young enough to hug his leg. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z

All of a sudden, Judy leaned over and gave me a hug. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z

And one by one they turned to the crowd and waved at someone, and that someone would run up and they’d hug and kiss and then go find their luggage. Okay for Now 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z

When we got back home, Gramps dropped me off and enveloped me in a hug. If I Stay 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z

When her mother came back inside, Ifemelu backed away, but her mother hugged her close. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z

She gave him a hug, and his normally dour face lit up. The Devil's Arithmetic 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z

I long for more than Father’s affection, more than his hugs and kisses. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z

“Chile!” she said to Blaine, who hugged her and lifted her slightly off the floor, both of them laughing. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z

I go over to her, and we give each other a big hug. A Soft Place to Land 2021-09-14T00:00:00Z

When he roars into the compound in his pickup, all four of us run down the driveway to greet him with kisses and hugs. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z

I went to his chair and bent over to hug him. Mississippi Trial, 1955 2002-05-27T00:00:00Z

The men gave each other a fierce bear hug. Mountains Beyond Mountains 2013-04-13T00:00:00Z

She hugs her knees to her chest and tries to breathe through her skin. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z

Then she hugs me and she hugs Moonie. The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle 2018-01-23T00:00:00Z

After long hugs and sad greetings, Clement took Dad for an appraisal of the buildings, while Marie-France led us to the enclosure. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z

Yet when she had to travel, it was still hard for her to “pack my bag and hug my children a good-by which is to last a week or month or longer.” The Woman All Spies Fear 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z

He doesn’t hug me or kiss me; he just stares at my very long fake hair, my long eyelashes, my too-red lipstick, and my perfect eyebrows. American Street 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z

One of the women of the church came over and hugged Mama. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z

Cole hugged his arms tightly to his chest and kept dancing. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z

Still trembling, for Uncle Lorne was a timid man, he kissed his wife and hugged his child. Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z

Jazz met him at the couch, gave him a hug as usual, and handed him his plate. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z

Mom twirls me around and pulls me into a hug. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z

She gave her father an awkward hug and looked back at the valley one last time. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z

Mrs. Olinski hugged her upper arms and wondered if maybe it was nerves and not the quartering wind blowing from the ceiling vents that was causing her shivers. The View From Saturday 1996-09-01T00:00:00Z

Charlotte came down the hall and hugged me. Tuesdays with Morrie 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z

Without warning, Hugo wrapped his arms around Isabelle’s neck and gave her a big hug. The Invention of Hugo Cabret 2007-01-30T00:00:00Z

Uma did not inquire further, but hugged her. Julie of the Wolves 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z

He gives Lucky a hug—a hug like you’d give a person. Liar & Spy 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z

Since this was the end of Virgil and Gulliver, he hugged his backpack close to him and decided to take a nap. Hello, Universe 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z

The boy and girl laughed as they ran to each other and hugged. Where the Mountain Meets the Moon 2009-07-01T00:00:00Z

I had a stuffed animal, a little giraffe, and I'd hug it the whole time she was gone. Holes 1998-08-20T00:00:00Z

She hugged me and ran her fingers through my hair. The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z

A wave of warmth cocoons around me like a hug in Lita’s arms. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z

“You doing okay, kiddo?” she asked me, stepping closer, the requisite arm around me, her signature hug. The Miseducation of Cameron Post 2012-02-07T00:00:00Z

He walked surely down the line of kids, lifted Sam in a hug, and carried him wordlessly away. Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z

“Ow,” I groan, but the hug feels nicer than the pain, and I lean into her. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z

Nixon ran down the hall to hug his wife and daughters. Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z

He gave me a wide smile and lifted me off the ground with a hug. Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z

When his behind hits the center, the edges flap around him, sandwiching him into a tight hug. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z

She hugged me for a moment, then pulled back. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z

I hugged my sister, and ran into my parents’ room to show them what Adria had given me. Courage to Soar 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z

She hugged Mama and then led her into the living room, supporting her as one would support a cripple. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z

Dad scooped me up in a bear hug. The First Rule of Punk 2017-08-22T00:00:00Z

In the parking lot, I hugged my father tight. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z

She laughed aloud, hugged him again, released him. Wringer 1997-08-16T00:00:00Z

I resist the urge to cry or hug her or both. Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z

I knew she was holding back on her impulse to hug me in front of everyone. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z

Dad came up on the porch and got a ton of hug? and tears too, then Grandma Sands pulled everybody together. The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z

He stretches an arm out toward me, like he might hug me. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z

Except, running home from the school bus always meant running home to see Mom, who would be waiting with chocolate-chip cookies or apples and Goldfish crackers or...or just a hug. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z

I hugged them tightly, unashamed by the tears stinging my eyes. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z

Khadijah auntie walking up to me, leaning on her cane, drawing me into a one-armed hug. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z

Her crying lowered just a little, and I went to the table and hugged her. The Pigman 1968-10-12T00:00:00Z

I hugged my apology to Big Ma, and for all of a second, she let me, and then she pushed me off of her, which was her way and her forgiveness. Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z

It was the same each year with Auntie Mae—excuses and hugs, but no gift. March Forward, Girl 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z

He hugged the old ladies as we finally left their houses, assuring them he’d do his best to be useful—to get the fixable issues fixed. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z

I hugged her and let her cry as often as she wanted. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z

I snuggled inside Mom’s arms, needing that hug more than I wanted to say, especially in front of Mrs. Ames. Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

“Emma!” she says, throwing her bag down and squeezing me in a tight hug. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z

They hugged themselves against the chilly dew that had settled everywhere. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z

He came forward and gathered me into a clumsy hug, his beard tickling the side of my face. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

“It was lovely running into you, Theresa,” she said, and then she hugged the lady again, and I had to hug her too, but after that the lady went away, which was good. Absolutely Almost 2014-06-01T00:00:00Z

Annie walked over to him and pulled him into a hug. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z

But I hug him instead and he breathes in my hair, and that’s pretty amazing, too. What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z

As soon as Dr. Chase stepped out of his Sopwith Camel, Annabeth ran to him and gave him a huge hug. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z

Myron approached as though he wanted to hug me, but my body language must have warned him that it’d be the wrong move. Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel 2011-09-15T00:00:00Z

I was so glad to see him that I hugged him and pounded him on the back. My Side of the Mountain 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z

Then they hugged for what seemed like an hour while they both cried some more. The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z

The mink hugs her neck and shoulders as I usher her out into the night. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z

When Malia and Sasha came home from school later that day, Barack and I met them in the residence and hugged them tight, trying to mask the urgency of our need just to touch them. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z

He hugged Pond and went to the front door. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z

The bell rings and I skip out, barely resisting the urge to give Mrs. Newman a hug. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z

Mom glared at Dad a moment and then sighed and walked over to hug Grampa. Mississippi Trial, 1955 2002-05-27T00:00:00Z

Mom came running up behind him, grinning so widely you could see her molars, and gave me a big hug. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z

Maybe I can really give you that hug someday. Doing Time Online 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

And she stretched out her arms and wrapped me in a hug. Absolutely Almost 2014-06-01T00:00:00Z

Mrs. Burnside sees me hanging by the door, and comes over to me, giving me a hug. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z

She laughs and the crazy woman goes to hug me, but I step back a little, let her know that’s not the kind of thing I do. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z

They ran to meet each other and hugged frantically. A Thousand Sisters 2019-01-22T00:00:00Z

Suddenly she reached out and hugged Cole, clinging to him. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z

Mom gives me a hug, and I lug my Casio, my backpack, and my piano music out to John Mark’s truck, which he’s already got running, warming it up. Blended 2018-10-30T00:00:00Z

I climb out of the Hideout, and she pulls me into a hug. A Soft Place to Land 2021-09-14T00:00:00Z

Everything in me says to run after him, hug him, and tell him how sorry I am. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z

Winnie had come up and I hugged her in joy, though I knew that while I might be free for this moment, I would not be able to savor that freedom. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

She passed away two years ago, but when I’m wrapped in this quilt, it’s like her arms are reaching out to hug me when she knows I need it most. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z

I think Dad was realizing it, too, because when I got into the passenger seat, he wrapped an arm around me and pulled me into an awkward hug. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

She leaned against me and hugged my shoulder with one arm, and I felt my throat tighten. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z

I can’t say why I was so happy to see August again after so long, or how good it felt when he hugged me. Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z

He had to hug his arms close to his side to hold off the shivering. Ceremony: 1977-03-01T00:00:00Z

He had tried to tell her that he was just trying to find the fire dancer, but she wasn’t listening and he had given up, thankful for the hugs and the silence. Forged by Fire 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z

I run over to her and catch her in a hug. Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda 2015-03-25T00:00:00Z

Before Wynn drove Momma back to Dallas, she leaned down and gave me a hug. Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z

Golden walls hug around us like we're trapped inside the sun. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z

He put his arm around her and gave her a quick hug. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z

Tariq hates hugs, but he grins to let her know his feelings. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z

Coach West comes over and gives us a group hug. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z

Only in Amity do people hug each other in greeting. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z

“Would”—Mother cleared her throat—“Would it be all right if we gave him a good-bye hug? We’ve gotten kind of fond of him in...in the time he’s been here.” Among the Hidden 1998-03-01T00:00:00Z

If she decides she wants to hug you, there’s not much you can do about it. Fourth Grade Rats 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z

If I had been the type, I would have hugged them both. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z

He was a big bear of a man who didn’t think twice about offering me a hug in the face of this tragedy. Confessions of a Murder Suspect 2012-09-24T00:00:00Z

She did, and Marina hugged her tight and kissed the top of her head. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z

I start to say—but he cuts me off with a quick, tight hug and a wet smacking kiss on the cheek. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z

At a Florida airport, she gives Lourdes one last tight hug. Enrique's Journey 2006-02-21T00:00:00Z

My aunt, who looks a lot like my mom only thinner, gave me a hug. Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z

I gave her a gentle one-armed hug and grinned, but it didn’t last long. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z

This time I can hug him, and the clasp he returns is powerful, many times stronger than any human embrace I will ever experience. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z

His last words to me, before he hugged me and headed back to school, were, “Don’t burn the house down.” The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z

“Please. It’s been so long. Come give your Papá a hug.” Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z

No, hug the cliff of Skylla, take your ship through on a racing stroke. The Odyssey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z

Usually it was moms who hugged their kids, not the other way around. Absolutely Almost 2014-06-01T00:00:00Z

And this dactyl—this strange and beautiful creature with its wrinkled, gray-brown hide, barrel chest, and slender neck—she wanted to hug it. Dactyl Hill Squad 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z

I jump up and run to them, giving them both hugs. Shouting at the Rain 2019-05-07T00:00:00Z

Now, as a teenager, Pearl’s caresses had become rare—a peck on the cheek, a one-armed, half-hearted hug—and all the more precious because of that. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z

She’s quick to hug him and expects a kiss when she drops him off. Class Matters 2005-09-02T00:00:00Z

She ran across the room and hugged April up into her arms and held her tight. The Egypt Game 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z

Nancy was amazed and proud, and her mother, often so timid and distant, had hugged and kissed him, insisting that he wrap up in a quilt and sit close to the parlor fire. In Cold Blood 1966-01-01T00:00:00Z

Catherine gives me a hug, Rose flashes me a smile, and I try not to kick and drip and make my teammates sorry that I’ll be on the team with them. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z

She rubbed my head, then pulled me into a hug. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z

She always waited by the front door on the last day of school, to sing praise songs in Igbo and hug Jaja and me and caress our report cards in her hands. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z

As soon as Courtney makes it inside, I pull him into the hug and start sobbing. Odd One Out 2018-08-09T00:00:00Z

Then she hugged Felix, who was doing a perfect imitation of a garden gnome. Millionaires for the Month 2020-09-01T00:00:00Z

There was no hug in me—he had emptied me out. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z

Aunt Petunia burst into tears and hugged her son, while Harry ducked under the table so they wouldn’t see him laughing. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z

“I’m glad you’re home,” I say quietly, and he hugs me with one arm. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z

So I nodded sadly, hugged her one more time, and retreated to a corner to sleep, because I was very, very tired. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z

She folds her legs up, hugs her knees, and tilts her head to look at me. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z

Mr. Neely came up and gave us hugs and tried to act happy even though we obviously weren’t. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

His dragon body wasn’t built for hugs, but he made it work. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z

Then, without even thinking about it, I got back up and hugged him. Harbor Me 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z

When I visited her, she would hug me so tightly I could barely breathe. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z

Finally they hugged, and then Tab buzzed through the crowd toward Bridge. Goodbye Stranger 2015-08-04T00:00:00Z

As the boat rounded the Laurelhurst light and headed north, it hugged the west shore of the lake. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z

Emma or Chess would have immediately hugged him and said, “We will, too! Soon! We’re going to get our mom back!” The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z

My dad gives me a big hug and then pulls Justin into his embrace too. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z

It was so nice to be hugged by a grown-up, by someone Ivy liked and trusted. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

Standing in goal with their innocent, goofy smiles, they seemed less likely to take out an attacking forward than to hug him and invite him over to play. Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference 2009-04-21T00:00:00Z

When he hugged Jaja and then me, his hands were shaking. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z

Ordinarily uncomfortable with hugs, he would have stiffened his shoulders and drawn back; but now, from exhaustion and affection, he held Kira and to his own amazement felt his eyes fill with tears. Messenger 2004-04-26T00:00:00Z

She pulls me up to my feet, hugs me tightly, and whispers, "I knew you were the best." The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z

And she looked so sad, just for a moment, that Bod wanted to hug her. The Graveyard Book 2008-09-30T00:00:00Z

She leans in and hugs me for a long time. Free Lunch 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z

I give her a little hug, and she whispers, “Jazak Allah.” Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z

Kitty—she wanted me to call her that for some reason, but 1 never did—hugged me and then she took my face in her hands. Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel 2011-09-15T00:00:00Z

I jumped up and hugged both of them. Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z

She thanked the Lord again and hugged me. Bodega Dreams 2000-03-14T00:00:00Z

And I hug her back—not with the girl-next-door kind of infatuation I maybe would’ve had in the past, but with a sincerity that I hadn’t felt before. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z

In the driveway there are hugs and kisses good-bye, initiated by Maxine, his parents reciprocating clumsily. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z

When it’s over, I catch Simon by the edge of his robe and surprise him with a hug. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z

And the old man hugged Mr. Dursley around the middle and walked off. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 1997-06-26T00:00:00Z

“Oh my god,” she said, and then she sat down next to him and looped an arm behind his head, pulling him into a strange hug. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

I can’t shake my weird feeling, and I give Grandpa a tight hug. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z

She loved Michael Jackson, but she loved Uncle D more, and she clamped herself around him in a hug. Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z

Mama told Jaja and me often to remember to hug Papa tighter, to let him know we were there, because he was under so much pressure. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z

I push him away, because otherwise I’d have to hug him. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z

She opened the bedroom door to let the dog out, and when he jumped and whined joyously, she picked him up and hugged him. Flowers for Algernon 1959-05-01T00:00:00Z

It’s quite the predicament: wanting to touch and hug and kiss a white girl after a white man shot him and killed his best friend? Dear Martin 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z

They hugged the memories of illnesses to their bosoms. The Bluest Eye 1970-01-01T00:00:00Z

I screamed and ran to give her a hug. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z

I stepped out of the hug and frowned at Auntie Aggie. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z

I hadn’t gotten to know his half sisters, really, but they both hugged me anyway. The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z

At the sound of squishing shoes and a strange, rapid little clicking sound, the boys awoke to see Kate giving their radiator a bear hug, her teeth chattering furiously, her clothes dripping water. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z

Darrell says he has to go home, and Camille leaves with him, giving me and Jasmine a hug and telling us not to worry, Sandy will be found. King and the Dragonflies 2020-02-04T00:00:00Z

She cried, and she hugged me and she said she’d treasure that letter forever. Tears of a Tiger 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

They dropped the sign and tackled me with a group hug. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z

I wanted to hug my mother but she didn’t open herself to let me. Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z

He heard Master’s raised voice, excited and childlike, followed by a long silence and he imagined their hug, and her ugly body pressed to Master’s. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z

He hugged me and kissed my forehead and tucked me under the covers, all tight and snug and warm. The Old Willis Place 2004-09-20T00:00:00Z

I only hesitate a moment before I hug her back. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z

When we were all getting ready to leave, I walked up to my grandfather and gave him a hug and a kiss on the cheek. The Perks of Being a Wallflower 1999-02-01T00:00:00Z

She hugs me tight and I breathe in her smell. American Street 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z

I would get to see them, hug them, again. How Dare the Sun Rise 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z

Her grandmother hugged her neck, her strong perfume nearly choking Alma, and swayed back and forth until finally letting go, leaning back to look at Alma’s face, and then going in for another hug. Where Things Come Back 2011-05-03T00:00:00Z

He hugged us at the same time, tightly. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z

He pulled her into a hug, and she let him, hoping he couldn’t feel her trembling from head to foot. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z

Outside, in the parking lot, Dad gave me a hug. The Thing About Jellyfish 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z

She pulls me into a tight hug, and it’s at that moment, of all the moments, that I realize I’ve gotten an inch or two taller than she is. The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z

I find that all I want to do is make it inside and hug the Doorman. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z

I hug her one last time at the door, then watch her walk away into the blinding afternoon sun. I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z

And then she hugs me tight around the neck until I kind of pat her on the back and peel her off. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z

Cathy called me back just as I was leaving the flat this morning and gave me a stiff little hug. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z

I stepped closer to him, and he reached out and hugged me, tapping my back with his fist. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z

To think, his father actually had asked Nathan to hug her. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z

My mother smiles at me, in the little kitchen with the woodstove, and hugs me with one arm. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z

“I’m glad you’re telling us now,” she says, reaching out to hug me. A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z

Guns were fired, and people hugged one another in the streets. Across Five Aprils 1964-01-01T00:00:00Z

Effie looks so distressed that I spontaneously give her a hug. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z

Olanna picked her up, hugged her, blew into her neck, and struggled with her tears. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z

Roy carefully packed the digital camera among his books, gave his mother a hug, waved to his father, and streaked out the door. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

After a minute, I unlock the door and Abuela wraps me in a big hug that lasts too long and that I don’t return. Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z

Muhammad lunges forward for a hug that makes a bear hug look dainty. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z

Connor swoops in too, burrowing his way into the group hug. The Sea in Winter 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z

I got up and hugged my uncle, and he embraced me harder than he had the first time and kissed me on my forehead. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z

“You know I’m just teasing you,” he says, gives me another drastic hug, clapping me on the back. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z

Joe waved his arms, like he was dying to hug someone. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z

It curves in, and the dress hugs firmly at my hips. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z

She held her arms out to me, and I went over and hugged her. Auggie & Me 2015-07-20T00:00:00Z

I watch his face as he hugs her back, the way his eyes close and lose a lot of his electric Dylan-ness. What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z

Part of me wants to run up and hug Dad from behind or cover his eyes with my hands, like I did when I was little. Rules 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z

I hug Dad and start to feel the finality of what’s happening. Boy21 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z

We ran over, like, full speed and hugged her. Blended 2018-10-30T00:00:00Z

Her eyes—which are red from crying—rove over his face, and he’s so relieved to see something other than pity burning in them, he almost reaches out to hug her with his good arm. Dear Martin 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z

When I tried to fall asleep that first night, I ached for something familiar to hug. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z

I hugged and kissed my grandparents, and Babou surprised me when he kissed me back on the cheek. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z

She hugged me and said, “Make good use of this opportunity and don’t let me down. I’m so proud of you.” The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

After the taping, Mr. Keller, Lola, and I go home to a house full of family, cheers, and hugs. The House That Lou Built 2018-06-12T00:00:00Z

And as they said they were sorry, their voices softened, and they melted into a hug. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Big hugs,” I said into the empty space. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z

I pull away from her—maybe the first time in my life I’ve ended a hug—because a level of eye contact is required. It’s Kind of a Funny Story 2006-04-02T00:00:00Z

I broke out crying and begging pardon, and hugged Joe round the neck: who dropped the poker to hug me, and to say, “Ever the best of friends; an’t us, Pip? Don’t cry, old chap!” Great Expectations 1861-08-01T00:00:00Z

“I’m really sorry—” Before I could figure out how to apologize for being such an idiot, she tackled me with a hug, then pulled away just as quickly. The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z

Gasping for air, they paused for just a second, ready to hug a university policeman. Chasing Vermeer 2004-06-01T00:00:00Z

He let me hug him for a minute before he pushed me away. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z

Instead of racing to Leo’s aid, he hugged the wall to get as far away as possible. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z

But one arm hung limp and seemed to be bleeding; the other hugged a large black bundle. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z

He was hugged half to death and it felt good. The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane 2006-03-30T00:00:00Z

I had a picture of my rabbit and another one of my dad and mom getting hugged by a giant chocolate Kiss at Hershey Park. Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z

Shanti bends to give me a hug, and I feel like a small, cuddly toy. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z

I like to hug some memories close so I can pull them out when I need them, like the blanket I used to drag around when I was a kid. P.S. I Miss You 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z

I go in for the hug this time and he extends his hand and almost grazes the Ben Juniors. What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z

Each time the lightning cracked and the thunder boomed, Fern and I hugged tighter. Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z

Chris comes back down, and we laugh and hug and kiss. The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z

He kissed and hugged me, and in his arms there was a plea. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z

Otto and Sheed hugged tightly to their Time Suck’s fur as it dipped and dodged Mr. Flux’s repeated attempts to freeze them in their tracks. The Last Last-Day-of-Summer 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z

Like maybe a secret has passed between Frank and Byrd, wrapped inside that hug. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z

Instead, I go back to bed and hug Lucas the bear, and when Mom leaves to take Kaylee to school, I pretend to be asleep. The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z

“If I know my daughter, there’s no way she’d tease you for this. She’d give you the hugs I’m here to give you.” The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z

I recall all the things she’s told me about her mom, and I want to pull her into a hug. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z

Grace hugs her back and feels so grateful that Peach has someone to hug her like this every single day. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z

Like the one that Frank gave Byrd at the dining room table, and like that hug by the muddy pond years ago. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z

My friend sitting next to me took me into her arms and gave me a much needed hug. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

Our eyes meet and, since I can’t hug him, I wrap my arms around my own waist, holding on tight. Everything, Everything 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z

He didn’t sit up, but lifted his arms in the come and hug move. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z

So, we went to the door, and Bill’s girlfriend hugged me goodbye, which was very nice considering I didn’t know her except for today. The Perks of Being a Wallflower 1999-02-01T00:00:00Z

Colin extricated himself from the hugs and sat down on his bed. An Abundance of Katherines 2006-09-21T00:00:00Z

The other day I went up to a stranger and asked if I could hug her dog. I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z

“Give me that corn, you bandit,” he said and, laughing happily to see his old friend again, picked her up and hugged her. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z

Papa hugged Mama, holding her close, and she rested her head on his chest. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z

But each time, Jen greeted him with big hugs and acted genuinely thrilled to see him. Among the Hidden 1998-03-01T00:00:00Z

And when it disappeared, Frank, wet and muddy, hugged Byrd. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z

She pulled him into a big bear hug. Turtles All the Way Down 2017-10-10T00:00:00Z

I leaned down and hugged him, pulled his shivering body tight against mine. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z

Or come here and give Mama a hug. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z

She turned the movie off right away and gave me a hug. P.S. I Miss You 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z

She put her glass down and hugged me back, her thin fingers holding on to me tight. All American Boys 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z

Seamus gave a great roar of delight and ran to hug his best friend. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z

The strange sheen on their bark makes me want to hug the tree closest to me, but my arms would never reach around its stout trunk. Dragons in a Bag 2018-10-23T00:00:00Z

The girl hugs herself again on the rock and we’re back to even worse than where we started. The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z

He closed one eye and then the other and hugged himself with his four thick arms. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z

Abby gave me a quick hug goodbye before I rolled the bike down their driveway and waved back at her. Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z

I give him a tight hug goodbye, and watch him drive off. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z

I really wanted to hold it and hug it. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z

We hugged and I felt myself holding him up. Hole in My Life 2002-03-26T00:00:00Z

I give her a one-armed hug and return the book to its spot on the shelf. The Sea in Winter 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z

He hugged Anya for what seemed to her like the rest of her life. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z

She hugged herself and rocked back and forth. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z

My mother gets up, walks over to my chair, and hugs me so hard I can’t breathe for a moment. Linked 2021-07-20T00:00:00Z

I kissed it and hugged it until Mom said, “Craig, stop that. That’s very sick. How about you call your friends?” It’s Kind of a Funny Story 2006-04-02T00:00:00Z

Dismay greeted me as I arrived, and I hugged him. Each Little Bird That Sings 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z

I hugged Nana as hard as I could, taking care not to break her. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z

Sometimes I want to curl up into a little tiny ball and let them hug me and kiss me all over. Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z

Alexander’s father wraps him in a thankful hug, and Alexander’s mother joins in. Every Day 2012-08-28T00:00:00Z

His head thrust into the wind; his arms hugged his form; his mane and tail streamed back; and, without moving—such was Agulen’s skill—his legs beat the ground. Ella Enchanted 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z

They hugged Deen good-bye and choked back their tears, or didn’t, and straggled back to their cabins. Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z

But he slipped in close and gave me a hug. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z

They all came and hugged me, each of them, one by one. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z

That night, Mama had hugged him and kissed him and held him close until he fell asleep. Forged by Fire 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z

Maia gave a delighted squeak and hugged herself. Mary Poppins 1962-10-27T00:00:00Z

I want to throw my arms around her and squeeze her as tight as I can, but right now she seems harder to hug than the baobab trees. Dragons in a Bag 2018-10-23T00:00:00Z

She hug me around my neck, say, “You’re righter than Miss Taylor.” The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z

We tip toward each other and hug, and we both start crying. How It Went Down 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z

Every day my mother would drive me to school, and in the afternoon she would be waiting to pick me up and give me huge hugs. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z

Saint Sarah smiles and leans in for a hug with Trish. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z

Later she said, “Sandra, what did you do? Why did this girl hug me and start crying?” How Dare the Sun Rise 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z

Brooke encircles him in a hug as if they are old friends, though I know that they only met for the first time today; just yesterday Adam was saying how nervous he was about it. If I Stay 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z

Remembering Amy’s advice, I walked right over and gave him a big hug, wrapping my skinny arms around his compact frame and taking care to avoid the prickly whiskers in his thick beard. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z

He reached out and took her directly into a hug that didn’t smell of Mr. Chris and the earth at all, but of soap and medicine. Miracles on Maple Hill 1956-08-01T00:00:00Z

Billy jumps out of the recliner and gives me a big hug while his mother watches from the couch. A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z

She sat down quickly on the couch and hugged herself to keep from shaking. The Great Gilly Hopkins 1978-03-28T00:00:00Z

She took two steps and hugged Mother, tears flowing freely and without apology. Fever 1793 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

He looked exhausted, the dark lines under his eyes visible even in starlight But he embraced Tally the moment she stepped from the board, his arms tight around her, and she hugged him back hard. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z

She gave both of the girls a hug and a kiss. Elijah of Buxton 2007-08-06T00:00:00Z

If I’m being honest, the group hug feels a little forced. What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z

As soon as the door is shut, I drop to my knees and hug her hard. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z

Martin said, arms outstretched, pulling me into a hug. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z

Under my mother’s glare, he gave Caroline a timid peck on the cheek, then wrapped his arms around me and gave me a bear hug. Krik? Krak! 2015-12-15T00:00:00Z

Setting the flashlight on the dresser next to the truck, she took the candle, gave Ernie a hug, kissed Genie on his forehead, and headed down the stairs. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z

She grabbed him, pulled him up, and they walked over to the couch, where Gus and Isaac hugged awkwardly. The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z

She hugs me from behind, and twists a few of my curls around her finger like they're ribbons on a pole. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z

Holmes offered Julia a cheerful “Merry Christmas” and gave her a hug, then took her hand and led her to a room on the second floor that he had readied for the operation. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z

They hugged with the insatiable passion of their youth, while the burro went on chewing grass. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Be careful,” Mom said, and then she hugged him. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

She hugs the dog and says, “Oh, Mason. I thought your house was still sleeping.” The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle 2018-01-23T00:00:00Z

Joaquin smiled at that, and Maya hugged him, pressing her face against his arm. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z

Arthur shouts as he hugs the two of them, and one playfully rolls her eyes as she hugs him back, like a big-sister type. What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z

At the end she reached out and pulled him into an awkward, one-sided hug. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z

Would they think she was hitting on them if she just hugged them hello? Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z

Uncle Jet stood up, placed his black leather jacket on the duffel bag at his feet, and walked toward Nathan with his arms open for a hug. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z

When I hung up, Holly stood right beside me looking ready for a hug. Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z

The sixth and seventh graders hugged and giggled, reunited after months apart. Monday's Not Coming 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

He laughs, then tries to give her a hug. American Street 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z

“It gladdens my heart to see you like this, Odilia. All grown up,” Papá whispered as I leaned in and allowed him to give me a small, reserved hug. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z

He wrapped him in a hug and let Uncle Jet’s warm drool run down his arm. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z

Her whole head disappears inside its mouth, and her sticklike arms hug its sides as she gulps. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z

He hugged her and told her where he was going, then texted Amelia goodbye. The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z

Then he ran back down the stairs to the kitchen to pick up his backpack and hug his grandmother, breathing her kitchen smell—it would have to hold him through the long day—and left. Goodbye Stranger 2015-08-04T00:00:00Z

“Nothing to thank us for,” she says, enveloping me in a hug. Amina's Song 2021-03-09T00:00:00Z

Everybody smiled, and he reached out and gave her a little hug. Miracles on Maple Hill 1956-08-01T00:00:00Z

Somehow it seemed like we’d already missed the right moment to have hugged, so we just stood there in front of each other. The Miseducation of Cameron Post 2012-02-07T00:00:00Z

The door opened, and the old friends hugged each other. The Perks of Being a Wallflower 1999-02-01T00:00:00Z

Grandma hugs, squeezes me like I’m a balloon. Ghost Boys 2018-04-17T00:00:00Z

His mustache tickled as he hugged me and kissed me on the cheek. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z

Shay giggled and hugged Tally again as the others readied their boards. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z

“I’m not seeing anything like that. But it might work if we just hug and drop.” Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z

Now I didn't know whether to hug her or just ask her to dismiss me. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z

Footsteps echo above me, and I know he must've crossed the room to hug her. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z

“Just need a hug is all,” he says. Odd One Out 2018-08-09T00:00:00Z

I thought she was going to hug me. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z

She charged up the concrete steps, pulled the notebook from him, and hugged it to her chest. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z

But hugged and kissed him like they were brothers, you know? The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian 2007-09-01T00:00:00Z

The goddess spread her arms like she wanted a group hug. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z

Mom, Catherine, and Mrs. V rushed over to me and almost smothered me with hugs. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z

She stood up then and hugged Obiora, and they held on to each other for a long time. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z

I take a bite of the empanada and have to fight the urge to run up and hug this kind woman. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

I think if I ever hugged Ray, he would flinch. Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z

I almost say sure, yes, great, but I feel myself folding in two, and I just hug her and rest my head on her shoulder and let her momness surround me for a few minutes. All The Bright Places 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z

Mom smiled all sad and hugged me hard. The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian 2007-09-01T00:00:00Z

And a hug later, “I can read better now. Daddy’s been teaching me. Wanna hear?” Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z

She engulfed my entire body in her hug, folding me into her chest in a tight embrace. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z

And we hug each other, right there at the back of the Paintbrush Falls Middle School auditorium where anybody could look right in and see us, and I do not even care if they do. The Misfits 2001-10-01T00:00:00Z

She gave me a hug, tight and official, and said, "We'll be back from my aunt's on the twenty-eighth. Take the train down and we'll go to shows." We Are Okay 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z

A spontaneous hug, a secret letter, a gift? Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z

He would try to keep a straight face, even when we rushed into his arms and he had to hug all three of us at once. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z

That was as close to a hug as he had ever given me. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z

I set down my tea and hugged her. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z

“All right. One last hug and that’s it,” I say, pressing my face against his dark fur. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z

Then she grabbed me up in a huge hug. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z

I grabbed her and I hugged her tight. Girls Like Us 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z

He strode around the table and hugged Harry; the scene in the basement of Grimmauld Place might never have happened. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z

“Come here, baby,” she says, and they somehow hug. The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z

I paused there, seeing my mom’s face fall, and we hugged for a while. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z

Juanita exclaimed, and like every time one of us said those words, they all huddled together and hugged. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z

Some mothers, picking up children from smugglers, hug the wrong ones. Enrique's Journey 2006-02-21T00:00:00Z

“When I have kids, I won’t lay a finger on them. I mean, except to hug them and stuff. But never to hurt them.” The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z

“We love you so much,” Dad said, pulling Ivy into one last hug. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

He swings back around and throws his arms around Mom’s neck, grasping her in a tight hug as she laughs and embraces him back. The Sea in Winter 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z

He collided with me and gave me a sweaty hug and a slap on the back, then threw his arm over my shoulder as we headed back to the locker room. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z

She hugged her flour sack closer and stepped away, running into yet another boy who looked like Ivan. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z

He addresses his son by his Korean name and the boy leaps up and hugs him. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z

I took my suitcase, gave her a hug, and approached Miles. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z

Grandma heaved a sigh and hugged me to her chest. Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z

They hugged tightly, and then Will kissed her again and gently unfastened her arms from his neck before going to the front door. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z

Then a black hail of debris whipped hard against my back and I hugged my knees to my chest, making myself as compact as I could. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z

She quickly held me as tight as she could, hugged me, and said that she was sorry. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

I hug the book to my chest tight, so tight, wanting to jump inside it. I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z

Soon as we walk in, two waitresses double-team hug Mrs. Walton. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z

Even when some of the men came up to shake his hand, he gave them a hug. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z

And then he put his arms around me and hugged me, and I hugged him back. My Brother Sam is Dead 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z

There on the strip, we hugged and high-fived and basked in our glory. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z

I handed her my present and she hugged me hard. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

Cecile picked her up and hugged her tight and swung her around. Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z

Normally this was the part when I’d give her a hug, but for some reason, it felt weird. From the Desk of Zoe Washington 2020-01-14T00:00:00Z

She dragged me into a hug that smelled of cigarettes and perfume and made my nostrils itchy. The London Eye Mystery 2007-01-01T00:00:00Z

Will knew his mom wanted to hug him, put her arms around him and take him on her lap, and make everything all better, the way she could when he was little. Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story 2016-06-28T00:00:00Z

The last level was the smallest of the three, hardly more than a thin crescent that hugged three walls, high above the stage. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

She reached out to me and we hugged on the bench in the courtyard and walked home together. Stargirl 2000-08-08T00:00:00Z

When the time came for me to leave, we said good-bye and hugged. Mississippi Trial, 1955 2002-05-27T00:00:00Z

When Dad and Robin finished talking, he pulled Ivy into a hug while Robin and June waited in the hall. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

After she finished and we all had the opportunity to give her a hug or have her sign our books, I realized how lucky we were. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

Then she hugged me too, which I didn’t like. Absolutely Almost 2014-06-01T00:00:00Z

It was Mama who initiated their hug; it was Mama who smiled warmly. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z

She rarely responded directly but sent hugs and kisses in Mami’s letters. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z

I hugged her leg and pressed my face to her knee. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z

No makeup, no hair spray, no new piercings, and on top of it a hug? A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z

I want to hug him, hold him tight, and feel the sky fill up with a million stars. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z

Looking wide-eyed at the shadows, he hugged his arms awkwardly, like he didn’t know what to do with them. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z

She touched the white flower behind her ear, the one from her uncle, and wrapped me in a tight hug. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z

Alex squirmed as the hug seemed to go on longer than normal. Eleven 2014-01-06T00:00:00Z

I pressed my foot to the ground, and it hugged me. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

I wrapped my arms tightly around my dog and hugged him and closed my eyes. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z

I hugged Wishbone closer and kissed his nose, while my thoughts bounced around so much they finally wore me out and I fell asleep. Wish 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z

I open my arms for a hug at the same moment he does. The Sun Is Also a Star 2016-11-01T00:00:00Z

They hugged me and wished me luck on my journey. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z

Momma lets me hug her for a minute, and then she untangles my arms from around her waist. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z

Then she stops what she’s doing and gives me a hug. Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero 2020-08-18T00:00:00Z

He pulled her close to him in a side hug. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

I missed Grandpa Ted, but Lolo and Lola comforted me with their stories and hugs, and with the dishes they cooked that made their house smell so good. The House That Lou Built 2018-06-12T00:00:00Z

She rose from the couch, laughing, and swallowed him up in a hug. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

She threw her arms and legs about me and hugged me fiercely. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z

I hug each of them and give Soojin a sideways glance, uncertain about what to say or do. Amina's Voice 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z

She crashed into Mom and grabbed her by the face, kissed her on both cheeks, left-right-left, and then wrapped her in a hug strong enough to buckle a starship’s hull. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z

I hugged the lute and backed farther away. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

Every mother in the circle gave a little hug to her closest child. Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z

“It is good to have another boy in the family,” Allie said after he hugged me. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z

Fortunately he’d shrunk back to normal size, so his hug was like getting hit by a tractor, not the entire farm. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z

“I’m sorry about Aunt Queen, Gerald. She gave real good hugs.” Forged by Fire 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z

She comes over and gives me a hug. A Soft Place to Land 2021-09-14T00:00:00Z

As soon as I walked through the door, I set the vase down on the coffee table in the hallway to the left of the front door and turned around to hug Mamá tightly. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z

I started crying, but when my mom started coming over to hug me, I ran upstairs for bed. Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z

She spread her arms like she wanted a group hug. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z

“When I hugged him the other day he smelled like he was wearing a new cologne. It was citrusy.” The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z

She wrapped her other arm around Pita’s shoulders and pulled her in close for a hug. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z

She hugged me, talking excitedly, making plans for the new life we were going to have together. Flowers for Algernon 1959-05-01T00:00:00Z

Magdalys didn’t know who to hug first or what to say. Dactyl Hill Squad 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z

She grabbed my legs in a bear hug and started tickling the bottoms of my feet. Fourth Grade Rats 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z

I hug her back, and the lump in my throat hurts. The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z

“I mean it, Jus. I want to be here for you. Anything you need. A friend, a hug, whatever.” Dear Martin 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z

I stood up straighter, because I had been a little hunched in anticipation of the hug that seemed not to be forthcoming. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z

And maybe Chess was kind of good at acting himself, because the one-armed hug felt exactly like it did when Chess was really trying to comfort Finn. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z

They smile shyly but don’t throw their arms around me in bear hugs like they used to. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z

She didn't say it with a smile on her face or any mushy hugs. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

“You could give Minya a nice warm hug,” suggested Sparrow with an unaccustomed edge to her voice. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z

Tears streamed down Poppy’s face now, and Seven did not reach out and hug her like she had so many times before. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z

I hugged him tight, his fur smelling like a mix of dogs and vet chemicals, pungent and sterile. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z

I want to hug him, but he doesn’t want to be touched right now. What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z

He squeezed me, almost like a hug, and I could feel him shaking his head. Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close 2005-04-01T00:00:00Z

But now, as they looked at that strange flying machine, another idea struck even more forcibly, and she hugged the golden monkey with glee. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z

She rolls her eyes and hugs my leg. It’s Kind of a Funny Story 2006-04-02T00:00:00Z

Her blue wrap dress hugs her body perfectly. I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z

Bran sat down in the snow and hugged the wolf pup to his face. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z

She wanted to run to Ida and hug her, hide underneath her wide coat and never come out. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z

I got up and went over and hugged him. Because of Mr. Terupt 2010-10-11T00:00:00Z

She hugged me and cried and asked for my forgiveness. The Sea in Winter 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z

I now have a better understanding of why he always hugs Mouschi so tightly. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z

Afghans greeted each other, hugged, kissed, exchanged food. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z

To my surprise as well as his, I hugged him. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z

Then, suddenly, they broke the bond and rushed to hug Papá, who let go of Pita to hug them. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z

I hugged him without any kind of fear or self-consciousness, fiercely, with a rush of emotion that almost brought tears to my eyes. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z

She stands and hugs her huge book against her chest, and she can hear her cane roll along the edge of the bench and clatter to the ground. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z

I unbuckled his leash and knelt down beside him to give him extra pets and hugs. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z

Ernie extended his hand and gave Genie a five, pulling him in for a hug. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z

When she tries to hug me, instead of pulling away, I let her hug me. Free Lunch 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z

He raised the collar of his warm woolen coat and hugged it around him. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z

Cole hugged his lame right arm in close to his chest as he turned and glanced back at the hospital. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z

I took it carefully and gave Mamá a hug. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z

She hugged me again and then kissed me on the cheek and said: “I'm so glad you came. Your grandfather is too.” We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z

As the minutes ticked off, little girls clasped their daddies’ necks, lovers hugged as though the embrace had to last through all eternity, and an old woman got teary-eyed. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

He blinked it away and hugged her tighter. Farewell to Manzanar 1973-01-01T00:00:00Z

I hug my friend again, so glad that she came. Amina's Voice 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z

I hug my knees tighter against my chest. I Can Make This Promise 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

“Then I want you to give that little boy a hug.” Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z

People applaud, lights flash, arms pull me into hugs and twirls. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z

“Well, it’s about time,” Hilly says, giving her a hug. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z

Doctor Nolan put her arm around me and hugged me like a mother. The Bell Jar 1963-01-14T00:00:00Z

Her father hugged her tight to him, and she pressed her face into his shirt. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z

He held out his arms and gave me a hug. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z

I pulled the edges of my woolen cloak close under my chin to keep away the outside chill and hugged Sumac to my chest. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z

But then she ran over and threw her arms around Og in a bear hug. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z

Alex gave Lorraine an awkward hug, and raced down the stairs. The Dead and the Gone 2008-05-04T00:00:00Z

When she was done, a lot of people clapped and Mr. Stessman hugged her. Eleanor & Park 2013-02-26T00:00:00Z

We hugged them—me with Mama first, then Doc after. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z

I wasn’t so sure about that, and I wasn’t a little kid like Rabia or Safa who was easily comforted by her hugs, but with Parvin’s arms around me, everything did ache a little less. Amal Unbound 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z

He held out his arms to me and I went to him for a hug. Confessions of a Murder Suspect 2012-09-24T00:00:00Z

I hugged the letter to my chest as Grandma looked at me funny. From the Desk of Zoe Washington 2020-01-14T00:00:00Z

Honestly, when I saw that look on my mom’s face, I practically ran over to Biff and hugged him myself. Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z

The women laid down their cards to hug Lindsey and pat her puffy cheeks. An Abundance of Katherines 2006-09-21T00:00:00Z

Please give your grandmother a big hug for me. From the Desk of Zoe Washington 2020-01-14T00:00:00Z

The warm desert wind blows over us as Lita pulls me into the tightest hug ever. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z

They hugged and held on tightly to each other. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z

“Don’t talk about that!” cried Celia so sharply that Maria hugged the pillow and stared goggle-eyed at the woman. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

I do remember Grandpa Ted, the happiest man with the strongest hug. The House That Lou Built 2018-06-12T00:00:00Z

“Oh, Daddy,” Judy exclaimed, racing over to give him a big hug. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z

Finally the third lady hugged me, patted me, and sent me out the door. Taking Flight: From War Orphan to Star Ballerina 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z

It was more like half a hug from a sister I’d never known I had. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z

We hugged good night, and when I was just about to let go, he held me a little tighter. The Perks of Being a Wallflower 1999-02-01T00:00:00Z

She smiled, sat up, and hugged her knees. Julie of the Wolves 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z

It’s Luz, and as she steps forward, we hug, and whisper “Congratulations” in each other’s ears. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z

She holds her arms out, and I let her wrap me up in the biggest, tightest hug I didn’t know I needed. On the Come Up 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z

For me, this made so much more sense than holding off dinner or having the girls wait up sleepily for a hug. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z

I opened up for a hug and she leaned into my arms. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z

So, when I go to give them a hug, the smell still lingers. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

When it was over, I hugged my sister, who smelled like Oreos, the saltiness of tears, and hot, crying breath. P.S. Be Eleven 2013-05-21T00:00:00Z

She gave me a hug that muffled any answer, then shooed Granddad to the side. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z

I shouted, and hugged him before he could even step through our doorway. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z

Mom gave him a careful hug, and then she and Louisa went to talk in the kitchen. When You Reach Me 2009-07-14T00:00:00Z

She was a mom, and she’d always been nice to him, and right now he just needed a grown-up who would hug him and tell him everything was going to be okay. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z

Mama gave me a hug and said, “You be good.” Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

She hugged me again as I was getting ready to leave the house. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z

Violet hugged me extra long before driving off. Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z

Madame Semele hooted and hugged herself, swaying back and forth, bony fingers clutching her sides. Stardust 1998-10-01T00:00:00Z

When he finally hung up, he put his arm around my shoulder and pulled me in for a quick hug. The Thing About Jellyfish 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z

Mr. Griswold resisted the urge to hug his leather satchel firmly to his side. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z

Donna calls out, and goes over to hug the mannequin. American Street 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z

Aurora squeals and runs over to hug her. The Benefits of Being an Octopus 2018-09-04T00:00:00Z

This is one of the best hugs of my entire life. I Can Make This Promise 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

After innumerable hugs and kisses, Auntie Harrigan and Uncle Arthur got in their car and honked as they rolled down the street while the kids waved and shouted their goodbyes and I-love-yous. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z

She unbuckled her seat belt, jumped out, and hugged him. The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z

People roared and cheered around me, teammates slammed and hugged me, even Coach O, who’d donned his own skates for the moment, carved an arc around me, pumping his fist in the air. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z

She comes over for a hug, but I hold up the mess of flowers in front of my face, with a smile, to indicate my unfortunate busyness. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z

When we let go, Alexia hugged Danielle and Anna just the same. Because of Mr. Terupt 2010-10-11T00:00:00Z

I wrap my arms around her and hug even tighter. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z

They stayed hugged up like that till Pa brung the wagon to a stop. Elijah of Buxton 2007-08-06T00:00:00Z

I hug the crypt-pocked walls, swallowing my revulsion at the reek of rotting bones. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z

Baba was the affectionate one in the family; Ma never hugged or kissed us much, even before the accident. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z

I dared to hug them as I said good-bye. Homeless Bird 2000-03-01T00:00:00Z

He gives her a hug, promises he won't and then he is gone. Brown Girl Dreaming 2014-08-28T00:00:00Z

She hugs me so tight she nearly cracks my ribs. I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z

For some reason—maybe because Miles had so willingly hugged her—I felt no need to check her for weapons. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z

He lifts me off the ground, and I’m being held, crushed, by the biggest hug. Towers Falling 2016-07-12T00:00:00Z

Byron walked up on the porch real cool and kind of bent over to give Grandma Sands a hug. The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z

As I hugged the bottle against my chest I tilted forward. Hole in My Life 2002-03-26T00:00:00Z

I tried not to think about my mother, about the fact that I hadn’t even hugged her goodbye. The Thing About Jellyfish 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z

I hurried over to him, stopped ten feet away, and hugged my chest so he wouldn’t see me shaking. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z

No, there’s no almost about it, I actually tried to hug her, and then she kicked me in the shin. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child 2016-07-31T00:00:00Z

After Mom hugs me hello, Grandma shoos my parents out. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z

I hug her and run off to the next rehearsal. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z

Afi was thrown into the holding pen soon after that, and they hugged each other gently, avoiding the fiery sores on their shoulders. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z

Dad took Penny home, and Mrs. V gave me a hug and promised she’d see me in the morning. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z

She try to give me a hug and a kiss. Girls Like Us 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z

I'm sure I hugged him and told him that I was proud of him and that he had nothing to be sorry for. Americanized 2018-02-08T00:00:00Z

He hugged Gabriel and rubbed him briskly, warming him, to keep him alive. The Giver 1993-04-01T00:00:00Z

“I looked good, too, didn’t I?” she says with a grin, then hugs me. The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z

I gave her a hug and could smell the shampoo in her hair, something like peaches. Bodega Dreams 2000-03-14T00:00:00Z

Emily, James, and Matthew hugged the wall next to the restrooms to stay out of view of anyone on the lower level until footsteps thundered beneath them and then faded. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z

He hugged me tight, and awkwardly, then pushed me away and gave me a left-handed handshake. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z

Her tailbone ached as she hugged her knees to her chest and rocked back and forth, considering plan after plan. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z

When Adam had gone back into the house and Lee was moving out with a pan of grain to feed the chickens, Cal put his arm around his brother’s shoulders and hugged him reassuringly. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z

I hugged my pillow until my arms hurt—as if the pillow were an anchor against following orders. Ella Enchanted 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z

She hugged me—hard too, and for a good while. Adrift 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z

“I know you do,” she said, leaning over to hug me. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

Shamika rushed up to him and grabbed him into a hug, but before he could say anything, Mrs. Torrance sidled up to him. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

She reached forward as if to hug Phoebe, but Phoebe pulled away. Walk Two Moons 1994-06-30T00:00:00Z

All he could do was hug her back, his face hidden in the fabric of her jacket. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z

She pulls me and Ruby into a group hug, embracing us tightly. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z

She picked him up and hugged him all the way to his bed. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

He’s wearing a blue plaid flannel that hugs his thin body, making his eyes look an even brighter shade of blue. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z

She gave me a big hug, which was a little embarrassing. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z

I lifted him easily and he hugged himself to me', his fragile arms as light as a necklace. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z

Then she even hugged Grover, who looked ready to pass out, like somebody had just given him an all-you-can-eat enchilada coupon. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z

I hugged her for a very long time. Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel 2011-09-15T00:00:00Z

“Sweetness,” she said, coming over to hug me. Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z

Mamou pushed herself off the couch to give me a good night hug. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z

Before leaving, he gave me a big hug and said, “Thanks for staying with Grandma, Junie.” Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z

Charlie doesn’t hug me—we don’t hug each other—it isn’t our thing. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z

I hug her tightly more out of surprise than anything else. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z

As Mom hands Ben the plastic bag with Javier’s clothes and favorite book, Dad picks Javier up and grips him into a hug. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z

Grandpa gets up and comes over to hug me. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z

I didn't hug them that morning when I left to go to school. Counting by 7s 2013-08-29T00:00:00Z

I hadn’t hugged someone in so long that I was almost too stunned to embrace him back. Prisoner B-3087 2013-03-01T00:00:00Z

The shirt also kind of goes up at one side, because it’s an asymmetrical cut, so I have to pull a short skirt over my jeans to cover the way it hugs my hips. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z

He motioned for me to stand up for a hug. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z

He was a funny and land drunk, always wanting to laugh and hug you and sing songs and dance. The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian 2007-09-01T00:00:00Z

She gave Nico a big hug and the crowd roared with approval. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z

“Good. Well, I think he’s stable now, but I bet he’s mighty frightened. See if you can find a big hug for him.” Forged by Fire 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Welcome home, son,” she said and gave Dad a long hug. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z

As I was swallowed up in fire and thunder, I hugged my arms tight against my ears. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z

Jabir made a small sound of relief as he hugged her back. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z

Without taking the cigarette out of her mouth, she gave us each a quick, stiff hug. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z

They hugged Wash good-bye and tore off down the road. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z

She was in good spirits, rounding up her children for kisses and hugs and promising a treat after dinner. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z

When she did open her eyes we wanted to give her a hug or say, “Hi, Auntie!” but she didn’t smile or hold out her arms. Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z

She swept him up and hugged him as if she meant to press him right into her heart. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z

David pulls me into his arms and his hug feels like I’m enveloped in my beloved kantha quilt. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z

It portrayed the young leader as a happy, hug- gable family man. Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West 2013-03-26T00:00:00Z

I hugged Lumpy and laughed as he licked my face. Keep It Together, Keiko Carter 2020-05-05T00:00:00Z

He gives me a quick hug and kicks off his shoes. We Were Liars 2014-05-13T00:00:00Z

Mandy claps, jumps lip and down, and hugs a few of her friends as if she’s just been crowned prom queen in a bad TV movie. Liar & Spy 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z

And then he hugged me to him, stepped back smiling, and across to Cuttyhunk he went, bound for the ferry to the mainland, and away. Beyond the Bright Sea 2017-05-02T00:00:00Z

Bryce is sobbing so hard that I feel his wet tears through my shirt, and I hug him harder. The Benefits of Being an Octopus 2018-09-04T00:00:00Z

He grabbed my hand for a palm grip, pulled me up out of my chair and did the bud hug thing. Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z

I’d hugged them that very morning, in fact, before dashing out the door and driving through a heavy rainstorm to get to work. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z

Sarah came in to see him—and to hug me—and she was more alarmed at the marks of his beating than at his ribs or his fever. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z

Dylan gets up from the bed and hugs me. What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z

She hugged me, and the bags made it hard to hug her back, but if I dropped them I might wake someone. Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z

Sansa kept hoping he would tell Arya to behave herself and act like the highborn lady she was supposed to be, but he never did, he only hugged her and thanked her for the flowers. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z

She hugged me back, then pulled away and held me at arm’s length. Schooled 2000-02-29T00:00:00Z

Keto was just getting to her feet when the diver statue slammed into her like it wanted a hug. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z

I didn’t tell her what the dream was about because it would make her sad, but I told Carla and she gave me a hug. Everything, Everything 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z

She wrapped up both me and part of the chair I was in in a tight hug that filled my lungs with Chanel No. 5. The Miseducation of Cameron Post 2012-02-07T00:00:00Z

For several miles the tracks hug the ocean, which is close enough to touch. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z

Mami is waiting for us at the door and gives us a hug and a kiss. Lucky Broken Girl 2017-04-11T00:00:00Z

She put her arms around me, and I tried to find the warmth in her hug that had surprised me in Ella’s earlier. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z

She told me this over and over and over, and I tried to hug her back, but I couldn’t match her tears, and I couldn’t believe her. The Miseducation of Cameron Post 2012-02-07T00:00:00Z

She wanted to give Clary a hug but didn’t, in case it would embarrass her. The City of Ember 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z

I walked out onto the stage, stepping into the blinding lights wearing high heels and a white suit, to give Barack a congratulatory hug before turning to wave with him at the whipped-up audience. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z

He and SJ get backstage, and the team sweeps them up in hugs and high fives. Dear Martin 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z

His hug was strong and tight, and I knew it was his way of telling me that he’d had a wonderful time. If I Stay 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z

Her mother gave her a piece of warm biscuit and a hug before they left. Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z

They hug us real tight and real hard. Free Lunch 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z

But then Maya pushed herself up off the ground and walked over to hug Lauren. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z

He spread his arms wide, as if to hug all of Logan County. The Last Last-Day-of-Summer 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z

Gathering her up in my arms, I give her a big hug. On the Far Side of the Mountain 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z

She lets Penny put hats on her and somehow endures Penny’s hugs, which can sometimes feel more like choke holds. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z

I rolled my eyes but gave him a quick hug. Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z

She leaned toward me for a hug, wrapping one arm around me lightly. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z

The boy with the dirty face stood up and hugged Coraline tightly. Coraline 2002-02-24T00:00:00Z

It wasn’t a hug, say, or a ... a platonic kind of kiss?” The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z

Laney walked over to her neighbor, and, without hesitation, she hugged him as only a four-and-three-quarters-year-old can hug. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z

I shouted, and she came to the bed and let me hug her. The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z

“Can I join in on that cozy hug?” Muffled 2020-10-27T00:00:00Z

And he hugged them and led them to the table. Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z

“That makes more sense than to hug her.” From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z

The young woman hugs her son, kisses him again and again, and, through her tears, says to be a good boy and she will come back. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z

We hugged and she held my hand, and somehow we were talking, though neither one of us was actually saying anything. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z

I came in five minutes after, and I didn’t hug you, and I didn’t comfort you, because I thought it would be wrong to comfort you. Between the World and Me 2015-07-14T00:00:00Z

We met him halfway and smothered him with hugs and kisses. The Red Umbrella 2010-04-25T00:00:00Z

My sisters could no longer run up to him, as he came through the door from work, and welcome him with a hug or a kiss as other children did their fathers on Fridays. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z

Mrs. Diamant put her head in her hands and cried, and I hugged her and stroked her hair. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z

Em hugged herself and ran down the steps to her seat. Goodbye Stranger 2015-08-04T00:00:00Z

She reached out and hugged all three kids, pulling them together so tightly that Emma could barely breathe. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z

She hugged her knees, shivering as she recalled the utter blackness from which the thing had come. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z

For the first quarter of the journey, the road was a series of zigs and zags that followed the Swat River on one side and hugged sheer cliffs on the other. Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Changed the World 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z

Because I just want her to hug me and say she loves me. Free Lunch 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z

She pulled me in and hugged me tightly. The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z

I open my mouth to thank him for protecting me, but Hammie hurls herself at me, smothering me and Roshan in a hug. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z

She pulled him into a hug as so many others had. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

He hugged that tree so tightly he could barely breathe. I Survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005 2011-04-01T00:00:00Z

The bees in my head fell silent and hugged their wings tight to their bodies. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z

She gives me a long, hard hug and whispers, “You can do this.” The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z

We were very quiet at dinner and after, as Kazi was cleaning up, Amil ran over to him and hugged him hard. The Night Diary 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

“You think giving you a hug would give away too much?” he says. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z

I hug my hand to my stomach, afraid to look. The Adoration of Jenna Fox 2008-04-29T00:00:00Z

She swung around the table and sat next to me and hugged me and rested her head on my shoulder. Adrift 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z

They hugged each other, crying because it was over, and Hubbard gasped, "You tough, baby." The Contender 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z

“I missed ya, too, buddy,” Uncle Jet said, and hugged him tightly. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z

But I hadn’t shaken hands or hugged anyone on purpose in months. Prisoner B-3087 2013-03-01T00:00:00Z

The buses tend to hug the curb, so it’s safer here. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z

It was a sleeveless tank dress that hugged my hips, but the back of the gown was what sealed the deal for me. Americanized 2018-02-08T00:00:00Z

She hugged it and ran over to the basket and threw it up, but she had been in too much of a hurry. The Great Gilly Hopkins 1978-03-28T00:00:00Z

It’s been so long that I’m taller in our hug than I used to be. Sparrow 2017-10-10T00:00:00Z

She can tell if I’m sad, and she can sense when I need a hug. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z

Hank hugged me and said, “At least it was instant. At least there wasn’t any pain.’ Looking for Alaska 2005-03-03T00:00:00Z

The only person who didn’t have a word to say or a hug to give was Jessie. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z

She gave me another hug and made us both a cup of tea. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z

When he came to Luxa, he thought maybe he should just shake her hand, but he went ahead and hugged her, anyway. Gregor the Overlander 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z

“Delia. Velia,” Papá whispered, his eyes imploring them to go to him, even as he hugged Pita to himself like she was his lifeline. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z

Gradually she relaxed and let herself sink into the warmth of Aunt Queen's hug. Forged by Fire 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z

I hug my bundle close: women’s shoes and men’s shirts, mobile phones in boxes, coloring books only a little bit scorched. Without Refuge 2018-04-01T00:00:00Z

Catherine rolls me to my position, makes sure I can easily reach the buttons, then she gives me a quick hug and walks away. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z

I want to stop and hug her and give her a big kiss on the cheek. American Street 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z

Now she really wanted to run to the museum and hug a pillar. Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z

I hug myself and press my head against the closed door. Pride 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z

I hugged her and then got to work rewriting everything I remembered from my old book. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z

Malachite wiped her hands on her batik apron and hugged Jam back, dropping a kiss on her forehead. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z

I ran over and gave him another quick hug. Because of Mr. Terupt 2010-10-11T00:00:00Z

“You know, the pizza really is better straight out of the oven,” Safer said after finishing his second slice; And Pigeon hugged him. Liar & Spy 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z

And then she hugged him again, almost exactly like Chess or Emma would. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z

Shoji even gives me a hug, which feels weird for both of us. Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z

Then Mother and Dad hugged us and promised to write. On the Far Side of the Mountain 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z

Then everbody get in a line and come by and hug me. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z

I slammed the refrigerator door shut and ran to her as she ran to me, and we hugged each other and did a little foot-stomping dance, laughing, as we circled the kitchen table. Silent To The Bone 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

Tyson slammed into him and smothered him in a hug. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z

I smiled to myself as I hugged my knees on the window seat, thinking how wonderful it was, how happy I was going to be. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z

Like, I literally can’t tell if he wants me to go away or if he wants me to bust into his car with a bear hug. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z

Then he hugged them both to his massive barrel chest. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z

He rushed up to Moss, who was still standing, and he threw himself into a hug. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

My mother came to me and hugged me tight. Prisoner B-3087 2013-03-01T00:00:00Z

He set it down and gave me a hug, then he walked directly to his bedroom. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z

His calves missed the hug of leggings and his throat felt naked without its tight collar. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z

I hug my knees to my chest and try burying my head behind them. Born Behind Bars 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z

Mrs. Weston hugged herself for joy and lost no opportunity to triumph over her still skeptical husband. I, Robot 1950-12-02T00:00:00Z

She walked over to me and we hugged. Because of Mr. Terupt 2010-10-11T00:00:00Z

She sat on her bed and hugged her knees to her chest, shaken by her own reaction, how quickly her fury had risen. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z

She hugged me tightly for a minute, and then I got on the plane, and she was gone. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z

He put his knapsack down between his ankles and hugged himself. Harbor Me 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z

Now that she was sitting, I could hug her around the neck, kiss her soft, powdered face, smell the fruity perfume she put on for special occasions. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z

I put my notebook in my slacks and hugged each of the women one by one. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z

John Mark puts his arm around Darren and hugs him tightly as they walk out the door. Blended 2018-10-30T00:00:00Z

As she hugs me, I wonder if I also have purple juice stains like the ones I spot around Mustafa’s mouth and hope she doesn’t notice. Amina's Song 2021-03-09T00:00:00Z

I hug Muqtada and take in his smell one last time. It’s Kind of a Funny Story 2006-04-02T00:00:00Z

In my mind, she runs out of the room, slams the door, and hugs me. Sparrow 2017-10-10T00:00:00Z

We hugged each other hard, but I couldn’t trust my eyes, or my arms. How Dare the Sun Rise 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z

David smiled and gathered Tally into a hug, pulling her away from the edge of the fire. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z

“Me too,” my grandmother said, pulling me close for a hug. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z

“Well, Mila, no one can hug you if you don’t let them,” she said, not smiling, not looking at me. Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

I wanted to encourage him, to hug him or something, but knew better than to stick around. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z

I helped her up and gave her a quick hug. Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z

“You okay?” he said, and pulled me in for a hug. A Very Large Expanse of Sea 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z

Grover stood there and held his hands out to the trees, looking like he wanted to hug them. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z

Vonetta didn’t say she was sorry but she did hug and kiss Big Ma good-bye. P.S. Be Eleven 2013-05-21T00:00:00Z

She leans in and gives me a hug. A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z

I want to hug him or shake him or scream at him—to remind him of who he is. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z

I saw parents put their arms around their children, best friends hug. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

Axel closes his eyes, sees that soggy hug again between Frank and Byrd. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z

Hazel dismounted and got a big hug from Frank. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z

She hugs me back and says, “You can’t get rid of me that easily.” A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z

She gave me a quick hug and got into her car and drove away. Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z

I said my farewells and exchanged hugs with practically everyone in the room before stepping out into the dark night. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z

It’s like a big wet hug, in a good way. Better Nate Than Ever 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z

I took that baby in my arms and hugged her close. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

He hugged himself to get control of his rage. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z

“Silly. Shows how much you know. When you hug someone, you learn something else about them. An important something else.” From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z

She and Jean, who hadn’t seen each other in a long time, hugged each other. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z

Salva pressed his face tightly to his father’s as they hugged goodbye, their tears flowing and blending together. A Long Walk to Water 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z

Håkon trotted to her and pulled her into a tight hug. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z

Mamou pulled me down into a hug, kissed me on both cheeks, and then went to help put Laleh to bed. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z

The agent wrapped her in a big hug. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z

She hugs me tighter, then pulls out a book. Inside Out and Back Again 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z

Ema and I hugged the side of the garage as we felt our way. Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel 2011-09-15T00:00:00Z

But sometimes sailors from the Indies or storekeepers would give her one—because she was so beautiful and would hug and kiss anyone who gave her a lime. Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z

She hugs me again, and whispers, “It’s so good seeing you. Come over again soon. Help yourself to anything in the house.” Free Lunch 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z

Be safe, and I know this will be over soon and I’ll be back and giving you the biggest hug you’ve ever gotten. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z

When I found her a new pair of tennis shoes with rosy laces, she actually wrapped her arms around my waist and hugged me, like she could squeeze the thanks into me. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z

When he calms down, he hugs me and says he thinks I'm the strongest person in the world, as strong as a polar bear. Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z

When all the birds of prey were in place, Susan let some of the students hug Mr. Freeze. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z

She closed her eyes and hugged me again. Auggie & Me 2015-07-20T00:00:00Z

After that all the friends and neighbors filed by—it was still more like a funeral than a wedding party—and shook hands with Grandpa, and either hugged Miss Love or clasped her hand. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z

Zahra hands him a card that says, Good job doing what was expected of you, and nearly shoves him into the punch bowl when he tries to hug her. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z

Mama must have noticed the fright in my eyes when I heard the word “migra” because she immediately came and hugged me. The Circuit: Stories from the Life of a Migrant Child 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z

Dutchy drops the attache case as I stand up, and sweeps me into a hug. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z

She kneels down and squishes him in hugs. The Unfinished Angel 2009-09-22T00:00:00Z

Her face was covered in tears, and her body shook as she hugged herself. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z

I would have hugged my parents and told them I loved them. Prisoner B-3087 2013-03-01T00:00:00Z

His short beard scratched at her cheek as his arms hugged her, round and strong, for the briefest of times. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z

I kept nodding, faking a smile, and then he hugged me, his strong arms pulling me into his muscular chest, and I sogged up his polo shirt a little but then recovered enough to speak. The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z

We give him and Grandma hugs, and we reluctantly leave. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z

Mother pulls the basin closer, hugs it to her side. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z

He turned sad eyes on me, kneeled, and hugged me. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z

I got up and hugged first his dad and then his mom, who held on to me too tight, like Gus used to, squeezing my shoulder blades. The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z

I hugged him, something I’d been doing a lot lately, sometimes because I could, most of the time because he seemed like he needed it. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z

She encircled his neck with rosy arms and hugged tightly. I, Robot 1950-12-02T00:00:00Z

She reached out and give me a fast hug. Girls Like Us 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z

I miss his hugs and how he used to make me laugh at old Chinese stories. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

He leaned down and gave me a hug, and my eyes slipped shut as I felt his hard planes against my soft curves. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

Elizabeth hugs me, grinning broadly, and I try to grin back. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z

Bitter hugged Jam and kissed the top of her head. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z

I couldn’t decide whether I wanted to hug him or leap from his lap in mortal fear. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z

I leaned into my mom and we hugged. Keep It Together, Keiko Carter 2020-05-05T00:00:00Z

He leaned over and gave me a hug, and I closed my eyes, just relishing it. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

She wraps me up in a frenzied hug. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z

Candice went to shake her hand, but the woman wrapped her in a hug. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z

At the booth, Mama gave Anya one more hug, handed her the cloth packages that definitely smelled fishy, and said, “Home.” Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z

But all I can think is that, for the first time in a long, long time, I am being hugged by my mother and my father at the same time. Blended 2018-10-30T00:00:00Z

Tyson bounded across the room and gave Poseidon a big hug, which almost knocked off his fishing hat. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z

I hugged her back, then quickly disentangled myself. Each Little Bird That Sings 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z

When she found him, he always hugged her tight, smelling, as she would remember seventy years later on her deathbed, of wet wood and sweat and the sweet wildness of the outdoors. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z

She’d never been thanked, let along hugged, after telling a lie. Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z

He pushes me and pulls me and hugs me to him. The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle 2018-01-23T00:00:00Z

I told her that I hadn’t had a drink for three days, and she gave me a hug. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z

In the dugout, the familiar mingled scents of leather, sweat, and stale bubble gum wrapped around him like a hug. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z

I reckon she don’t get too many good hugs like this after I go home. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z

She wanted to take June’s hand back and hug her. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

I lean forward, expecting her to hug me. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z

I wanted to get outside into the darkness so I could hug my dog and smell nothing except his fur. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z

Thirty minutes later, she hugged Grace and then she hugged Jake. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z

But it broke my heart, I never felt so sorry for anyone, and I hugged her. In Cold Blood 1966-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Oh my God, Alex,” she says, lunging at him to yank him into a rough hug, “you made a friend!” Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z

When the doorbell rings, I pinch my cheeks and smile big so I look excited to see her, and when she smiles back and steps inside, I hug her like it’s been forever. Odd One Out 2018-08-09T00:00:00Z

Njemile embraced Moss in a quick hug and said, “Good luck,” then yelled out, “Follow me!” Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

I rose from the table, adrenaline pinching my calves to action, stopping long enough to hug him. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z

He gives me one of those upper-body-only, twist-to-the-side half hugs that are perfectly appropriate between male and female friends in America. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z

They hug him tightly and hang below his potbelly. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

I hugged her back and told her that I knew they were only stories and not really real. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z

She closed her eyes and squeezed herself, hugged herself hard. Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z

Sister hugs every dude in here, even though the COs are always giving her hell for it. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z

I stood and hugged my sister with genuine happiness. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z

I hugged her tightly, but I couldn’t tell her what I had seen. Taking Flight: From War Orphan to Star Ballerina 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z

I ran over and gave him a hug. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z

She hugged herself as the cold February air blew through her cotton bathrobe. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z

The fires seemed to burn with unusual cheeriness, and every time the girls met, their pale faces broke into smiles as they hugged one another, whispering encouragingly, “Mother’s coming, dear! Mother’s coming!” Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z

More than anything, I wanted to hug him, to tell him things would be all right someday. Mississippi Trial, 1955 2002-05-27T00:00:00Z

And then he opens up his arms slightly, and I dive in for a hug. Amina's Song 2021-03-09T00:00:00Z

He grabbed both Harry and Ron and pulled them into a bone-breaking hug. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z

She wiped at a tear I’d let escape, pulled me in for another hug, and said, “We’ll sort it out. Together this time.” Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z

The ship listed again, and Hazel hugged her stomach like she was going to be sick. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z

And you know how when you’ve just pulled it together but then somebody gives you the slightest touch, not even a hug, but shows you the littlest kindness? Better Nate Than Ever 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z

Tilly nudged my leg and I knelt down to hug her around the neck. Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z

As I got to know some of the international competitors better, I’d hug them when they came down from the mat or high-five them and say something like, “You did great!” or “Awesome job!” Courage to Soar 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z

I drop my sandwich and hug the laptop close to my chest. Everything, Everything 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z

“You could give Minya a nice warm hug,” Sparrow had said to Ruby in the garden. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z

Tuck pulled her to him and hugged her hard, and Miles squeezed her hand. Tuck Everlasting 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z

It takes me a minute to find my nerves and muscles, but I hug him too, and everything about him, from his height to his thin body, reminds me of Dad. They Both Die at the End 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z

He lay down on his bunk bed and hugged his bundle like a teddy bear. The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z

And then he felt her arms around him, her thin, thin arms that used to be so soft when she hugged him. A Monster Calls 2011-05-05T00:00:00Z

After they hugged and thumped each other’s backs, Okeoma looked at him. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z

It was too soon, too hard, when his shoulders still felt the warmth of Mother’s last hug. Among the Hidden 1998-03-01T00:00:00Z

“Good girl,” he told me, squeezing me in a bit, a coach’s hug, then swaggering off toward the bathhouse. The Miseducation of Cameron Post 2012-02-07T00:00:00Z

She walks over and gives me a 1-armed hug around the shoulders. The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z

Her voice cracked and quivered with emotion as she leaned down and hugged me tight. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z

Then she surprised me, Mr. Stoll, and possibly even herself by grabbing me up in a bear hug. Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Did you hug Leo on the bus just before? Like we did for Omi yesterday?” Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

There were but few lights in sight at sea, for even the coasting steamers, which usually “hug” the shore so closely, kept well to seaward, and but few fishing-boats were in sight. Dracula 1897-05-26T00:00:00Z

She realized she could see Percy’s hair as she hugged him. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z

Howard closed his notebook and hugged it to his chest. Wish 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z

“Boys, come give me my hugs,” Ma said, heading toward them, arms out. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z

Other times, random people would approach and give me a hug. How Dare the Sun Rise 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z

Without warning, she hugged me and kissed me on the mouth, this time a lingering caress. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z

She's beautiful and large, and though she looks only vaguely familiar, for some reason, I want very badly to hug her. How It Went Down 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z

She and I hug each other, jumping up and down, shrieking. Free Lunch 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z

The children looked at Justice Strauss, who sighed heavily and hugged each of the Baudelaire youngsters in turn. The Bad Beginning 1999-08-25T00:00:00Z

“I reckon it’s time for me to get my hugs in.” Wish 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z

Then, before either of them could stop her, she had given both of them a hug and dashed away, now positively howling. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z

I want to hug him, to thank him for saying that, but I am not that open. Tuesdays with Morrie 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z

He embraces both of them— all three are together in a hug. Enrique's Journey 2006-02-21T00:00:00Z

She trotted over and gave me one of her triumphant hugs. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z

"Shut up," I said, giving Cotton another hug. Patina 2017-08-29T00:00:00Z

I hugged the pillow against my chest, feeling some of the hair rising in clouds of dark dust into my nostrils. Krik? Krak! 2015-12-15T00:00:00Z

She leaned forward, hugged him, and kissed his cheek. The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z

She scoots in and gives me a hug. The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z

Around ten-fifteen Mom turned off the stereo, gave me a hug, and went off to bed. Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z

I fell into her arms and, for the very first time, hugged her as if I would never let go. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z

He just wanted my mom to hug him close, while he wept. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

I tried not to melt into it, tried to stay stiff and cold, but my sister gives really good hugs. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z

Vivian folded her arms across her blue sweater and hugged her upper arms. Silent To The Bone 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

Two strong arms came around her in a crushing hug. I Survived the Great Molasses Flood, 1919 2019-09-03T00:00:00Z

But he held me by the head, hugged me to him for the longest time. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z

Miss Love was so excited she hugged him. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z

Emily put one arm around her dad’s waist and the other around her mom, still seated at the table, and brought them together in a group hug. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z

She hugged me as if I was a family member she had not seen in years. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z

And so June knows; she knows about him and she hugs him and doesn’t care. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z

She gulps in air and pulls away from the hug to look at me. The Benefits of Being an Octopus 2018-09-04T00:00:00Z

He hugs me and we sit together for a long time on the sofa. Mockingbird 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z

She was the best teacher I ever had, and she was crying a little, so I walked off before she could hug me or anything. Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z

She bent over and hugged Mother briefly, said good-bye to me, and left. Fever 1793 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

“I’m so sorry, Jerome. So, so sorry. If I could, I would hug you. Bring you back to life.” Ghost Boys 2018-04-17T00:00:00Z

The three friends hug, a planet missing from their Pluto Solar System—but never forgotten. They Both Die at the End 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z

She pushed him, but he barely moved, and instead, as she tried to push him again, he pivoted and pulled her into a one-armed hug. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z

She hugged herself tightly and thought maybe she could remember sitting like this before, when she was younger. Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z

She bent down to hug me gently, and I felt warm tears falling on my cheeks. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z

She give her girl a hug, something I don’t see enough of. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z

As they hugged him and shouted greetings, he saw three other kids standing awkwardly in the room. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

He pushed Tucker and me behind the dead shrubs that hugged the side of McCoy’s house, then ducked in after us. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z

He hugged the granite face and wondered how long he could stay there before exhaustion forced him to let go. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

She was lying white-faced in bed and she put up her arms to hug me, but she didn’t say a word about Miriam. Homesick 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z

She did not seem to know what to make of the hug either, because she backed away from him quickly and lit the cigarette. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z

An older woman throws up her arms and hugs us. Inside Out and Back Again 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z

Maybe a hug for luck is in order. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z

Daddy reached for me, and I came into his long arms, ready to hug him forever. Each Little Bird That Sings 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z

Her arms darted out as I passed her and she gave me a hug. The London Eye Mystery 2007-01-01T00:00:00Z

We all hug each other, and the first thing Isaac says to me is, “How’s your dad?” Watch Us Rise 2019-02-12T00:00:00Z

Dill hugged Lydia again, knocking her glasses crooked. The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z

Screaming with joy, Ben jumped up and was immediately flooded by his family, who hugged, slapped, pummeled, and kissed him. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z

Without even thinking about it, he gave her a hug. The Dead and the Gone 2008-05-04T00:00:00Z

I bow and let her hug me, but I don’t speak. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z

—Jackie Woodson In the story of the Selfish Giant, a little boy hugs a giant who has never been hugged before. Brown Girl Dreaming 2014-08-28T00:00:00Z

I hugged Mom, and she kissed my head just above my ear. The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z

No, I was mostly ashamed of my, er, physical reaction to the hug. The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian 2007-09-01T00:00:00Z

I don’t think anybody hugged my sister longer than my dad. The Perks of Being a Wallflower 1999-02-01T00:00:00Z

Will’s arms wrap around me and he gives me a bear hug. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z

In the kitchen they hugged Scooter and did the “Aaaaach!” routine when he told them it was octopus stew. Crash 1996-03-19T00:00:00Z

Mrs. Davidson said, “Ooh, child, give me one more big hug before I go.” The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z

She hugged her damp pillow and limped over to where her family stood, staring at the house. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

Vonetta only saw that she wasn’t being hugged and said, “What about me?” tapping her toe. P.S. Be Eleven 2013-05-21T00:00:00Z

As we started to walk away, Mr. Tushman gave me a quick, tight hug but didn’t say anything. Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z

Tyler’s palms were sweaty when we held hands, and he wore so much Axe body spray, I would go into coughing fits every time we hugged. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z

When I found him, I hadn’t been sure whether to hug him or yell at him. If I Stay 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z

Ford crawls into my lap and hugs me. Free Lunch 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z

“Thank you, Mamá,” I said, giving her a hug. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z

I put my arm around him and hug him back. Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish 2018-08-21T00:00:00Z

One of the relieved organizers grabbed him in a tight bear hug. Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam 2018-04-10T00:00:00Z

His mother hugged his neck in a way that suggested he needed a hug very badly. Where Things Come Back 2011-05-03T00:00:00Z

She attempted to hug him once more, but he pushed her away again. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z

He gives me a tired smile and hugs me back. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z

He hugged Mark with one arm above his shoulder and one wrapped around his chest. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z

She hugs me, resting her chin on my shoulder the same way she would relax on my chest whenever she was about to watch one of her historical documentaries. They Both Die at the End 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z

Maria comes over to my chair and gives me a big hug. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z

She hugged me—so like Mom’s hugs used to be: safe, firm, and loving. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z

Lewis shakes and then pulls Dad in for a man hug. Boy21 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z

Ugwu went back to the bathroom and dried Baby with a towel and then hugged her, blew against her neck. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z

After that, all through the cheerless days, she hugged the dream close. The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z

I wanted to hug her, but I just stood there. The Line Tender 2019-04-16T00:00:00Z

After our hug, we all sat down around the table. From the Desk of Zoe Washington 2020-01-14T00:00:00Z

I hugged her, then took a long look at Buck’s Peak, memorizing every line and shadow. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z

He watched the woman who came to the door give Eleanor a big hug, and then he watched the door close behind them. Eleanor & Park 2013-02-26T00:00:00Z

I want to tackle her in a hug, but instead I drop to the floor as a volley of razor-edged throwing stars hurtles through the space where my neck was. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z

Dad put his arms around me and hugged me tightly. Auggie & Me 2015-07-20T00:00:00Z

He stopped walking and leaned toward me as if to hug me, but simply put his hand near the base of my neck and spoke into my ear. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z

They rush into each other s arms and hug for a long time. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

Rachel flung her arms around him, and her father seemed surprised, like she’d never hugged him before. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z

Zohra helps me clasp the necklace around my neck and gives me a quick hug. Amina's Song 2021-03-09T00:00:00Z

You hug her, pinning her arms because her fists are still in her pockets. Goodbye Stranger 2015-08-04T00:00:00Z

I wished there was a way I could bundle her hugs up and take them back to Portland with me. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z

I ducked out of Marcus’s crushing hug to peek over the top of the stall door and make certain we were still alone. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z

With that, I clapped once and raised my arms in a big V, our sign for come and hug. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z

She hugged it and it hugged her back. The God of Small Things 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z

It’s a big hug, and long, and right in front of the television, but no one says anything. It’s Kind of a Funny Story 2006-04-02T00:00:00Z

She pulls me up and hugs me, rarely stopping to sit in the rocking chair anymore, and rushes me to the bathroom because I usually have to go really bad first thing in the morning. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z

Here's the summary of what happens next: hugs, kisses, some tears, some hot chocolate, more hugs, and a lot of talk. Things Not Seen 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

I ran over and hugged her, feeling like at least this battle was half won, even if the rest of my life was a mess. Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z

I hugged her, and we kissed before she got in. Winger 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z

Coop makes a beeline for me and hugs me around the waist with one arm. Odd One Out 2018-08-09T00:00:00Z

When we reach the mayor’s house, I only have time to give Madge a quick hug before Effie hustles me off to the third floor to get ready. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z

DRACO: We can hug too if you like . Harry Potter and the Cursed Child 2016-07-31T00:00:00Z

Because they were always trying to throw a hug on me, like it was a medicine I needed. Freak The Mighty 1993-10-01T00:00:00Z

She hugged him and then straightened his jacket. The Red Umbrella 2010-04-25T00:00:00Z

“You’re a good boy,” I said, squatting down to hug him. Keep It Together, Keiko Carter 2020-05-05T00:00:00Z

One of her young hostages brought her morning meal, a plump shy girl named Mezzara, whose father ruled the pyramid of Merreq, and Dany gave her a happy hug and thanked her with a kiss. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z

He lifts his arms: Come give me a hug. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z

Mom and I leave; I hug the stack of books against my chest as I follow her down the sidewalk. The Sea in Winter 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z

Dany was so pleased to see his leathery brown face that she hugged him. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z

Anya wheezed under the force of Mama’s hug, and then she returned the embrace. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z

She hugged him briefly, her eyes closing tight. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z

He’d pinned my arms to my sides so I couldn’t even hug him back, not that it seemed to matter. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z

I hadn’t been hugged warm in such a long time. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z

I walk faster, and when I get to her, she holds her arms out and hugs me. Piecing Me Together 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z

At the end of the hug, Alhaji shook hands with me. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z

She presses the paper to her heart, then hugs Carlos—a big stomach-crushing hug, the kind she used to give me when she was happiest. Ghost Boys 2018-04-17T00:00:00Z

But everybody, even Coach, came up to me and patted my head or shoulder, or bumped fists with me, or gave me a hug. The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian 2007-09-01T00:00:00Z

Still, people hugged and tossed their hats in celebration. Killers of the Flower Moon 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z

Finally she set the mug on the coffee table and hugged me so tightly that I thought she was trying to break my spine. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z

I put out an arm to hug her sideways, and she hugs me back. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z

I hug her closer and make no promises. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z

I put my arm around Robin and hugged her close. Crenshaw 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z

I see it, and know he’s never hugged me like that. Free Lunch 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z

Even when she scolds, she finishes with a hug. Ninth Ward 2010-08-16T00:00:00Z

When Mama reached Anya, she pulled her into a surprisingly solid hug. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z

He probably wasn’t sure if she was going to hug him or slaughter him. Orbiting Jupiter 2015-10-06T00:00:00Z

But unlike yesterday, she doesn’t give me a hug, because Hudson’s here and she can’t go betraying him. What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z

When I burst into tears, Mom hugged me and said, “Dad is just noticing you don’t wear princess costumes anymore, not that you aren’t pretty!” Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

He had been hugged by a complete stranger. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 1997-06-26T00:00:00Z

But I meant it, the thank you and the hug. Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe 2012-02-21T00:00:00Z

Jerome hugged me and reassured me and then walked into the courtroom. While the World Watched: A Birmingham Bombing Survivor Comes of Age during the Civil Rights Movement 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z

Samantha shakes her head as she approaches his bedside and hugs him. What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z

She pretends to hug the sack of apples. The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle 2018-01-23T00:00:00Z

So I sort of, er, physically reacted to her hug. The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian 2007-09-01T00:00:00Z

When it’s my turn, I give Papa a goodbye kiss as we’ve gotten out of the habit of hugs since our estrangement. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

I wish I could hug them and tell them it’s all right, that I’m letting go and moving on. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z

Thorn jumped up and down, screaming so hard her face was red as she hugged Seven, and then Valley, until all three Witchlings were jumping and screaming together. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z

Either the monster was trying to give them a hug, or it was about to capsize them. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z

I hugged the basket close to me like a mother protecting her newborn child. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z

Walter's relatives ran up to him to hug him, and they hugged me, too. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z

Three words, yet they somehow feel as good as a hug. On the Come Up 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z

I jumped up to give him a hug, clinging to him a bit longer than usual, thankful to have him home. The Red Umbrella 2010-04-25T00:00:00Z

Gabrielle was Fleur in miniature; eleven years old, with waist-length hair of pure, silvery blonde, she gave Mrs. Weasley a dazzling smile and hugged her, then threw Harry a glowing look, batting her eyelashes. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z

Uncle Frank saw us through his window and came out to give me a hug. The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z

She gave me a big hug, no questions asked, and drove me to the nearest diner. Sparrow 2017-10-10T00:00:00Z

“Okay. So I went to war against Harriett and Ben. You got any complaints or can we get our group hug on?” What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z

When my father was not back home by our bedtime, my mother hugged and clutched us, and we felt strange, not knowing what to do, because she had never acted like that. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z

His form was horrible, but he eventually made his way to Felix, who rewarded him with a hug and gave him a break from frantic paddling. Millionaires for the Month 2020-09-01T00:00:00Z

Her smile is like a big hug I didn’t know I needed. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z

He smiled at me when I walked in and gave me a hug. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z

Then he reached for her and pulled her in tight for a hug, like the kind that fathers give daughters, or mothers give sons. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z

I hugged her back, and then she backed up. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z

I put out my hand to get a slap from him, but he misinterprets that as a handshake attempt, so I take the initiative and turn it into a hug, a big smelly one. It’s Kind of a Funny Story 2006-04-02T00:00:00Z

He kisses me on the forehead and hugs Dylan. What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z

I stood up, and we all hugged like we hadn’t seen each other in months. The Perks of Being a Wallflower 1999-02-01T00:00:00Z

“I’m sure I’ll call her all the time,” Lindsey said, double raising her eyebrows at me as Ruth pulled her in for a hug. The Miseducation of Cameron Post 2012-02-07T00:00:00Z

He hugged the girl tightly to his body, trying his best to protect her as he thumped against the hard-packed dirt of what had once been a flower bed. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z

I could even have gone up to Tommy and hugged him, right there in front of Ruth. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z

I set my plate on a sideboard and go over to hug him. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z

But there’s something secure-feeling about it too, familiar and almost comforting, a kind of hug. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z

Ms. Erica walks ahead to meet Daddy halfway and give him a quick hug, and then they talk for a few seconds before she nods and calls me over. Fast Pitch 2021-08-31T00:00:00Z

She gives me a hug and kisses my head and tells us she’s already checked me in. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z

Ayesha steps over to me and gives me a hug and squeezes my hand. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z

She gave me a hug and squeezed me extra tight. P.S. I Miss You 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z

They hugged it to themselves and again pointed it at the man. Milkweed 2003-09-09T00:00:00Z

Behind her, a stretch of white sand hugged the foot of the hills. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z

Otto squirmed out from between us, gasping from my crushing hug, and sat on my mom’s head. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z

The five friends exchanged hugs, tears, stories, gasps, and laughter, and then walked together to the ground floor. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z

“I’m sure Frick didn’t give him a hug and kiss for trying to kill him.” Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z

Her shoulders drooped and she hugged her knees to her chest. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z

All she does is stumble over to me and hug me again. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z

She hugged herself against the sudden chill and watched the marsh thirstily drink up the first water of the season. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z

I wanted to hug him but I knew I couldn’t. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z

It was too hot, and we were too sweaty, for the hug to last terribly long. Looking for Alaska 2005-03-03T00:00:00Z

Amma hugs me, but she says, "When you get out, don't waste a minute looking back. Get ahead, that's what you need to do. Make me proud of you." Born Behind Bars 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z

And then her lip trembled, and, to Tristran's surprise, she threw her arms about him and hugged him so tightly that he could not breathe. Stardust 1998-10-01T00:00:00Z

Ayanna dropped to her knees and swept the doll out of my hoodie and into a huge hug. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z

Then, with a laugh, he threw his arm over my shoulders and hugged me close. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z

Bronwyn gave us each a crushing hug and handed out black rain slickers she’d snagged, which I’d suggested we wear to provide some measure of protection from the storm raging outside the loop. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z

Because I was shorter than everyone else, I found myself in the middle of the hug, staring straight into Zara’s collarbone. Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

After shifting back down into a comfortable position, she hugs him a little tighter. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z

Running to the spacecraft, he hugged Landing Strut B. After a few moments, he broke off the embrace to perform another round of leaping celebrations. The Martian 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z

She was quiet for a time, then she suddenly stood up and kind of bent over me and hugged me. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z

We all hugged in greeting, brief clasps of our bodies. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z

She felt her own ghost quail in her body, and hugged her arms tightly, aching for Pan. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z

Still, she was always up for hugs and kisses and laughs, and she even came with us to one of my recitals at Bannon’s. Courage to Soar 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z

Nathan hugged Pond’s neck and whispered into his ear, “I trust you, friend.” Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z

He’d hug me close and hold up the little cat, or whatever toy I seemed to be interested in, so I could touch it. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z

A short lady comes over to Donna and gives her a big hug. American Street 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z

The windshield of the SUV was filthy, smeared with dead hugs, even though Dad had squeegeed it when they last stopped to refuel. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z

It hugged tightly to my stump and was held on with a strap above my knee. Ugly 2013-08-20T00:00:00Z

“Look,” I said, “I—” She cut me off with a hug that was as tight as it was short. Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z

A heavy chain hugged the two elaborately crafted sides of the gate together. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z

She hugged me, and I pounded her bade where I knew it hurt, while the boys danced around pretending they had machine guns. Taste of Salt: A Story of Modern Haiti 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z

She gave them both tight hugs, although her arms barely stretched around Miss Spink, and Miss Forcible smelled like the raw garlic she had been cutting. Coraline 2002-02-24T00:00:00Z

When they reached the bottom of the stairs, they hugged and Wes told the girl he would call her sometime soon. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z

She hugged us for a crazy long time. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z

It’s as if he hasn’t seen me in years, the way he hugs me and lifts me off my feet. Pride 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z

We both rolled with laughter, and then she hugged me tight. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z

And then the frosted doors slide open and once again they are officially there, no longer in transit, swallowed by hugs and kisses and pinched cheeks and smiles. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z

I’m dying to see everyone, hug everyone, put my face down on the prayer-hall rugs and breathe in that musty smell mixed with the perfume of all those who prayed there before me. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z

“Oh, thank God,” exclaimed Betty Jean, and ran to hug him. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z

The wandering boy jumped up and hugged my leg. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z

Tidbit bounded over to the old man and gave him a big hug. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Which was a lie. And he asked for a birthday hug, which I’m pretty mad about, actually. So I don’t understand why you want a hug, Tobias. Unless it’s your fake birthday too.” Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

When we hug our grandfather, his body is all bones and skin. Brown Girl Dreaming 2014-08-28T00:00:00Z

She hugged everyone, while wiping the tears from her eyes. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z

Fiona apologizes for crying, then hugs me and tells me how glad she is I’m alive. The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z

And then he just grabbed me back, and hugged me and let out tears. Our America: Life and Death on the South Side of Chicago 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z

Abuela was tall and lean with very thin wrists and long arms that wrapped all the way around when she hugged. The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z

I feel like giving the whole world a big hug. Blended 2018-10-30T00:00:00Z

She smiles when she hugs me, but her eyes are shadowed. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z

Mrs. Walton hugs me so tight, she lifts me off the pedestal, and for a second I think we’ll go tumbling to the floor. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z

I said in a whisper, “Good Faro,” but I did not hug him the way I felt like doing. Z for Zachariah 1976-07-29T00:00:00Z

Nat hugged his thin coat about him and scurried back from an errand. Carry On, Mr. Bowditch 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z

Lara’s polite grin bursts into a big, toothy smile as she jogs up the few steps to the stage where Chief Crowe swallows her in a big hug. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z

Katherine grabs me up into a hug, her tears hot against my face. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z

Tyson went around the couches and gave everyone a big hug—even Octavian, who didn’t look happy about it. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z

They had done no more than satisfy themselves that Ron would make a full recovery on their last visit to the ward; now Mrs. Weasley seized hold of Harry and hugged him very tightly. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z

Now he looked like he needed a hug. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z

Jack greeted Emily and James with hugs and a handshake for Matthew. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z

Mrs. Spiegelman gave me a hug and said, “You’ve always been such a good boy; I’m sorry she ever got you caught up in this ridiculousness.” Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z

The crossword guy moves the suitcase to the floor, and I slump into my seat and hug my bookbag. Better Nate Than Ever 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z

My sister even let me hug her in the hallway. The Perks of Being a Wallflower 1999-02-01T00:00:00Z

Clutched him in a hug and planted a kiss on his cheek. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z

Eleanor pressed her cheek into his chest, and Park hugged her. Eleanor & Park 2013-02-26T00:00:00Z

I ask, awkwardly wrapping my arms around her detachable hunchback she calls a backpack, only way I can get a hug in with that thing on. Patina 2017-08-29T00:00:00Z

To hug in the hallways, same way I see some of the upperclassmen doing before the bell rings? King and the Dragonflies 2020-02-04T00:00:00Z

Anya stuck Papa’s letter in her pocket and hugged Mama before she left. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z

We walked back down the path together, and Javi, because he was Javi, just instinctively knew I needed a hug, so he looped his arm through mine and squeezed me close as we walked. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z

All of a sudden she started sobbing and she rushed up and hugged me mad tight. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z

I wish I could give you a hug and see your smiling face on your big day. From the Desk of Zoe Washington 2020-01-14T00:00:00Z

“Maybe you’ll still be here when I get back,” she insisted after our seventeenth hug. The Sun Is Also a Star 2016-11-01T00:00:00Z

She leans down and hugs and kisses me, too. A High Five for Glenn Burke 2020-02-25T00:00:00Z

He half lifted his master and hugged him to his breast. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z

John had a large woolly lamb hugged close in his arms. Mary Poppins 1962-10-27T00:00:00Z

I give Uncle Paul a hug in the parking lot. The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z

"A smiley face, just a little something," Ma suggested, followed by hugs, kisses, and of course, a prayer. Patina 2017-08-29T00:00:00Z

The woman who owned the bar came across and said, “Oh! Sorry, ndo,” and made to hug her but Olanna shrugged her off. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z

Amy comes over to sit next to me and give me a hug. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z

Instead Mom leans down and gives us this awkward hug from above. Free Lunch 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z

Hermione ran to Harry and hugged him; Lupin moved forward too, looking anxious. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z

Agent Jones hugged one of the ergonomically correct chairs. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z

The She Elephant sank to her knees and gathered both children into a bear hug. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z

She doesn’t even say a word as she pulls me into a tight hug, then holds me away by my shoulders. King and the Dragonflies 2020-02-04T00:00:00Z

She plants kisses all over my face and hugs me again. The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z

Just as I was about to squeeze him in a hug, we heard tires crunching in the gravel outside the boathouse. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z

Then, a huge Polar Bear leapt out and, standing on his hind legs, proceeded to hug Mary Poppins. Mary Poppins 1962-10-27T00:00:00Z

Then he wraps me in a bear hug, and it’s actually sort of sweet. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z

Then comes the kiss to the top of my head, the hug that lasts a long time. Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z

The chorus labors through the first phrase and then rushes forward with hugs, kisses, and—from a couple of the boys—fake karate kicks. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z

He hugged me so tight I could hardly breathe. The Old Willis Place 2004-09-20T00:00:00Z

This is supposed to be the moment I hug her and thank her and tell her she’s the best. The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z

I head straight for the kitchen, avoiding eye contact and her arms, which are opening for a hug. I Can Make This Promise 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

I finally decided that, since they were not carrying knives or rifles and since my new mother hugged them, they probably were not debils. Taking Flight: From War Orphan to Star Ballerina 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z

He hugged me whether I wanted it or not. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z

She hug it ’gainst her chest and didn’t say nothing else. Girls Like Us 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z

His fingers lift her hand to kiss it; his hands are on a steering wheel, and they cut a sandwich in half, and they hug his mom, and carry his lacrosse bag. A Heart in a Body in the World 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z

She wanted to hug him but wasn’t sure the gesture would be welcome. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z

Black lace even climbed up little sticks and hugged her throat. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z

She gave me a big hug and said, “You can always come back to visit your mother and father, but I know that you’ve got your own life to live too.” Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

The two hugged the walls, flashes flickering out the way in intermittent bursts. I, Robot 1950-12-02T00:00:00Z

The kind of hug that only feels good if you really, really want it to happen. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z

I hugged her and ran back to the house. Homesick 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z

Marina released Anya long enough for her to get a breath, and then she hugged her again. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z

She hugged the younger girl, stroking her hair. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z

When he saw me and the sheriff at the door, he put the phone down and hugged me to him. Walk Two Moons 1994-06-30T00:00:00Z

Then she hugged her mother so tightly that her arms began to ache. Coraline 2002-02-24T00:00:00Z

Once she sees me staring at her, she snaps out of it, smiles, and gets up to hug Abby. Piecing Me Together 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z

‘Oh, Leo . She really did burst into tears then. She grabbed him and hugged him, which was sweet until Frank started crying too and wrapped them both in his arms. That got a little weird. ‘ Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z

She hugs me, and covers my face with kisses. I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z

He reaches for me like he's trying to give me a hug. Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z

The wind was whipping off the lake, and she hugged her upper arms and stamped her feet as she waited for the door to open. The View From Saturday 1996-09-01T00:00:00Z

Mammals characteristically nuzzle, fondle, hug, caress, pet, groom and love their young, behavior essentially unknown among the reptiles. Cosmos 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Look at us. We’ve barely hugged since that Berg attacked the village. We both look and feel fine, so it seems kind of silly to stay apart.” The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z

I hug her back, arms squeezed around her middle. I Can Make This Promise 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

Mary ran to meet him with a hug and a kiss. Carry On, Mr. Bowditch 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z

I can’t believe how much I want him to hug me. I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z

He hugs me hard to him, then just as quickly flings me back. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z

She gives me a hug that is just right. Muffled 2020-10-27T00:00:00Z

Later, as Pong made his way to the boat waiting for him, he wished he’d given Somkit a proper hug goodbye. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z

Our bodies pressed together in a giant class hug. Because of Mr. Terupt 2010-10-11T00:00:00Z

I reach out and awkwardly pull her into a hug. The Benefits of Being an Octopus 2018-09-04T00:00:00Z

But she drew Bloomberg slightly closer to her and gave him an odd, ambiguous little hug. Franny and Zooey 1961-09-14T00:00:00Z

Chuck had scooted away from the Grievers, bumping into Teresa—she held him tightly, squeezing him in a fierce hug. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z

It was a dizzying experience, as though time had sped forward in a science fiction novel, to suddenly hug one’s fully grown child. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

I leaned over and gave Grandma a hug. From the Desk of Zoe Washington 2020-01-14T00:00:00Z

Isabella nods and I give her a hug, and then the bell rings. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z

I stepped closer and wrapped my arms around his neck, pulling him in for a hug. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

Your voice was hoarse, but you grabbed your bag of beads and hugged it to your chest. The Bridge Home 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z

Dad goes to her, gently scratches her arms and back, then engulfs her in a hug. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z

Back in the safety of her own chambers, she hugged a pillow to her face to muffle a squeal of joy. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z

It’s been a long time since I’ve given her a hug on my own, and, after a moment of tensed surprise, she turns to me and hugs me back. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z

Anya ran to her grandmother, wanting to hug her but not wanting to disturb her magic. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z

Her father scooped Candice up into a bear hug as soon as he stepped out of the truck. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z

It’s the same hug as the time I left for Camp Condor for the week. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z

He greeted the adults, hugged the kids, and kissed Franz right on the lips. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z

I hug her back and smell the hair grease and the fruity lotion she uses all in one. Piecing Me Together 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z

He hugged the tap with his thick, sore-covered lips and opened it halfway. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z

We don’t hug and say, “I love you,” like on TV shows about boring white families who live in two-story houses and talk about their feelings. I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z

I don't remember our departure, but I can only imagine what it was like for my grandmothers to hug and kiss their grandchildren farewell with no assurance that they'd ever see us again. Americanized 2018-02-08T00:00:00Z

Granny rushed to me and hugged me violently, weeping tears of joy. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z

I hugged his journal to my chest, and he grinned. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z

He shivered, and hugged the tree, and kept the silence. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z

I hugged her and got away from her quickly so that she wouldn’t see that I was close to tears. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z

Coach Parker gave massive bear hugs to everyone in sight while the Permian team gathered quietly in the center of the field to pray. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z

I thought of the little boy who hugged me outside of church, creating reconciliation and love. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z

Another neighbor says a migrant hugged and tried to kiss one of her twin daughters. Enrique's Journey 2006-02-21T00:00:00Z

I’d only ever really known how hard he hugged me, how his eyes got bright when he saw us standing there. Harbor Me 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z

Joe, the colossal bartender, leaves his post to stare into my father’s grinning face and clamp him in a bear hug. Class Matters 2005-09-02T00:00:00Z

Angel would grab the cat and hug her until she stopped shaking and began to purr again. Forged by Fire 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z

Next thing I knew, the contestants rushed up to me, giving me one big group hug and saying congratulations. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z

Mrs. Winters gets out of her seat and hugs Abby, squeezing her tight. Piecing Me Together 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z

She throws her arms around me and hugs me. King and the Dragonflies 2020-02-04T00:00:00Z

I hugged her one more time and added, “I would like that a lot.” Wish 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z

Lissa gave him a hug, and they finished the dishes together. The Old Willis Place 2004-09-20T00:00:00Z

“Thank you for coming, sweetheart,” Dr. Rivers says, pulling Jus into what has to be the most emotion-filled hug he’s ever experienced. Dear Martin 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z

“Sweet chile,” she said as she hugged me. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z

He pulled me in for a little dude hug, and then we both pulled away. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z

I can see he wants to hold her, hug her, squeeze her, but he doesn’t. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z

But when nothing happened, she realized, it was a hug of goodbye, and she gritted her teeth. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z

He hugs me so tightly, it’s like we’re saying goodbye already. The Sun Is Also a Star 2016-11-01T00:00:00Z

This is where we should hug or kiss or pretend to. Wintergirls 2009-03-19T00:00:00Z

As soon as we walked in, Eric rushed over to give Caroline a hug. Krik? Krak! 2015-12-15T00:00:00Z

He saw how, when they were excited at meal times, they would hug and kiss each other for joy. My Life with the Chimpanzees 1988-03-01T00:00:00Z

She invited me into her arms for a warm hug. March Forward, Girl 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z

She’d smoothed back his hair and hugged him close and whispered, “Other choices, though...” The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z

Mrs. Malloy gives me a hug and a kiss on my forehead and leaves. Betty Before X 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z

We looked at each other and—almost unheard of between us—we hugged. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z

Gerald hugged her then, tight enough to let her know how proud he was and how much he adored her. Forged by Fire 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z

He grabbed Travis in a huge bear hug and they took one last picture together. The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z

When she stopped, she had washed his hand with cool water and soothed him with warm hugs and wrapped with salve and bandages the place where the fire soldier had stabbed him. Forged by Fire 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z

I take off my mask and we both hug and kiss each one. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z

Mom hugged me and I let her even though I didn’t really want to be hugged. The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z

They hugged, and Poppy ran back to her parents. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z

Many looking about for family or friends, finding them with little cries of joy and hugs. The Great Gilly Hopkins 1978-03-28T00:00:00Z

Ma opened the door and pushed on the screen door, which I held open so Maddy could get her hug, which was extra-extra-long this morning. Patina 2017-08-29T00:00:00Z

He hugged his arms to his chest and let his teeth chatter. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z

I know it sounds stupid, but when I was leaving Miss Saunders’s classroom, I hugged them papers to my chest like they was some boy I’ve been wanting to press up against for weeks. The Skin I'm In 1998-10-16T00:00:00Z

“You sure don’t sound like a scientist. What kind of scientist would want to hug a statue?” From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z

I leap up, run across the room, and hug her. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z

The girls rushed to hug Mary Lou, except for Petra, who kept watch over Harris with the can of hair spray at the ready. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z

We both wipe our eyes with tissues, and Mami reaches over and hugs me. Lucky Broken Girl 2017-04-11T00:00:00Z

Abby stood and gave her a quick hug before gently pushing her back in the direction of the house. Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z

And it must be, because he launches forward, wrapping his arms around my torso in a rib-crushing hug. The Sea in Winter 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z

And Amy, the dignified, tumbled over a stool, and never stopping to get up, hugged and cried over her father’s boots in the most touching manner. Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z

After a quick hug Habib hurried back out to his taxi. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z

Eduardo did a double take, climbed off his bike, and, approaching Farmer, greeted him with a heartfelt hug. Mountains Beyond Mountains 2013-04-13T00:00:00Z

Every time she saw her sister, she didn’t know whether to hug her, cry or walk away. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z

And then they hug for like fifteen minutes. Booked 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z

She was torn between wanting to hug Jesper tight and scream at him that she was trying. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z

She kissed and hugged me, then returned to the grapes. Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z

He grumbles anyway, and I hug my knees to make myself as compact as possible. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z

The elevator came, Isabel hugged me and Mom, and then we got inside the elevator. Auggie & Me 2015-07-20T00:00:00Z

"Maxwell!" she says, and she gives me this great big hug. Freak The Mighty 1993-10-01T00:00:00Z

He hugged her back, then asked quietly, “Is I still a slave, Amari?” Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z

She hugged me tight so I had no room to hit. It’s Kind of a Funny Story 2006-04-02T00:00:00Z

When Bertha introduced me to Howard’s mama, she hugged me and said Howard had told her about me. Wish 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z

Maya picked up her pillow and hugged it to her. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z

Kobe hugs her and then reaches for the plastic grocery bag in my hand. Piecing Me Together 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z

He hesitated; then, as if he was going in for a hug, he leaned toward her, but she stepped closer to the guy next to her. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z

I’m split between wanting them to hug forever and being ready for Mama to stop so she sees me. Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero 2020-08-18T00:00:00Z

When we met he warmly wrapped me in a full-body hug, and then we started talking. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z

Amaka hugged me, then turned to exchange brief hugs with the family seated behind. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z

“Okay, thanks, Roofie,” he says and reaches over and hugs me. Lucky Broken Girl 2017-04-11T00:00:00Z

She reached out her arms and bear-hugged me and I hugged her back, and she whispered, “Okay, go.” Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z

I hugged her again, but I didn’t say anything because talking would have made me cry. Because of Mr. Terupt 2010-10-11T00:00:00Z

I realized, a little embarrassed, that I’d never actually hugged my dad before. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z

Before climbing back in the van, I gave Rose a quick hug and handed her the gift I brought for her. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z

The third woman grabbed Anya in a hug and kissed her a few times before releasing her, and the two younger girls slid up beside Anya while the older women talked around them. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z

Her skin became so hot it gave Xan blisters, or so cold that she made a frostbitten imprint of her body on Glerk’s chest when she gave him a hug. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z

She hugged him and he lowered her to the floor. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z

She pulled my mother’s head onto her shoulder and hugged her, like she was the mother. Crash 1996-03-19T00:00:00Z

She wraps me in a hug, and she slides back out of my bed. Pride 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z

I’m a bit surprised, but I return the hug. A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z

I’m so excited that I give him a hug. A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z

Barack and I shook the young man’s hand, snapped a few pictures, and gave our daughter a hug before sending them on their way. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z

She gave me one of her enveloping hugs, all vivid heat and batik fabric. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z

Then she gives Windy and Levi a hug. The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z

Mam reaches for the baby, hugs her, turns to the wall. Angela's Ashes: A Memoir 1996-09-05T00:00:00Z

He reached over, but I was not ready yet for his hugs. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

Alex didn’t know whether to shake her, slap her, or hug her. The Dead and the Gone 2008-05-04T00:00:00Z

He was wearing a blue T-shirt that hugged his shoulders and shorts that skimmed his hips and fell to his knees. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

She liked his more animated expressions, and the way it was easy to hug him. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z

She doubles forward and hugs me, squishing me against her perfumed self. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z

Stella could barely breathe—Mrs. Spencer was not a tiny woman—but she hugged her back with equal measure. Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z

I yank open the door, shove past the mayor, and hug my mom and dad at the same time. Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z

Kelly leaped onto her best friend and gave her a hug so big they both nearly toppled over. George 2015-08-25T00:00:00Z

And after the hug business in the band room, maybe I just didn’t want to risk another weird conversation. Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

A girl in the corner with a trendy, caramel-colored, two-foot-tall mass of curls and huge hazel eyes grinned and stood, grabbing Dimple in a hug she clearly hadn’t been expecting. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z

When I hug her, she clings to my shoulder. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z

I hugged her back, and I think it surprised us both. The Miseducation of Cameron Post 2012-02-07T00:00:00Z

Celia reached out and grabbed her in a hug again and then stepped back and put an arm around Ashish’s waist, swiping at her eyes with her free hand. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z

Every once in a while, I hug that fool girl. Girls Like Us 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z

She charged up the concrete steps, pulled the notebook from him, and hugged it to her chest. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z

As I stand near the door, waiting for my parents to pick me up, Erin hugs me and says she’s going to miss me. I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z

The children swarmed over Sissy smothering her with hugs. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z

She raises her eyebrows and says, “Hi, Q,” and then hugs me, quickly and not hard. Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z

I hugged Aunt Florentine’s pillows to my chest and drank in their lavender smell. Each Little Bird That Sings 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z

She put her arms around his waist, and he hugged her shoulders. Eleanor & Park 2013-02-26T00:00:00Z

After a few steps, she turned back and gave me a strong hug. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z

I hug him again, squeezing harder this time. A Soft Place to Land 2021-09-14T00:00:00Z

Whenever I returned, though, he would leap to me with his arms over his head, desperate for a hug, like he’d only been biding time until I came back. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z

I race across the grass, and we hug and jump around. Shouting at the Rain 2019-05-07T00:00:00Z

When I stepped outside, my mother bent down and embraced me much harder than my grandfather had hugged me. Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z

I yell, “No, ” and hug my dad harder, dig my face right into his chest. Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel 2011-09-15T00:00:00Z

Tonight, it's Ochún who's supposed to fill our heads with thoughts and dreams of beautiful sparkling things, pretty faces, soft touches, warm hugs, tender kisses, and deep connections. Pride 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z

I stepped over them with the utmost care, and, seeing how careful I was, June stepped over them, too, and then, to my shock, she hugged me. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

She hugged all of us except Dad—she had refused to speak a word to him since he plundered Oz—promised to write, and climbed into the station wagon. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z

A teacher hugs him and mutters, “Thank God, Enrique’s out of here.” Enrique's Journey 2006-02-21T00:00:00Z

I saw one couple come over to our table, but I couldn’t remember who they were until Summer jumped out of her seat to hug them. Auggie & Me 2015-07-20T00:00:00Z

When he got close enough, he hugged her and lifted her off the floor a little. Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z

Jack greeted Emily and James with hugs and a handshake for Matthew. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z

Then, Sam hugged and said good-bye to everyone. The Perks of Being a Wallflower 1999-02-01T00:00:00Z

She didn't tell me this, but I know she ran and jumped on him, and kissed his face, and played tickle monster, and hugged him like she hugged me earlier, but ten times tighter. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z

Dad hugs me tight as soon as I walk in the door. A Soft Place to Land 2021-09-14T00:00:00Z

He couldn’t contain his grin, and I hugged him, clapping his back. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z

"Makes you want to hug your kid a little tighter, doesn't it?" The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

She hugged me and told me she was proud of me and that she loved my movie, like, a zillion times. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

We both gave her a quick hug and then ran off to find our teammates. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z

Olanna had expected Mama to dance and look at her with mocking eyes, but the lined face was dour, the smile as she hugged Odenigbo was strained. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z

When we finally got to them, they each hugged me, then my mom. All American Boys 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z

I go to hug him hard and my book hits his side. Finding Langston 2018-08-14T00:00:00Z

He was always there for me when I needed a warm, sincere, loving hug. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

He hugged her, kissed her, and then slid down and began to massage her feet; she liked the warm pressure, the feel of his fingers. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z

She held out her hand, but Ashish ignored it and pulled her into a hug instead. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z

Cal came close to him and hugged him and kissed him on the cheek. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z

Hazel hugged her knees and looked at the ground. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z

He gave her one last awkward, well-meaning hug. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z

Please give her the biggest hug from me. I Can Make This Promise 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

They hugged, and he smelled amazing—like himself. A Heart in a Body in the World 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z

At home he would have had the stuffed bear and dog and Pedro el Conejo for company.They didn’t talk, but he could hug them. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

More than anything, Maniac wanted to hug Amanda and tell her it was okay. Maniac Magee 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z

Without thinking, I raced over and hugged the shadow. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z

But as he told me later, usually when he meets someone he gives him a hug or — if it is a woman — a big kiss. The Tipping Point 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

She came up silently and gave me a hug. The London Eye Mystery 2007-01-01T00:00:00Z

I wanted to hug her, but I didn’t want everyone to think I was a baby. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

I wanted to hug her, to say “ebezi na” and wipe away her tears. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z

We said hello to everyone, I hugged Sam, I pointed out the birds up in the trees to Zu, and introduced Chubs to my mother. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z

“A hug for good luck?” he asked, and Seven smiled as her dad pulled her into a warm embrace. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z

I hug the Mission book but it’s not the same as my Dictionary. Mockingbird 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z

When we arrived at security I hugged them both and said goodbye. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z

I kind of thought Babou would pull me into a hug—I was so convinced, in fact, that I started to lean into him. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z

A much more excited Lavrenti Beria hugged and kissed Kurchatov, then ran to the phone and shouted for an immediate connection to Stalin’s home. Bomb 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z

After we hugged, she said, “I got on my reporter clothes!” The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks 2010-02-02T00:00:00Z

Okay, Joey loved everyone, but he always smiled and hugged Lexie. Because of Mr. Terupt 2010-10-11T00:00:00Z

Next to her, Grace was still wiping her eyes, and when Joaquin turned toward her, she reached out and hugged him around his waist. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z

“I’m sorry,” I say and I pick up Mae Mobley, try to hug her to me, but she bawling and her face is red and she fighting me. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z

I walked inside, into the crowded hallways, and all sorts of boys and girls, and teachers, came up and hugged me and slapped my shoulder and gave me little punches in the belly. The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian 2007-09-01T00:00:00Z

The woman called Floramundi hugged a really good-looking high school girl who was holding a rubber Minnie Mouse mask. Schooled 2000-02-29T00:00:00Z

“We promise. We promise,” they all said as they hugged her. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z

The little ones ran to Bronwyn and buried their faces in her lap, and she hugged them. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z

He pulls me into a deeply soul-soothing hug, and my nostrils are flooded with what I’m sure is the olfactory embodiment of nirvana. Odd One Out 2018-08-09T00:00:00Z

“It is us,” I said, stepping forward to receive a hug. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z

Charles was not all science by any means: He bathed the baby, kissed him, hugged him, walked him when he cried; he was anything but the stereotypical distant father so often portrayed in Victorian literature. Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z

“There were tears in our eyes; we greeted, hugged, and kissed each other; we laughed and we cried.” A Thousand Sisters 2019-01-22T00:00:00Z

He was voted neatest junior boy last year, and Papa had hugged him so tight that Jaja thought his back had snapped. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z

I was getting a lot of hugs around that time. Where Things Come Back 2011-05-03T00:00:00Z

He started spending more time with his family, including his many nieces and nephews, who hug and kiss him on a regular basis. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks 2010-02-02T00:00:00Z

He hugs it to his chest and nervously answers, “Winning.” Landscape with Invisible Hand 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z

The woman hugs a man and a teenage boy: she is with family. Without Refuge 2018-04-01T00:00:00Z

She rushes over to him and gives him a long hug. Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish 2018-08-21T00:00:00Z

Luke patted Grover’s head between his horns, then gave a good-bye hug to Annabeth, who looked like she might pass out. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z

People hugged and cheered and raised their fists. Willodeen 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z

She hugs Geak tight to her chest, as if trying to push her baby back into her belly to spare her from the pain. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

Curling forward, I hug my legs and lay my forehead on my knees. Thirteen Reasons Why 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z

Cersei pulled him off the bed and whirled him around and even.hugged him, for a moment as giddy as a girl. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z

Nathan hugged her one last time before jogging to Jet Stone Boy. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z

The girls introduce themselves as Victoria and Nodoka, and they hug me like it’s nothing. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z

His daddy was smiling, and Beto just knew that he was going to hug him, but then the preacher came up and started shaking Henry’s hand. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z

It was a real quick one, barely lasted a second, but he knew it was a hug too. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z

We do not rise to hug him, because he does not like us to. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z

She half hugs his waist and looks back at Arthur. What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z

They weren’t allowed to hug or touch in any way. The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z

It was the one small burst of pleasure I felt, even though my mother and I hadn’t hugged or really spoken to each other. Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z

She dropped the phone and ran around the counter to give them a hug. Eleven 2014-01-06T00:00:00Z

Caroline throws her arms around Brademas and hugs him—like she wasn’t just yelling at the guy two seconds ago. Linked 2021-07-20T00:00:00Z

I hugged him as he whimpered in my arms, and I could smell the poo in his pants. March Forward, Girl 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z

There were thick bands of iron hugged ’round her ankles connecting up to some locks and chains that were keeping her where she was at. Elijah of Buxton 2007-08-06T00:00:00Z

The great Lady Day, Billie Holiday, hugged him and called him “baby brother. ” The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z

But Soojin comes closer and gives me a big hug, squeezing me tight. Amina's Voice 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z

I give her another hug and turn my head to meet my mother’s gaze. I Can Make This Promise 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

Those words feel as good as any hug I’ve ever gotten. The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z

I want to give her a hug, but she takes Voxy’s and Feathers’ hands, and leads them and Rubio farther under the canopy. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z

My father hugged her close, holding her face to his shoulder. Prisoner B-3087 2013-03-01T00:00:00Z

I give her a big hug, trying not to wince when she rubs against my G-tube. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z

Just like when I was six and with Santa at the mall, I want to run and hug him. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z

They hugged once more when they said good-bye, and he whispered that he missed her. A Heart in a Body in the World 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z

Ben opened his arms, as if to hug. Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z

I laugh into my hand, wishing I could run out there and give her a hug. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z

Angel nodded again, and hugged the doll the prosecutor gave her. Forged by Fire 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z

I hugged the edge of the brick chimney with all of my strength. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z

She nods, I hug them both, and they head across the parking lot. Shouting at the Rain 2019-05-07T00:00:00Z

But as they move over the piano keys, lifting such sweet music out of them, I want to run down and hug him. Harbor Me 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z

She did not give me the usual brief side hug. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z

I hugged her and she squeezed me back. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z

Nyame picked up the Story Box and hugged it to his chest. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z

Mom stands up, pulls me up and hugs me. It’s Kind of a Funny Story 2006-04-02T00:00:00Z

Mother and I stood awkwardly in the kitchen for a moment, then she hugged me and drove away. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z

If Mom hugs me like the day in Boston Common, I will cry. Muffled 2020-10-27T00:00:00Z

I hugged him and told him what a wonderful papa he was. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z

When I unwrapped it, I jumped up and hugged her, but immediately held back my happiness. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z

He struggles to get down because he doesn’t want to be picked up and hugged. Angela's Ashes: A Memoir 1996-09-05T00:00:00Z

"You know where the kitchen is. You can get a hug on your way out." Dear Martin 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z

Dad rushed toward me and scooped me up in a hug. The First Rule of Punk 2017-08-22T00:00:00Z

They hugged, tight and warm and full of the promise he’d made upon waking up. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z

For a moment he and Mother stared at each other, and then they began to hug, and I came up and put my arms around both of them and hugged them together. My Brother Sam is Dead 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z

Cole hugged his arms to his chest, but couldn’t stop his teeth from chattering. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z

She laughed and came around the table to hug me. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

Charlie stood real stiff while she hugged him, his eyes sweeping over everybody, checking us all out. Miracle's Boys 2000-04-23T00:00:00Z

“That was a long, long time ago,” said Habib, giving the man a fierce parting hug. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z

“It’s good to see you,” he says, and hugs me. I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z

When the two got together they hugged each other with an affection that was deep and genuine. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z

I ran up to him and hugged him. The Night Diary 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

They hug me once more and promise to be back first thing in the morning. Blended 2018-10-30T00:00:00Z

She’s so happy, she would hug the saltshaker if it were only taller. Al Capone Does My Shirts 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z

She takes off rubber gloves and then kisses Mummy and hugs me too long and too hard, like she is trying to hug some deep and secret message. We Were Liars 2014-05-13T00:00:00Z

I run to hug my mom, but she’s as surprised as me. Free Lunch 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z

Aunty Uju hugged her, both of them leaning into each other, hearing each other’s breathing, and it brought to Ifemelu a warm memory of Lagos. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z

In our hug we sway and I search for Rufus in line and he’s clearly shocked by the slap. They Both Die at the End 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z

To give Feather a big hug and cry all over his coat. Better Nate Than Ever 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z

She hugged herself tightly and swayed back and forth. Stardust 1998-10-01T00:00:00Z

I hug her to get her to stop shaking. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z

He froze up again when he spoke of the holster and the gun, and Wanda pulled him into a hug. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

First thing, Dad gives Mom a hug, and then takes a long look into her face. Things Not Seen 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

While Uncle hugged my mother, she turned her face away a bit, as if his loudness made her feel faint. Kira-Kira 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z

As red, white, and blue confetti rained down on us and fog machines swirled clouds of vapor around us, we’d hugged each other, sobbing and laughing. Courage to Soar 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z

A woman moved away from the wall and threw her arms around his neck, squeezed him in a quick and fierce hug. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z

She sat on the ground and hugged the boy tightly to her. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z

He imagined himself getting up in the moonlit quiet, leaping out, running until he got back to the yard in Umuahia and greeted Master and Olanna and hugged Baby. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z

Even Momma hugs me longer and tighter with more sympathy than “just because” in it. The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z

I hug my knees, covered by the sheet, and watch him. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z

He would come home from work, hug his children and Ojiugo, and ask, “How are you? What did you people do today?” Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z

He tried to roll over, but he was weak and breathless from Dana’s brutish hug. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

When she sees me, she runs over and gives me this big warm hug. Free Lunch 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z

He sighs deeply and wraps his arms around me in a hug. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z

I hugged the little ones and then Papa cleared his throat. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

He hugged Nneoma, moved back to look boldly at her hips outlined in her fitted skirt, her long weave falling to her shoulders. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z

As Mamou stood, I leaned in and tried to hug her, but it ended up as an awkward half hug. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z

When I reached the gate with Goddess Lakshmi’s name on it, I knelt on the wet sidewalk and hugged Kutti close. The Bridge Home 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z

“Well, it kind of turned into that,” I admitted to her as we hugged. Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

Suddenly Chama reaches over to me, gives me a quick metallic hug. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z

The Witchlings got up, but before they stepped out into the woods, they hugged one another. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z

I hug her close and whisper that long division is a stupid poophead. Wintergirls 2009-03-19T00:00:00Z

I turned and got tackled by Grover’s bear hug—or goat hug. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z

She ran right up to Benny and hugged him. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z

They weren’t sure whether to hug or shake hands or just wave good-bye, so it ended up as an awkward combination of all three. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z

Thaya Jaan rushed over to us with Mama and Baba after the Quran competition program was over and hugged us both tightly. Amina's Voice 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z

He gave me another noogie sandwich, to let me know that he could, and somewhere in that we hugged a real hug. Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z

She and Dad hugged in the kitchen, both took a deep breath, and we actually made it out of the house on time. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z

Then the warm of it kind of seep in, and I sigh and let her hug. Girls Like Us 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z

But she just hugs me quickly and sits down on the floor. Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z

He hugs me so hard his heart is beating against my chest. They Both Die at the End 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z

She hugged me right back, letting out a laughing sigh. Worth 1998-06-01T00:00:00Z

Billingsley’s eyes were red also, but as girl after girl came up to him to give him a long hug, he realized there were possibilities in the situation he had not yet considered. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z

She took another step forward and hugged me with her whole body. The Line Tender 2019-04-16T00:00:00Z

He jogged down the steps and met us with hugs. All American Boys 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z

Ms. Penny doesn’t say a word, just hugs her. Ghost Boys 2018-04-17T00:00:00Z

Luke leaned against his mother’s arm, and she moved her arm around his shoulders and hugged him tight to her side. Among the Hidden 1998-03-01T00:00:00Z

I hugged her as if she were a little child, years younger than I was. The Old Willis Place 2004-09-20T00:00:00Z

I took a step back and hugged the bag. One Crazy Summer 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z

She hugged me, telling me that unplanned babies are the most loved. Bodega Dreams 2000-03-14T00:00:00Z

“I’ve missed you,” she said, and immediately pulled Ivy into a hug. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

Even though it’s just a hug, it still feels dangerous coming from her. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z

A faint mist hugs the air, giving everything a surreal haze. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z

Johnny gave me a hug and said, “I will. Don’t forget, I always need a catcher that can call a good game.” Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

She reaches for me and holds on so tight, I’m reminded of the hug she gave Lucinda the day El Jefe’s roses arrived. Before We Were Free 2002-08-13T00:00:00Z

The cream strapless gown Valerie wears hugs tightly around her curves before blooming out in a fish's tail. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z

She swathed him in her passionate and violent love, scratched him like a puppy, shouted at him when she got angry, and ran to hug him when she regretted it. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z

He let her help him to the bathroom, and as she lifted him back into the bed, she hugged him gently. Forged by Fire 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z

It’s the hug From the bride, And a pat on the arm From the groom. Neighborhood Odes 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z

My mom came over and tried to hug me. Crenshaw 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z

I wasn’t so sure what that one meant, but then she gave me one of her rare hugs. Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z

“You know how your son is,” Ma said, giving Grandma a quicker hug, then swinging around to make sure Genie and Ernie were right behind her. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z

She hugged me, and my nose filled with the stink of spoiled milk. Ella Enchanted 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z

June said, launching herself at Ivy, wrapping her in a hug. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

The air smelled of leaves and the cool wind from the stream hugged me. My Side of the Mountain 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z

At this point, I should explain what had happened to me since that summer day when I last hugged my dear and wise professor, and promised to keep in touch. Tuesdays with Morrie 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z

Standing at the pool’s edge, I jumped as high as I could and then quickly hugged my knees tight against my chest. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z

“It would be my pleasure,” Bubbe says, pulling Mom in for a hug. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z

I wanted to hug her close and tell her everything. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z

Seven wanted to hug Valley, very much, but she wasn’t sure if Valley would want that, so she gave her a small smile instead. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z

And then he just leapt off his porch and hugged me. Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe 2012-02-21T00:00:00Z

The moment her eyes flicked to him, she was out of her seat and wrapping him in a hug. Millionaires for the Month 2020-09-01T00:00:00Z

That was the first time he’d hugged me since before Woodhull Road. Adrift 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z

“And tell her that I love her, and give your brothers a hug for me.” Full of Beans 2016-01-01T00:00:00Z

Adam’s cheeks hugged the bone and pulled the skin of his nose tight and slimy. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z

She drew near me and gave me a weak hug. Bodega Dreams 2000-03-14T00:00:00Z

She puts her arm out like she’s going to hug me or high-five me, and I jump back in my seat. The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z

As soon as we were outside, Mom sat me down on a bench and hugged me for a long time. Auggie & Me 2015-07-20T00:00:00Z

The dragon turned and gave him a chin hug. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z

I do not want to hug a skinhead Nazi. Please Ignore Vera Dietz 2012-10-12T00:00:00Z

It made me want to hug him, so I did. Each Little Bird That Sings 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z

“Ruti, be a good girl,” he says, and bends down for me to hug him. Lucky Broken Girl 2017-04-11T00:00:00Z

Spoony ran over to our mom and gave her a hug and a kiss on the cheek. All American Boys 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z

She hugged me, and I could see that she was crying. How Dare the Sun Rise 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z

You promise me you will never forget?” she asked him plaintively as she hugged him close to her. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z

He picks up Ford, giving him a big hug. Free Lunch 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z

“Come back and see your old professor,” Morrie said when I hugged him good-bye. Tuesdays with Morrie 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z

Angela, too, wanted to hug her in welcome, but closeness was not possible for either of them. The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z

But Pantalaimon had no answer; all he could do was hug her close. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z

I asked her, “What if we just hugged?” Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close 2005-04-01T00:00:00Z

She balled her hands so she wouldn’t get paint on my back as she hugged me tightly. Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z

He hadn’t hugged her in a long time. The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z

“I already said we would. Quit being a baby. You’re going to have a blast. Now, come give me a hug.” Free Lunch 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z

I let her give me a big hug, and I felt better. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z

I hug her one more time and pull her down to the bed. It’s Kind of a Funny Story 2006-04-02T00:00:00Z

I needed him to hug me close and say that to whom much is given, much is also expected. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z

I hugged her, not wanting to let go. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z

I wrap my arms around her in a spontaneous bear hug. Al Capone Does My Shirts 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z

I wanted to find him and hug him and beg him to forgive me for leaving. The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian 2007-09-01T00:00:00Z

Roza smiled and hugged her grandmother, believing that university was enough of an adventure. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z

I put down the box as he hugs me. What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z

He hugged the trunk again, bracing himself against the wind. I Survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005 2011-04-01T00:00:00Z

Thomas scrambled to his feet and joined the other two in a group hug, almost delirious. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z

We stood and hugged each other, and waved to the happy courtroom. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

I grabbed her around her neck and gave her a big hug, surprising her as much as me. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z

I threw my arms around Mama’s waist and hugged her. Each Little Bird That Sings 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z

Mrs. Alvarez gives Momma a hug, and then she starts in on Isabella. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z

He wanted to hug her, to help wring it out. Eleanor & Park 2013-02-26T00:00:00Z

"But nothing. How about a hug for luck?" The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z

Kutti rubbed himself against your legs, and you crouched down and hugged him. The Bridge Home 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z

She pulled her knees up to her chin and hugged them tight. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z

Her father was in the midst of giving Mrs. Odom a bear hug. Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z

“Butterscotch, you’re a good, good girl!” she said as she petted the dog and hugged me tight. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z

It is not the Van Gogh style to hug and kiss, but Dorus and Anna are generous, compassionate people. Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z

I mean, this guy could hug you and not know he was killing you. Bodega Dreams 2000-03-14T00:00:00Z

She looked at me a second, and then she hugged me very, very tight while we both cried a million tears. Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z

She marches over to him and pulls him into a hug only slightly more restrained than the one she gave me. Everything, Everything 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z

Now the song was over, but the hug was still happening, Callum’s hand clamping the fuzz of my green sweater. Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

Back in the daylight, the train hugs a hillside. Enrique's Journey 2006-02-21T00:00:00Z

I wanted to hug him, but of course, I didn’t. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z

Better tips, I've learned, if the fabric hugs your hips and your cleavage crests between the buttons. How It Went Down 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z

When they headed back to camp, Cole’s face was swollen, and he hugged at his sore ribs with an elbow. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z