“In every book she’d ever read, the heroine was subject to self-doubt and unjust criticism. And in every case, it only served… — Kathleen Tessaro Copy Share Image
The reader wants to see something happen between pages one and four hundred, and nothing happens if the characters don't change. — Terry Brooks Copy Share Image
In books they don't have deleted scenes, like with DVDs. You could have your deleted scene in a book as well! — Wim Wenders Copy Share Image
My favorite aspect of being an author has always been visiting different communities and meeting my readers face to face. — Jay Asher Copy Share Image
Authors and artists are still afraid of breaking away as far as [William Burroughs] did... And he did it in the 50s! — Yony Leyser Copy Share Image
“I was born to use papers and books to speak up. I was born to use my pen to defend my views… — Mitta Xinindlu Copy Share Image
It is now only in letters I write what I feel: not in literature any more, and I seldom say it, because… — E. M. Forster Copy Share Image
SATIRE, n. An obsolete kind of literary composition in which the vices and follies of the author's enemies were expounded with imperfect… — Ambrose Bierce Copy Share Image
“The value of books is proportionate to what may be called their plasticity -- their quality of being all things to all… — Edith Wharton Copy Share Image
I read everything. I'll read a John Grisham novel, I'll sit and read a whole book of poems by Maya Angelou, or… — Jessye Norman Copy Share Image
“Emotions properly trained and modulated, Aristotle told his readers, are essential to being practically wise: We can experience fear, confidence, desire, anger,… — Barry Schwartz Copy Share Image
“Samuel said that Tom was quavering over greatness, trying to decide whether he could take the cold responsibility. Samuel knew his son’s… — John Steinbeck Copy Share Image
You don't want to be ungenerous toward people who give you prizes, but it is never the social or political message that… — John Irving Copy Share Image
I would like to say that whites jumped right behind Malcolm X. They’re makin’ a book about him, it’s required readin’ in… — Muhammad Ali Copy Share Image
“Daemon snatched the yellow packages from my hands. “Oh! Books! You have books!” I laughed as several people waiting in line looked… — Jennifer L. Armentrout Copy Share Image
Editors and their authors seldom form deep friendships for the same reason that psychiatrists and their patients keep their distance: The relationship… — Jason Epstein Copy Share Image
When I wrote my book I wanted to love someone. I wanted to be in love. Now I know that I shall… — Mary MacLane Copy Share Image
The mind reels at the multiplication of books intended to justify the author's promotion from assistant to associate professor. — C. Northcote Parkinson Copy Share Image
I spend so long writing each of my novels that by the time I'm done with one, I'm ready to discover a… — Jennifer Egan Copy Share Image
Freeing Your Child from Anxiety is an excellent book, one of the best of its kind. — Judith S. Beck Copy Share Image
I always carry a book with me to read on the bus, and I tend to arrive everywhere early. — Amanda Knox Copy Share Image
If we are to put a stop to corruption and state capture, those responsible must be brought to book. — Cyril Ramaphosa Copy Share Image
I read more books than you can imagine on all sorts of odd topics, which is something that I love. — Scott Hutchins Copy Share Image
I had someone ask me, they thought I was doing a kids' book for some reason. I think my book reads like… — Nate Bargatze Copy Share Image
I never read gossip press. I just read books. And I never switch on the TV anymore. — Daphne Guinness Copy Share Image
“I continued up the stairs, this time on wings, suspecting for the first time that Louisa's book might outlive us all. ” — Patricia O'Brien Copy Share Image
“Leopard People read books by everybody and everything. We look outside and inside. But you have to be secure with yourself to… — Nnedi Okorafor Copy Share Image
Before I'm a writer, I'm definitely a reader and when I read memoir, I really want it to be true. — Augusten Burroughs Copy Share Image
I have to be careful. My readers are very detail-oriented, and if I make a mistake they'll call me on it. — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
One of the things I like about publishing is that you don't promote the editor - you promote the book and the… — Jackie Kennedy Copy Share Image
Books do pretend ...but squeezed in between is even more that is true—without what you may call the lies, the pages would… — Matthew Pearl Copy Share Image
Josiah has a tremendous reputation in the text. He rediscovered the Book of the Law; you remember how Hilkiah the High Priest… — Elie Wiesel Copy Share Image
I like to deal with EVERY aspect of our condition, and that means terror and humor in equal mix. Some books have… — Dean Koontz Copy Share Image
But how do I get to having to write a book?... It was a mother who bore me, not an inkwell! — Robert Musil Copy Share Image
When I was 9 or 10 years old it wasn't the thing to be seen doing - reading a book in your spare time. — Tom Felton Copy Share Image
You can find my book at your favorite bookstore, and if it isn't there, find a new favorite. — Joan Rivers Copy Share Image
What we want is not more little books about Christianity, but more little books by Christians on other subjects--with their Christianity latent. — Anonymous Copy Share Image
“The whole of Nature is a book, the heavens a scroll; and they were intended to be used as such.” — John Daniel Copy Share Image
“I have tried to be a generous narrator and care for my girl as best I can. I cannot help that readers… — Catherynne M. Valente Copy Share Image
I'm obsessed with the Victorian novel. I can't help it. I feel like the novel then was so powerful and agile in… — Jennifer Egan Copy Share Image
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