A lot of books are sold and given away as presents. But who actually reads and enjoy reading? — John Gimlette Copy Share Image
What readers ask nowadays in a book is that it should improve, instruct, and elevate. This book wouldn't elevate a cow. — Jerome K. Jerome Copy Share Image
I thought I'd begin by reading a poem by Shakespeare, but then I thought, why should I? He never reads any of… — Spike Milligan Copy Share Image
“I do not have more information after reading a poem; I have more experience.” — Eugene H. Peterson Copy Share Image
What a glorious garden of wonders the lights of Broadway would be to anyone lucky enough to be unable to read. — Gilbert K. Chesterton Copy Share Image
The experience of reading a comic should not be the time it takes to turn each page. — Adrian Tomine Copy Share Image
I was a very difficult child, and the time I spent reading was about the only peace I gave my mother. — Kate Beckinsale Copy Share Image
I'm not too bad at reading, but I've got a bit of a confidence problem with speaking, with going from Scouse to… — Toni Duggan Copy Share Image
We are all writers and readers as well as communicators with the need at times to please and satisfy ourselves with the… — Roger Angell Copy Share Image
“He had no intention of writing. He loved reading, that was all. And he read books that he thought so far beyond… — Niall Williams Copy Share Image
My books don't sell anymore. There are many reasons why they don't sell, but one of the reasons is because people don't… — Norman Finkelstein Copy Share Image
If reading makes you smart then how come when you read a book they have to put the title of the book… — Brian Regan Copy Share Image
It's not in my nature to chop people's heads off, per se, or rob a bank or any crazy thing I've done… — Bokeem Woodbine Copy Share Image
Whatever a scientist is doing - reading, cooking, talking, playing - science thoughts are always there at the edge of the mind.… — Vivian Gornick Copy Share Image
This must be what an addict feels like, I think, trying to fight the pull of one last, quick read. My fingers… — Jodi Picoult Copy Share Image
“The time to read Madame Bovary is when your romantic hopes and desires have crashed, and you will believe that your future… — John Irving Copy Share Image
What's interesting is, there's always a lot of talk to young people about finding their passion, following their passion. But I remember… — Michelle Pfeiffer Copy Share Image
As long as you notice, and have to count the steps, you are not yet dancing but only learning to dance. A… — C. S. Lewis Copy Share Image
“He was drowning in depression and contemplating suicide. One day a friend noticed that his outlook had changed to hopeful serenity. The… — Viktor E. Frankl Copy Share Image
“I am shocked to find that some people think a 2 star 'I liked it' rating is a bad rating. What? I… — Robin Hobb Copy Share Image
A book is a map. There will be times in your life when you will feel lost and confused. The way back… — Matt Haig Copy Share Image
What makes me put pen to paper? You know, that's the million-dollar question. I've been writing since I've been reading. It's not… — Todd Solondz Copy Share Image
“And if the book is too silly, I find that it's often because the writer doesn't really have anything to say -… — Will Schwalbe Copy Share Image
We cannot educate white women and take them by the hand. Most of us are willing to help but we can't do… — Gloria E. Anzaldúa Copy Share Image
