“As if you can measure literary excellence with precise instruments; as if there were a science of writing, governed by equations that reveal immutable truths.” — Justine Picardie Copy Share Image
“... he said it felt like walking into another century, being there, looking up at the mullion windows, all darkened now, and the castellated… — Justine Picardie Copy Share Image
“People are often dismissive of librarians and libraries - as if the words are synonymous with boredom or timidity. But isn't that where the… — Justine Picardie Copy Share Image
“Saint Laurent has excellent taste. The more he copies me, the better taste he displays. - Coco Chanel” — Justine Picardie Copy Share Image
“As if you can measure literary excellence with precise instruments; as if there were a science of writing, governed by equations that reveal immutable… — Justine Picardie Copy Share Image
“And yes, I confess, when I looked at him, I thought of Heathcliff and Mr Rochester and Maxim de Winter... and how could I… — Justine Picardie Copy Share Image
“But I've wept so much,' she said to Delay. 'Now I don't cry any more. When you don't cry it's because you no longer… — Justine Picardie Copy Share Image
“People are often dismissive of librarians and libraries....But isn't that where the best stories are kept? Hidden away on the library bookshelves, lost and… — Justine Picardie Copy Share Image
“Smiling is not a duty, but a freedom. It's up to you now; you are liberated from the expectations and conformities of youth.” — Justine Picardie Copy Share Image
