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Girlchild . . . unfolds a compelling, layered narrative told by a protagonist with a voice so fresh, original, and funny you'll… — Mameve Medwed Copy Share Image
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If I spent my time worrying about what other people would think of my work, I would be too self-conscious to write. — Christopher Paolini Copy Share Image
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I'm halfway through Patti Smith's memoir 'Just Kids,' which is heart-stoppingly vivid. It drips with beauty and hope and devastating candour. I… — Hattie Morahan Copy Share Image
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I understand why parents worry about books - they're worried about their kids. They want to keep their kids safe. But parents… — Lauren Myracle Copy Share Image
When a book leaves your hands, it belongs to God. He may use it to save a few souls or to try… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
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How can you read and talk at the same time?” I asked. “Well, I usually can’t, but neither the book nor the… — John Green Copy Share Image
I'm uncomfortable trying to rush change of perception, except to the extent that I'm going to write a book. — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
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I just write the sort of book that I would enjoy reading myself, a book that is both scholarly and recreates the… — Antony Beevor Copy Share Image
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When I finished [writing it], I was crying. I knew at long last, after ten years of trying, I had written something… — Ray Bradbury Copy Share Image
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