Always Quote by Abraham Verghese
“There is that lovely feeling of one reader telling another, 'You must read this.' I've always wanted to write a book like that, with the sense that you are contributing to the discourse in middle America, a discourse that begins at a book club in a living room, but then spreads. That is meaningful to me.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The New Yorker, “The Book Club Effect”, 2015
A writer wants their work to be shared passionately, sparking conversation that starts in intimate settings and expands outward.
In simple terms: A book that spreads through personal recommendation.
Key Takeaway
Write something worth recommending.
Themes
literature
community
influence
Mood
enthusiastic
hopeful
Type
inspirational
reflective
When to use this quote
- book clubs
- online forums
- author talks
- reading groups
Key Concepts
cultural diffusion
social capital
Questions to Reflect On
- What story would you love to see spread by word of mouth?
- How does personal endorsement shape cultural trends?
A Different Perspective
Not all readers will feel compelled to recommend; taste varies.
