Books Quote by Alexandra Bracken

I wasn't inspired so much by a person as by reading many good books. I loved to write and I wondered if I might…

— Peg Kehret

I'm not writing to encourage people to read my book or even books in general. That's not my job. My job is to write…

— Sally Rooney

I actually own a copy of my own book; that's how dedicated I am as an author.

— John Hodgman

I am very privileged and honored when someone chooses to read a book, especially a book of mine.

— Lurlene McDaniel

When I write a book, I write a book for myself; the reaction is up to the reader. It's not my business whether people…

— Paulo Coelho

I love the fact that you collaborate with your readers when you write a book.

— Robert Crais

I like writing my own stuff. If a book came along I would maybe do that.

— Jody Hill

Most writers write books that they wouldn't read. I ought to know; I've done it myself.

— Gore Vidal

People are looking for inspiration, and my books are sometimes the vehicles of what people are looking for.

— Richard Paul Evans

I write books to influence people I will never meet. Books increase my audience and my message.

— Les Parrott

The whole purpose of writing a book is to be understood - if other people write about you, they try to guess why you…

— Berry Gordy

I believe that it is my job not only to write books but to have them published. A book is like a child. You…

— Anonymous