Birthday Quote by Daniel Handler

I love to both give and receive very old books.

— Augusten Burroughs

Every night, I was read to. Every Friday, we were taken to the library. I always received at least one book for my birthday.…

— Avi

I don't give books as gifts. Books are extremely personal, and I would hate to give someone a book that they don't like or…

— Meg Cabot

When confronted with a birthday in a week I will remember that a book can be a really good present, too.

— Stephanie Pearl-McPhee

Books make great gifts because they're something you love that you can share.

— John Lithgow

I've written many nonfiction books, but that's a special gift.

— Tim LaHaye

I like to give and get basically anything (I love to read) but especially fiction and poetry.

— Suzan-Lori Parks

I love to get books, because I love to read.

— Martina McBride

Books make great gifts because they're everybody's favorite things.

— Julie Andrews

I always give books. And I always ask for books. I think you should reward people sexually for getting you books. Don't send a…

— John Waters

Books are my friends, my companions. They make me laugh and cry and find meaning in life.

— Christopher Paolini

Reading is such a personal thing to me. I'd much rather give someone a gift certificate to a bookstore, and let that person choose…

— Erik Larson