"For many years, I read mystery novels for……" — John Updike

"For many years, I read mystery novels for relaxation. But my tastes were too narrow - and, having read all of Agatha Christie and John Dickson Carr, I discovered that the implausibility and the thinness of the people distracted me unduly from the plot."

— John Updike

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Antiques to Die For sets the gold standard for the classic contemporary cozy. Agatha-finalist Jane K. Cleland's writing is top-notch;… — Julia Spencer-Fleming
To say that Agatha Christie’s characters are cardboard cut-outs is an insult to cardboard cut-outs. — Ruth Rendell
Agatha Christie has given more pleasure in bed than any other woman. — Nancy Banks-Smith
In the words of Agatha Swanburne, founder of Swanburne Academy, 'Every book is judged by its cover until it is… — Maryrose Wood
As Agatha Swanburne once said, 'To be kept waiting is unfortunate, but to be kept waiting with nothing interesting to… — Maryrose Wood
I actually did an Agatha Christie monologue for my audition showcase at Guildhall, and that's how I got my agent.… — Thomas Howes
I adore all Agatha Christie's books and turn to them whenever I'm ill or need cheering up. — Sophie Kinsella
I read two mysteries a day when I was a kid. All of Agatha Christie, all of 'Sherlock Holmes.' I've… — Maureen Johnson
I was obsessed with Agatha Christie in sixth grade. — Christopher Bollen
As much as I adore Agatha Christie - and I think people make this claim about murder mysteries in general… — Christopher Bollen
I've always had a great fondness for English detective fiction such as Agatha Christie and Dorothy Sayers. — Kazuo Ishiguro
Before I came to England, my favorite authors were P. G. Wodehouse and Agatha Christie. I used to devour both. — Salman Rushdie

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