“ Reading's not a luxury, art's not a luxury. It's about your soul, and it's about yourself. And if reading is a luxury, being human is a luxury Jeanette Winterson
“ Book collecting is an obsession, an occupation, a disease, an addiction, a fascination, an absurdity, a fate. It is not a hobby. Those who do it must do it. Those who do not do it, think of it as a co… Jeanette Winterson
“ A closed book will lie there like a dead horse. But an open book will kick, buck, and bolt through perceived adventures like a wild and free stallion. So hold on. Richelle E. Goodrich
“ You could write the best book in the world but if nobody knows about it, it is nothing Brandon Reece Taylor
“ We can read a good spiritual book in search of information or in search of God. We will find only what we're looking for. Ron Brackin
“ I would prefer to have one comfortable room well stocked with books to all you could give me in the way of decoration which the highest art could supply. John Bright
“ It did occur to me that the effect of good literature may be as dizzying as that of alcohol. Pamela Dean
“ A book is a version of the world. If you do not like it, ignore it; or offer your own version in return. Salman Rushdie
“ As concerning the things whereof thou asked me, I will tell thee; for the evil is sown, but the destruction thereof is not yet come. Compton Gage
“ Salt waters shall be found in the sweet, and all friends shall destroy one another; then shall wit hide itself, and understanding withdraw itself into his secret chamber- Compton Gage
“ That's the problem with best friends. Sometimes they know you better than you know yourself. Cecily von Ziegesar
“ When I started this book last year, I had a small reception in mind. A few copies in my hand to share with close friends, maybe a small gathering... I never imagined that my book would have its own IS… Kristyn Van Cleave