Great Bookish Quotes: Wisdom and Inspiration for Every Bookish Soul

by American Library Association

A stunning collection of more than 200 quotations that capture the wit, wisdom, and inspiration of writers, readers, and librarians – the perfect gift for your favorite bibliophile. A good quote is a chance to hear a new perspective, to spur new ideas, and to find inspiration and creativity. Within these pages lies some of the most powerful quotes about the world of books, and how they champion democracy, protect intellectual freedom, promote knowledge, and provide a safe haven for human creativity. This extraordinary collection features the powerful words of some of today's most renowned and provocative thinkers like Ta-Nehhisi Coates, John Goodman, and Bjork Guomundsdottir.

Genres: Nonfiction

160 pages, Hardcover

Published November 7, 2023

Reviews

[Ellice · Rating 3 out of 5]

This little gift book from the American Library Association features quotes about libraries, librarians, books, and reading, each on its own page with graphics in the style I like to call "Canva Generic." Not every quote is a winner, but there is a lot of good stuff here.

[Libby Cope · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cute coffee table books about the power of libraries and librarians. I think I will share a quote of the week on my library IG story his year.

[Elizabeth Hassinger · Rating 5 out of 5]

A book of quotes about the importance of reading and libraries, what’s not to love!

[Lauren · Rating 5 out of 5]

No one likes reading about themselves and their work more than librarians! In this time of unprecedented, exponential growth in attacks on libraries, free speech and book bans, this book of quotes celebrates all books, libraries, and literacy offers the soul, communities, countries… When one book can open your mind, change your heart, and let your imagination soar—no wonder bigots and fascists want to control what you are allowed to read! This book makes a great gift for all your bookish friends and its purchase helps to support the American Library Association.

[Joanne Vickery · Rating 5 out of 5]

A perfect book for any book lover. Many bookish quotes. A book that shows appreciation to libraries, librarians, writers, and any one that loves the written word. Also, would be a cute coffee table book or to be given as a gift!

[Booksandcoffeemx · Rating 5 out of 5]

The perfect book for books or quotes lovers like me!

[Marcela · Rating 4 out of 5]

Beautiful quotes about books and libraries. 📖

[Judy Kullenberg · Rating 4 out of 5]

Took a lot of pictures of quotes.