“Books are a uniquely portable magic.”
― On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft
― On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft
“Never trust anyone who has not brought a book with them.”
― Horseradish: Bitter Truths You Can't Avoid
― Horseradish: Bitter Truths You Can't Avoid
“I declare after all there is no enjoyment like reading! How much sooner one tires of any thing than of a book! -- When I have a house of my own, I shall be miserable if I have not an excellent library.”
― Pride and Prejudice
― Pride and Prejudice
“A great book should leave you with many experiences, and slightly exhausted at the end. You live several lives while reading.”
― Conversations with William Styron
― Conversations with William Styron
“Snow flurries began to fall and they swirled around people's legs like house cats. It was magical, this snow globe world.”
― The Sugar Queen
― The Sugar Queen
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