Genevieve Cogman: Quotes about books

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“The atmosphere of the place soothed her automatically; the rich lantern lights, the sheer scent of paper and leather, and the fact that everywhere she looked, there were books, books, beautiful books.”

Genevieve Cogman

Source: The Invisible Library

Books , Beauty , Light

“Here and there people sat at desks, carefully turning the pages of manuscripts, or unrolling scrolls and making notes. It comforted her. This is a place built to store books, by people who wanted to preserve books, and used by people who want to read those books. I am not alone.”

Genevieve Cogman

Source: The Masked City (2015), Chapter 16 (p. 210)

People , Books , Reading

“There were things to do, people to see, questions to ask. Books to read.”

Genevieve Cogman

Source: The Burning Page (2016), Chapter 27 (p. 354)

Reading , Question , People , Books

“I have spent most of my life preferring books to people. Just because I like a few specific people doesn’t change anything.”

Genevieve Cogman

Source: The Burning Page (2016), Chapter 24 (p. 322)
Context: “I have spent most of my life preferring books to people,” Irene said sharply. “Just because I like a few specific people doesn’t change anything.”

People , Books , Change , Life