“Books turn people into isolated individuals, and once that's happened, the road only grows rockier. Books wire you to want to be Steve McQueen, but the world wants you to be SMcQ23667bot@hotmail. com.”

“If you want to read a perfect book there is only one way: write it.”

Ambrose Bierce (1842–1914) American editorialist, journalist, short story writer, fabulist, and satirist

“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 (1972) novelist and game designer

“You want to remember that while you're judging the book, the book is also judging you.”

Stephen King book Night Shift

“If you don't see the book you want on the shelves, write it.”

Beverly Cleary (1916) American writer of children's books

“I'm the only kid in the world who doesn't want an eighth Harry Potter book.”

Daniel Radcliffe (1989) English actor

“In order to write the book you want to write, in the end you have to become the person you need to become to write that book.”

Junot Díaz (1968) Dominican-American writer

“Write the book you want to read, the one you cannot find.”

Carol Shields (1935–2003) American author

“You are a total stranger and you want to take my library book.”

Elizabeth Kostova book The Historian

“When I read a book, I want you to be reading it at the same time. I want to know what would Amelia think of it. I want you to be mine. I can promise you books and conversation and all my heart, Amy.”

Gabrielle Zevin (1977) American writer