“Brrr, who had never admired books particularly...didn't remember that a mere book might reek of sex, possibility, fecundity. Yet a book has a ripe furrow and a yielding spine, he thought, and the nuances to be teased from its pages are nearly infinite in their variety and coquettish appeal. And what new life can emerge from a book. Any book, maybe.”
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Gregory Maguire is an American novelist known for his reinterpretation of classic fairy tales. His works are characterized by profound moral implications and rich imagination, which have won him a wide audience. more
“In 1994, the average person spent $79 on books as compared to $56 on recorded music.”
“I don’t feel sorry for walking away because you gave me every reason to.”
“We are very fond of books. You can learn nearly everything from them that rabbits can't teach you.”