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Quote by Scott Westerfeld

“Good books make you ask questions. Bad readers want everything answered.”

Author

Scott Westerfeld (born May 5, 1963) is an acclaimed American author of young adult science fiction and fantasy novels. He is best known for the "Uglies" series, a dystopian franchise that has sold millions of copies worldwide. His works often explore themes of technology, identity, and societal transformation, appealing to both teenage and adult readers. Westerfeld's wife is author Justine Larbalestier. more

“She was afraid to suggest to him that to most people, nothing "happens." That most people merely live from day to day until they die. That, after he had been dead a year, doubtless fewer than five people would think of him oftener than once a year. That there might even come a year when no one on earth would think of him at all.”

People Thinking Years Might Happens Earth Dies Five Fewer Day To Day

Author:Gwendolyn Brooks

“I realise people exist who don't read. But it's like I knew there were people who didn't breathe or eat: I can't imagine a life like that.”

People I Can Imagine Breathe Realising

Author:Sarah Rees Brennan

“Let go of me or slow down," she demanded as she tried to keep pace with him. He slowed down. "I swear to God, you try the patience of a saint." "You aren't a saint, Brodick, no matter what your mother might have told you.”

Trying Matter Might Mother Letting Go No Matter What Saint Pace Swear Slow Down Swear To God

Book:Ransom

Source: Ransom

“Every man has a weakness," he patiently explained. "I'll find theirs, I promise you." "Every man?" "Yes," he answered emphatically. His hand moved to the back of her neck. Twisting her curls around his fist, he jerked her head back. His face loomed over hers, his breath warm and sweet as he stared down into her eyes. "What is your weakness, Brodick?" she asked. "You.”