Great Bookish Quotes

A stunning collection of more than 200 quotations that capture the wit, wisdom, and inspiration of writers, readers, and librarians – the perfect gift for your favorite bibliophile.

A good quote is a chance to hear a new perspective, to spur new ideas, and to find inspiration and creativity. Within these pages lies some of the most powerful quotes about the world of books, and how they champion democracy, protect intellectual freedom, promote knowledge, and provide a safe haven for human creativity.
This extraordinary collection features the powerful words of some of today’s most renowned and provocative thinkers like Ta-Nehhisi Coates, John Goodman, and Bjork Guomundsdottir.

"The pursuit of knowing was freedom to me, the right to declare your own curiosities and follow them through all manner of books."—Ta-Nehhisi Coates

"There are certain emotions in your body that not even your best friend can sympathize with, but you will find the right film or the right book and it will understand you."—Björk Guðmundsdóttir

"When I was young, we couldn't afford much. But my library card was my key to the world."—John Goodman