Isn't it strange that I who have written only unpopular books should be such a popular fellow?
Albert EinsteinWhat a sense of superiority it gives one to escape reading some book which everyone else is reading.
Alice JamesA book suggests a whole world and story that I could have never thought of in a million years.
Alexander PayneI think people become consumed with selling a book when they need to be consumed with writing it.
Ann PatchettI was a very observant child. The boys in my books are based on boys in my neighborhood growing up.
Beverly ClearyIf I had to pick, I'd say my favorite book is 'A Prayer For Owen Meany', by John Irving.
Sarah Dessen