Michael

“I was made for the library, not the classroom. The classroom was a jail of other people’s interests. The library was open, unending, free.”
― Ta-Nehisi Coates, Between the World and Me

“The following morning she realised they hated her. That hurt her feelings; she always preferred her hatred to be unreciprocated.”
― Joanna Kavenna, Inglorious

“If you go home with somebody, and they don't have books, don't fuck 'em!”
― John Waters

“Read sometimes for the story, Bobby. Don't be like the book-snobs who won't do that. Read sometimes for the words - the language. Don't be like the play-it-safers that won't do that. But when you find a book that has both good story and good words, treasure that book.”
― Stephen King, Hearts in Atlantis