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Good Book Quotes

Quotes celebrating the power of a good book

From the idea that a great book can be enjoyed by readers of every age to the notion that authors themselves learn the most from their own work, these good book quotes explore why stories matter. See more in our Book collection.

I've always thought that a good book should be either the entry point inward, to learn about yourself, or a door outward, to open you up to new worlds.

Quotes by Taylor Jenkins Reid

Readers really want to come back to an author; they do not want a one-book wonder. That is all very well, but to be career author, you have to be prepared to write one really good book and then write...

Quotes by Stephanie Laurens

I checked to see if there'd been a really good book published in the last few decades. Then I started with what Cleopatra would have read, asking myself, 'What can we know about her education?' It turns out to be...

Quotes by Stacy Schiff

A good book ought to bring out lots of different responses from those that read it - none of them pre-planned, and all of them very personal. Whatever they take away from the reading of the book is valuable.

Quotes by Sharon Draper

Bad Quotes

What makes a good book and what makes a good movie are totally different things.

Quotes by Seth Grahame-Smith

One of the joys of a really good book is that you're so into the world of the book, you forget what you're looking at is words on a page.

Quotes by Rick Yancey

I think kids want the same thing from a book that adults want - a fast-paced story, characters worth caring about, humor, surprises, and mystery. A good book always keeps you asking questions, and makes you keep turning pages so...

Quotes by Rick Riordan

Every really good book was written a little at a time, over time, in tremendous confusion and doubt.

Quotes by Richard Bausch

Don't get me wrong, I love watching episodes of my favorite shows on Hulu and reading the daily trash on PageSix, but I also embrace the opportunity to settle down with a good book and let my mind travel to...

Quotes by Rachel Nichols

Best Quotes

You know you've read a good book when you turn the last page and feel a little as if you have lost a friend.

Quotes by Paul Sweeney

I wanted to go to Portland because it's a really good book town.

Quotes by Patti Smith

A good book written for children can be read by adults.

Quotes by Norton Juster

There were times over the years when life was not easy, but if you're working a few hours a day and you've got a good book to read, and you can go outside to the beach and dig for clams,...

Quotes by Mary Oliver

A good book is the best of friends, the same today and forever.

Quotes by Martin Farquhar Tupper

Book Quotes

I blurbed a nice book, not at all like my book 'The Big Oyster,' called 'The Essential Oyster.' I blurbed a pretty good book about meat called 'Meathooked.'

Quotes by Mark Kurlansky

Reading is a conversation. All books talk. But a good book listens as well.

Quotes by Mark Haddon

There's nothing better than curling up with a good book and sitting in front of the fire on winter evenings.

Quotes by Leo Sayer

It is a lot harder to write a good book or a good column in a persuasive way without making fun of someone or ridiculing them.

Quotes by Kirsten Powers

I daily disconnect and read a good book or listen to a good sermon or call a friend or my mom and talk on the phone with my feet up. I also take baths with bath salts that I make...

Quotes by Kim Alexis

Daily Quotes

You don't need to have kids to write a good book for kids. I don't want my kids to see themselves in my books. Their lives should be their lives.

Quotes by Kevin Henkes

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes a book good according to these quotes?
A worthwhile read is often described as one that helps readers understand themselves better or opens a door to entirely new worlds, and one that stays engaging enough for both children and adults to enjoy.
Does the author gain the most from writing a good book?
Yes, one quote argues that the person who benefits most is actually its own writer, since crafting a story forces deeper reflection than simply reading one ever could.
Why do authors avoid writing just one good book?
Because readers want a career they can follow, not a single memorable release, so writers are pushed to keep producing rather than resting on one strong title, as reflected in our Book collection.
Can a good book be enjoyed across age groups?
Yes, one quote specifically notes that a book aimed at children can still be read and appreciated by adults, showing that quality writing often crosses age lines.
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