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- Nov 07, 2020
Book Quotes
Why books work the way they do.
This page highlights what books can do that film can't, including slower pacing and quiet stretches, alongside a reminder that some things simply translate poorly to screen. For a companion collection, see Books.
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- People
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- Nov 07, 2020
What I find is most people have a civics book understanding for how Congress works and how a bill moves.
- Never
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- Nov 07, 2020
I do have a television over there - it was a gift - but I never turn it on. I'd rather read a book.
- Nov 07, 2020
A book is a version of the world. If you do not like it, ignore it; or offer your own version in return.
- Job
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- Nov 07, 2020
I'm not writing to encourage people to read my book or even books in general. That's not my job. My job is to write them. And if people want to read them, that's great.
- Grateful
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- Nov 07, 2020
Being shortlisted for the Swansea University International Dylan Thomas Prize is, of course, a real honour for me and my work. When I wrote 'Conversations with Friends,' it was hard for me to imagine the book even finding readers - so it's a huge privilege to find it judged alongside such exciting and innovative new writing. I'm very grateful.
- Chef
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- Nov 07, 2020
Generally a chef's book is like a calling card or a portfolio to display their personal work.
- Certain Things
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- Nov 07, 2020
I've learned that certain things are much harder than when you write about them in a book.
- Nature
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- Nov 07, 2020
Nature is a divine art; it cannot be the artist. It is a dominical book and cannot be the scribe. It is an embroidery and cannot be the embroiderer. It is a register and cannot be the accountant. It is the law and cannot be the power.
- Certain Level
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- Nov 07, 2020
What crime writers are doing connects deeper into a cultural hunger. Crime is important. When you open up a book that has a body that's dead, that matters. It matters more than a certain level of suburban angst; it really does.
- Bible
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- Nov 07, 2020
My mom gave me the children stories of the Bible. I memorized that book at the age of nine.
- Good
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- Nov 07, 2020