Great Bookish Quotes: Words from Authors, Libraries, and Books That Shaped the World - Hardcover

by American Library Association (ALA) (Author)

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.