“God, I don't love much but I love words.”

“First lines did not define last pages in real life the way they did in books.”

“It's good to be reminded that the world is full of stories that are, potentially, at least as painful as yours.”

“Archie says books are our best lovers and our most provoking friends.”

“But you say it “in-TREE-ging”, LJ, not “in-trig-you-ing”.’ I said it back to her, ‘In-TREE-ging.’ (Okay, this is a problem with books. But the only one.)”