That's one of the many things about having the bookstore that I adore. I can walk into the store and say to somebody, "I'm glad you're reading this book" or "I'm glad you're getting this book" or "Don't get that book. I read that book and hated that book. Let's get you this book instead."

No matter how much we love a book, the experience of reading it isn't complete until we can give it to someone who will love it as much as we do

One must not be shy where language is concerned.

The thing you can count on in life is that Tennessee will always be scorching hot in August.

The secret is to keep adding voices, adding ideas, and moving things around as you put together your life. If you’re lucky, putting together your life is a process that will last through every single day you’re alive.

Thank God Roxane Coss had not fallen in love with one of the Russians. She doubted they could make it up the stairs without stopping for a cigarette and telling at least one loud story that no one could understand.

I think people become consumed with selling a book when they need to be consumed with writing it.