My sincere hope is that 'The Da Vinci Code,' in addition to entertaining people, will serve as an open door to begin their own explorations.

I've got to stop being such a snob about leather-bound books, he reminded himself. E-books do have their moments.

I read nonfiction almost exclusively - both for research and also for pleasure. When I read fiction, it's almost always in the thriller genre, and it needs to rivet me in the opening few chapters.

Even brilliant scientists Google themselves.

From Santi's earthly tomb with demon's hole, 'Cross Rome the mystic elements unfold. The path of light is laid, the sacred test, Let angels guide you on your lofty quest.

...your memories will be muddled and uncataloged - past, present, and imagination all mixed together. The same thing happens in dreams.

Can you keep secrets? Can you know a thing and never say it again?