One day, Liesel.' he said, 'you'll be dying to kiss me.

As far as this categorization of books, the way I see it is there are really a hundred-odd categories of books plus one, and on the top shelf at home, I've got the books I love, my favorite books, and that's the type of book that I want to write.

He was waving. "Saukerl," she laughed, and as she held up her hand, she knew completely that he was simultaneously calling her a Saumensch. I think that's as close to love as eleven-year-olds can get.

You’re a human, you should understand self-obsession.

Things always seem to glide away. They come to you, stay a moment, then leave again.

Death waits for no man - and if he does, he doesn't usually wait for very long.

A REASSURING ANNOUNCEMENT Please, be calm, despite that previous threat. I am all bluster - I am not violent. I am not malicious. I am a result.