There are two sure ways to lose a friend, one is to borrow, the other to lend.

One of them had a large wooden sign nailed to its door proclaiming, NO SYMPATHY! I wondered what non-arcane visitors might think of the warning.

Knowing your own ignorance is the first step to enlightenment.

Just handle the books gently and you’ll get along fine.

Why would I want to win anything other than a beautiful game?

My mom once lost track of me at the zoo and when she found me I was lecturing a man about the difference between dromedary and Bactrian camels. I was about 3 1/2.

Here's the thing: Authors live or die by recommendations. [That's one of the reason I review so many books on Goodreads.] Giving books you love good reviews is one of the nicest things you can do for an author. What's more it's good for the entire community.