The above quotations, along with 448 others, will be found in this carefully selected collection of trenchant observations spanning many centuries and a broad range of readers--from Cicero to Oprah Winfrey. Ranging from hilarious to heartfelt, from zany to profound, these quotations are not only wonderful browsing material for book lovers, they offer a mine of usable material in which teachers, librarians, public speakers--anyone in need of a bibliophilic bon mot--can find just the right remark.The quotations are arranged alphabetically by author for ease of reference.

 "Let blockheads read what blockheads write," suggested Lord Chesterfield. W.H.Auden once said, "Some books are undeservedly forgotten; none are undeservedly remembered." And TV actor/comedian Jerry Seiufeld noted: "The big advantage of a book is that it"s very easy to rewind. Close it and you"re right back at the beginning."

 These and nearly 450 other memorable quotes about books and reading fill these pages--including thought-provoking observations fromMark Twain, Virginia Woolf, Andrew Carnegie, Theodore Roosevelt,James Thurber, Anna Quindlen, Oprah Winfrey, and scores of otherwriters, political figures, and celebrities.

 A handy aid for speech writers and public speakers, this entertainingcollection will delight anyone who loves books.