“I would be most content if my children grew up
to be the kind of people who think decorating
consists mostly of building enough bookshelves.”

- Anna Quindlen

“Outside of a dog, a book is man’s best friend.
Inside of a dog it’s too dark to read.”

- Attributed to Groucho Marx

“You know you’ve read a good book when
you turn the last page and feel a little
as if you have lost a friend. “

- Paul Sweeney

“Books can be dangerous.
The best ones should be labeled
‘This could change your life.’”

- Helen Exley

“Book lovers never go to bed alone. “

- Author Unknown


“Books are a uniquely portable magic. “

- Stephen King


“Never judge a book by its movie.”

- J.W. Eagan

There is practically no activity that cannot be
enhanced or replaced by knitting, if you really
want to get obsessive about it.

- Stephanie Pearl-McPhee

“Imagine a scarf as an unlimited canvas.”

- Stephanie Pearl-McPhee

“I will continue to freak out my children by knitting
in public. It's good for them.”

- Stephanie Pearl-McPhee

“No matter how well you knit, looking at your work too
closely isn't helpful. It's like kissing with your eyes open:
nobody looks good that close up.”

- Stephanie Pearl-McPhee