I worked in a bookstore in Oslo, importing the English-language books. Download Download Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rotate quotes book bookstore english
If you're a Norwegian writer, you are not visible in the world. The door of the English language is very hard to open for a Norwegian writer. Per Petterson doorenglishhard Change image and share on social
I rely heavily on rhythm when I write. You should tap your foot when you read it, all the way through. Per Petterson footheavilyread Change image and share on social
Living here where I live, on a farm way out in the countryside, in the woods, in fact, I have plenty of time to be alone, and I like it. I always have. I like my own company. And I am not the only one who feels this way; a high percentage of the Norwegian population feel as I do. Per Petterson companycountrysidefact share on social
Another thing that freaks me out is time. Time is like a book. You have a beginning, a middle and an end. It's just a cycle. Mike Tyson beginbookcycle Change image and share on social
They said I couldn't play anything but an English boy. I knew I could. So I went to New York. Roddy McDowall boyenglishknow Change image and share on social
'Star Wars,' 'Doctor Who,' 'Forgotten Realms,' even 'Firefly' and 'The X-Files' have shared world novels and other media. I can't help but notice these settings have large shelf space in bookstores, so their publishers and authors are getting something right. David Conyers authorbookstoredoctor share on social
