When I read good stories, I want to write good stories too. Sharon Creech goodreadstory Change image and share on social
When I read great literature, great drama, speeches, or sermons, I feel that the human mind has not achieved anything greater than the ability to share feelings and thoughts through language. James Earl Jones abilityachievedrama Change image and share on social
When I read, I take notes and underline things. So reading is a vigorous process for me, but I read in bed. My poor husband is trying to go to sleep, and I'm reaching over him to get the Post-it notes. Sally Mann bedhusbandnote share on social
When I read it, I don't wince, which is all I ever ask for a book I write. Norman Mailer bookreadwince Change image and share on social
When I read Katana's run in 'Birds of Prey,' I was curious about her restraint. She didn't laugh, didn't loosen up, didn't seem to have a light side. I thought, well, that demure nature is what we believe of women of Old Japan, so she seemed not like a modern Japanese but from an earlier time. Ann Nocenti birdcuriousdemure share on social
When I read Malcolm X, I didn't agree with it all, but I inhaled it; I connected to his rage. Ayman Odeh agreeconnectinhale Change image and share on social
When I read Mike Webster's file before I began his autopsy, I knew he was more than a 50-year-old heart attack victim. His file and the television reports of the death of the former Pittsburgh Steelers center described a long, steep fall into bizarre behavior. I suspected he suffered from some sort of brain disorder. Bennet Omalu attackautopsybegin share on social
When I read 'Paradise Lost,' or 'Richard III,' it is clear that Milton and Shakespeare took real pleasure and satisfaction from creating these epitomes of evil. Marilynne Robinson clearcreateepitome Change image and share on social
When I read period material - and it ain't on Google - I am always alert for that one incredible detail. I'll read a whole book and get three words out of it, but they'll be three really good words. Alan Furst alertbookdetail Change image and share on social