I like books that expose me to people unlike me and books that do battle against caricature or simplification. That, to me, is the heroic in fiction.
Zadie Smith
Cambridge was a joy. Tediously. People reading books in a posh place. It was my fantasy. I loved it. I miss it still.
As far as I'm concerned, if you want to find out about the last day of WWII or the roots of the Indian Mutiny, get thee to a books catalogue.
I don't keep any copies of my books in the house - they go to my mum's flat. I don't like them around.
When I think of the books I love, there's always a little laughter in the dark.
You know, you don't expect everyone to be as educated as everyone else or have the same achievements, but you expect at least to be offered at... →
Books are not brands. Some people are very willing to see themselves as a brand, but you can't be a certain type of writer to a certain type of... →
One thing you can't intend is how you will be read. I hear it said a lot that my books are about the 'search for identity', and this is... →
I mainly buy books in my free time.
Wesley Snipes
My role was to bring about fairness in the workplace. All I did was implement the laws that were currently on the books.
Hilda Solis