"It was just an idea I had, that it could be cool to have a book covered in fake fur." — Dave Eggers

I can remember exactly where I sat when my teacher first read Roald Dahl's 'James and the Giant Peach'.

I think almost every writer in the world would hope that books would be always talked about with respect and civility and depth and seriousness.

It's not that our family has no taste, it's just that our family's taste is inconsistent.