The written word can make one pause and contemplate. It can make a reader sigh to dream or question a belief in considerable depth.  But all of that is nothing if those words fail to touch the heart and make one feel.

Hey, pretty book, why don’t you lie in my lap awhile?

Every book is its own black hole. Don’t fight the pull; find out where it takes you.

Books are carnival rides for your imagination.

A picture may be worth a thousand words, but those well-arranged words are worth a multi-million-dollar motion picture.

Some books mirror reality while others are entirely fantasy. My favorite are those that manage to weave both into a world.

Time machines, magic portals, transporters, worm holes, flying carpets, relocation charms—such things do exist. They're called books.

Reading...inspires,enlightens,nurtures,refines,educates,informs,transforms,persuades,challenges,engages, entertains,mesmerizes,captivates,gratifies,rewards,quiets,and calms.Granted, it won't get the dishes done,but sacrifices must be made.

I love when I finish reading a chapter that I wrote and my cheeks hurt from smiling and all I can utter is, 'Wow.'