Quote of the week: August roundup

The profession of book writing makes horse racing seem like a solid, stable business.
John Steinbeck

There is a great deal of difference between an eager man who wants to read a book and the tired man who wants a book to read.
Gilbert K. Chesterton

A book is a version of the world. If you do not like it, ignore it or offer your own version in return.
Salman Rushdie