One of my favorite columnists is Anna Quindlen. Following are some quotes from one of her recent books Loud and Clear:
"The death of the book is highly exaggerated. In 1999, 84%!! of Americans responded Yes to the question, Do you happen to be reading any books or novels. In 1963, only 50% and in 1952 18%."
"The most curious people are those who have shelves full of stero equipment and not a single book in the house, and the only thing their children see them read is Car and Driver at the Quick Lube." Judy Thomas's take on this that most parents who complain that their children must read the classics are those who read only People or Entertainment Weekly.
"Well-written stories with interesting characters manage to find an audience."
My question, can you find one of these on the best seller lists today?
"The Best American Short Stories sold just as well as Dilbert Gives You the Business in 2000."
"In 50 years, few of us will remember who survived (Vanadu), but they will remember "Harry" (and standing in line in costume at midnight to buy the latest copy.)"
Guess you can see why I like her--may her tribe increase.
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