February 20, 2008
I'll give you a reason
“A novel can educate to some extent. But first, a novel has to entertain– that’s the contract with the reader: you give me ten hours and I’ll give you a reason to turn every page.” –Barbara Kingsolver
February 20, 2008
“A novel can educate to some extent. But first, a novel has to entertain– that’s the contract with the reader: you give me ten hours and I’ll give you a reason to turn every page.” –Barbara Kingsolver
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