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Quotes every book lover will appreciate

Bibliophiles, this one is for you! If you are a lover of books then you will love these quotes curated by the Readplot review team on the importance of reading in your life.

It’s better to have a small bookshelf and a big mind than the other way around.

I see a book, I see a coffee, I see a good day ahead.

Pretending you read books is worse than admitting you don’t.

Sometimes between the lines of a book you can find the meaning of your entire life.

Books are the deadliest enemies of your ignorance.

A book is a social network for your thoughts.

An algorithm to live a good life is coded between the lines of the books you have read.

Delete old files and read new books.

My world consists of two parts: places that are close to my library, and places that are not.

Read books before robots do.

Owning a Kindle and not reading books is like owning a theme park and sitting at home.

Book lover’s Sunday dream: to read in bed as if there were no Mondays.

Life is lighter with a heavy bookshelf.

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Two classic books from school that are definitely due for a re-read

A good book can do just about anything; from taking you on a wild and fantastical adventure to making you feel like an all-knowing super sleuth. Here are a few great classic books curated by the Readplot review team for you to enjoy.

The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald

Enigmatic, intriguing and fabulously wealthy, Jay Gatsby throws lavish parties at his West Egg mansion to impress Daisy Buchanan, the object of his obsession, now married to bullish Tom Buchanan.Over a Long Island summer, his neighbour Nick Carraway, a writer and a cousin to Daisy, looks on as Gatsby and Daisy’s affair deepens.

Matilda by Roald Dahl

Matilda is the world's most famous bookworm, but definitely not thanks to her ghastly parents. Her father thinks she's a little scab. Her mother spends all afternoon playing bingo. Her headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, is the worst of all - a big bully, who thinks all her pupils are rotten and locks them in the dreaded Chokey.

Despite these beastly grownups trying to push her down, Matilda is an extraordinary girl with a magical mind. A great read for everyone in the family!

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The best lines in classical literature

Take a moment away from the book you are reading and enjoy these classical literature quotes curated by the Readplot review team.

“I know not all that may be coming, but be it what it will, I’ll go to it laughing.” – Moby Dick by Herman Melville

“The loneliest moment in someone’s life is when they are watching their whole world fall apart, and all they can do is stare blankly.” – The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald

“I care for myself. The more solitary, the more friendless, the more unsustained I am, the more I will respect myself.” – Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë

“Clocks slay time… time is dead as long as it is being clicked off by little wheels; only when the clock stops does time come to life.” – The Sound And The Fury by William Faulkner

“I remembered everything. I remembered the cadavers and Doreen and the story of the fig tree and Marco’s diamond and the sailor on the Common and Doctor Gordon’s wall-eyed nurse and the broken thermometers and the Negro with his two kinds of beans and the twenty pounds I gained on insulin and the rock that bulged between sky and sea like a gray skull. Maybe forgetfulness, like a kind snow, would numb and cover them. But they were part of me. They were my landscape.” – The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath

“She had waited all her life for something, and it had killed her when it found her.” – Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston

“The growing good of the world is partly dependent on unhistoric acts; and that things are not so ill with you and me as they might have been is half owing to the number who lived faithfully a hidden life, and rest in unvisited tombs.” – Middlemarch by George Eliot

“We need never be ashamed of our tears.” – Great Expectations by Charles Dickens “He who has felt the deepest grief is best able to experience supreme happiness. Live, then, and be happy, beloved children of my heart, and never forget, that until the day God will deign to reveal the future to man, all human wisdom is contained in these two words, ‘Wait and Hope.'” – The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas

“Anyone who ever gave you confidence, you owe them a lot.” – Breakfast At Tiffany’s by Truman Capote

“The only people for me are the mad ones, the ones who are mad to live, mad to talk, mad to be saved, desirous of everything at the same time, the ones who never yawn or say a commonplace thing, but burn, burn, burn like fabulous yellow roman candles exploding like spiders across the stars.” – On The Road by Jack Kerouac

“There is no beginning, no middle, no end, no suspense, no moral, no causes, no effects. What we love in our books are the depths of many marvelous moments seen all at one time.” – Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut Jr.

“Back into the chamber turning, all my soul within me burning.” – The Ravenby Edgar Allan Poe

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Dramatic lines in literature

If you love classical literature then you will love these powerful lines from great reads, curated by the Readplot review team.

Middlemarch

Author: George Eliot

Year: 1874

“We mortals, men and women, devour many a disappointment between breakfast and dinner-time; keep back the tears and look a little pale about the lips, and in answer to inquiries say, “Oh, nothing!” Pride helps; and pride is not a bad thing when it only urges us to hide our hurts— not to hurt others.”

Beloved

Author: Toni Morrison

Year: 1987

“You are your best thing”

Breakfast At Tiffany's

Author: Truman Capote

Year: 1958

“Anyone who ever gave you confidence, you owe them a lot.”

The Sound And The Fury

Author: William Faulkner

Year: 1929

“Clocks slay time… time is dead as long as it is being clicked off by little wheels; only when the clock stops does time come to life.”

Snow Falling On Cedars

Author: David Guterson

Year: 1994

“None of those other things makes a difference. Love is the strongest thing in the world, you know. Nothing can touch it. Nothing comes close. If we love each other we’re safe from it all. Love is the biggest thing there is.”

In A Free State

Author: V.S. Naipaul

Year: 1971

"The only lies for which we are truly punished are those we tell ourselves."

The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night-Time

Author: Mark Haddon

Year: 2003

“Sometimes we get sad about things and we don’t like to tell other people that we are sad about them. We like to keep it a secret. Or sometimes, we are sad but we really don’t know why we are sad, so we say we aren’t sad but we really are.”

Moby Dick

Author: Herman Melville

Year: 1851

“I know not all that may be coming, but be it what it will, I’ll go to it laughing.”

Rita Hayworth And The Shawshank Redemption (Different Seasons)

Author: Stephen King

Year: 1982

“Some birds are not meant to be caged, that's all. Their feathers are too bright, their songs too sweet and wild. So you let them go, or when you open the cage to feed them they somehow fly out past you. And the part of you that knows it was wrong to imprison them in the first place rejoices, but still, the place where you live is that much more drab and empty for their departure.”

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The best classic films to watch now

Looking to sit down with a good movie to take your mind off things? Then choose one of these great American films, selected by the Readplot review team, and get your popcorn popping!

His Girl Friday by Howard Hawks

It's not just what Cary Grant and Rosalind Russell say, it's how they say it. A newspaper editor and his ex-wife reporter step on each other's lines as only true lovers can in this updated version of the classic play "The Front Page."

Amadeus by Milos Forman

With glorious music and gorgeous costumes, this smart drama asks a profound philosophical question: Why does God overlook his servant while bestowing talent upon an apparent simpleton?

Taxi Driver by Martin Scorsese

Robert De Niro solidified his reputation as a top actor with his searing portrayal as an increasingly unhinged cabbie. The film also solidified the reputation of its director, Scorsese.

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Classics to read more than once in your life

If you are looking for some great classic books to add to your reading list, take a look at these curated by the Readplot review team.

Scoop by Evelyn WaughPartly

Based on Waugh’s personal experiences, Scoop is a satirical take on reporters’ lengths – and newspaper magnates – will go to for a story. With modern exposés on hacking scandals and the like, Scoop feels as relevant as ever. This is a funny story wrapped around absurdity, journalism and war.

A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens

After 18 years in the Bastille, Dr Manette is released and sent to live in Britain with a daughter he’s never met. Split between Paris and London, A Tale of Two Cities is a mammoth story set during the brutal years of the French Revolution. Sitting alone at 16 years old after the family had gone to bed, tears streamed down my cheeks as I finished this novel.

Diary of a Nobody by George and Weedon Grossmith

Diary of a Nobody follows a respectable middle-class man, Charles Pooter, and his attempts to live a decent middle-class life. This riotously funny novel created such an impression that it inspired an adjective in honour of its main character: 'Pooterish,’ a self-important person who takes themselves far too seriously.

Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy

Anna Karenina is a woman who seems to have it all. She’s married, she’s wealthy, she’s well-liked – but she feels her life is empty until she meets Count Vronksy. Tolstoy’s novel is essentially a philosophical meditation on the meaning of life and happiness, but it’s a very readable one.

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Lines that say it all

Ever read a line in a book which essentially sums up the entire story? Well, this is what these lines do. The very best lines from the very best books, curated by the Readplot review team.

Ask no questions and you’ll be told no lies.

Charles Dickens, Great Expectations

I will wear him In my heart’s core, ay, in my heart of heart.

William Shakespeare, Hamlet

Lying in bed, he would think of Heaven and London.

Aldous Huxley, Brave New World

It is a curious subject of observation and inquiry, whether hatred and love be not the same thing at the bottom.

Nathaniel Hawthorne, The Scarlet Letter

For years after Lydgate remembered the impression produced in him by this involuntary appeal—this cry from soul to soul, without other consciousness than their moving with kindred natures in the same embroiled medium, the same troublous fitfully-illuminated life.

George Eliot, Middlemarch

Whatever souls are made of, his and mine are the same.

Emily Brontë, Wuthering Heights

The air brightened, the running shadow patches were now the obverse, and it seemed to him that the fact that the day was clearing was another cunning stroke on the part of the foe, the fresh battle toward which he was carrying ancient wounds.

William Faulkner, The Sound and the Fury

“Do you know—I hardly remembered you?”

“Hardly remembered me?”

“I mean: how shall I explain? I—it’s always so. Each time you happen to me all over again.”

Edith Wharton, The Age of Innocence

In his deepest heart there surge tremendous shame and madness mixed with sorrow and love whipped on by frenzy and a courage aware of its own worth. Virgil, The Aeneid

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Spice Up Your Reading Journey with Classic Ebooks

ClassicEbooks make readers think deeply and concentrate. They also provide the stimulation that your mind needs. Let's look at some of the classic Ebooks you should add to your reading list.

Shōgun - James Clavell

In this Ebook, John Blackthorne gets lost during his voyage at sea. He finds himself in a land with few Europeans. The unfamiliar location is a land where the line between life and death is razor-thin. John has no option but to negotiate for his freedom and truth. Blackthorne’s loyalty gets tested in an attempt to free him.

Circe - Madeline Miller

Circe tells an epic and intimate story about Circe, who is born in the house of Helios. Helios is the God of the sun and the mightiest of Titans. However, she is not as powerful as her parents. She soon realizes that she cannot get engaged with a mortal since she lacks the power of witchcraft. Zeus banishes her when he feels threatened. She crosses paths with several wild beasts and some great figures in mythology. She has no option but to summon all her strength to protect herself and what she loves the most.

The Great Gatsby - Scott Fitzgerald

Authored by F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby is the supreme achievement of his career. Published in 1925, the book continues to be acclaimed by generations of eBook lovers. The plot of the story is about the wealthy Jay Gatsby and his beautiful partner Daisy Buchanan.

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Classic books to read now

If you are looking for some great classic books to add to your reading list, take a look at these curated by the Readplot review team.

The Betrothed by Alessandro Manzoni

Manzoni’s novel takes in the story of two young lovers trying to be together and sets it against a broader backdrop of 17th-century Italian life. The Betrothed is considered by many to be the most extraordinary novel ever written in Italian. This book is on the verge of being forgotten by casual readers, but it’s entertaining, socially and scientifically progressive for its time, has incredibly moving, beautifully-written passages on bread riots and the plague, and it has the best surprise trope-subversion at the end.

Orlando by Virginia Woolf

Immense yourself in the dazzling breadth of Woolf’s imagination in this short but powerful novel and follow Orlando from the court of Elizabeth I to a celebrated poet in the 20th century. What is it to be a woman? Woolf's modernist novel is so fresh even 90 or so years later. Gender fluidity before the term was even coined. And a history of literature as a backdrop.

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5 Best Classic Audiobooks You Should Listen to

Listening to audiobooks expands your vocabulary and improves fluency. It also improves comprehension by 76 percent. Here are some of the best audiobooks that enhance vital literacy skills.

Becoming by Michelle Obama

Michelle Obama is an amazing woman with so much positive energy around her. In this audiobook, she talks about her life journey growing up in the hood of Chicago. She also talks about making history, being the first American of color to become the First Lady of the United States.

Normal people by Sally Rooney

This audiobook follows the story of two teens who are different from each other. But they get into a friendship and love circle. You can get this audiobook at Readplot.

Talking to Strangers by Malcolm Gladwell

Malcolm has written several books in the past that are insightful and answer queries you never knew you had in the first place. In this audiobook, Gladwell provides a profound insight into how we find ourselves interacting with people who we actually do not know and how we trust easily.

Bad Blood by John Carreyrou

John Carreyrou is a well-known investigative journalist. The narrator of this audiobook is Will Damron; it talks about the astonishing rise of Theranos and its shocking collapse. Visit Readplot to learn more about this story.

Born a Crime by Trevor Noah

Trevor Noah is well-known for his comedy stand-ups. In this audiobook, he talks about his life growing up in South Africa as a kid with white and black origin in the heart of the apartheid period.

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Timeless Chapter Books for Kids

Books for kids are always exhilarating as they take the reader to a world of adventure and fun. They help to develop your kid’s brain and increase their ability to focus. Here are some of the best eBooks you can share with your kids.

Roald Dahl’s James and the Giant Peach

This eBook follows the story of Jame, who has to live with his wicked aunts after his parents died in a horrible accident. The boy was devastated by the loss. One day, an older man gave him a bag full of magic crystals that could reverse his misery. Find out what happens next by getting this eBook at Readplot.

Peter Pan by J.M. Barrie

This classic eBook tells the story of a mischievous young boy who does not want to grow up. He has exciting adventures with the Darling Family, the pirates, lost boys, and fairies.

Johann D. Wyss’ The Swiss Family Robinson

The Swiss Family Robinson somehow makes it through a shipwreck. They find themselves on a tropical island. They are stranded and have nothing on them except their ship of supplies, humor, and survival skills. The family engages in a series of adventures as they face the dangers of the island.

The Adventures of Robin Hood

The eBook tells the story of Robin Hood together with his band of Merry Men. They employ trickery and humor to steal from the elite and share with those in need.

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Explore the World With Classic Ebooks

Reading classics ebooks helps readers to appreciate their favorite books more. The value of these ebooks has stood the test of time. Here are some of the ebooks that will make you be a fan of classics.

Les Miserables - Victor Hugo

First published in 1862, Les Miserables is one of the best novels of the nineteenth century. Set in France during the French Revolution, the story starts with Jean Valjean being released from prison. He was sentenced to 19 years for stealing bread to take to his starving sister. With nowhere to go and nothing to eat, Valjean has no other choice but to sleep on the street.

Great Gatsby- Francis Fitzgerald

Considered as one of the best novels ever written, Great Gatsby focuses on a young boy who gets confused when he ventures into the world of wealth and love triangles. The boy later becomes friends with Jay Gatsby. Jay was very wealthy but no one knew where his wealth came from. A party is held after a beautiful girl known as Daisy argued with her husband, leading to their marriage taking a left turn. The way the author relays his poetic messages is very impressive.

The Haunted Bookshop - Christopher Morley

The main character in the story is Aubrey Gilbert who tries to sell his copywriter at a Haunted Bookshop. He soon discovers that Titania is a store assistant at the haunted bookshop. Titania was the daughter of one of Aubrey’s important clients. He decides to pay her a visit and a series of unexplainable events occur.

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Strengthen Your Family Bond with eBooks

Now, more than ever, we need to create a strong and healthy bond with our family. EBooks are one of the best options for creating a good and memorable experience with your family members and promote positive interactions. Here are some of the eBooks you should read to strengthen the bond with your family.

Family Bonding – GiftyAgyemang

This book is helpful to families that are tearing apart for various reasons best known to them. In other words, Family Bonding is for the crying voices in towns and cities for families that desperately need proper bonding. The content of this book has the potential to bring families closer, allowing them to live a peaceful life. The book is against the collapse of a family that affects both individuals and society at large.

Coming Home – CarolyneAarsen

Determined to flip his image, Garret returns to his hometown to change his ex who never believed in him. He arrives in his hometown with a large sum of money, which he intends to spend. Larissa Weir, his ex, cherishes the good memories forged in her family’s property. She soon discovers that there is an investor who wants to return it to its glory days. To her dismay, she finds out her old boyfriend wants to invest in her family property.

Healthy Relationships- Racheal Chapman

If you aim to improve your relationship with your partner and strengthen your bond, Healthy Relationships is the book for you. The book has all the possible solutions to common family problems such as insecurities or fear of abandonment.

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Aeschylus Quotes Celebrating Truth and Wisdom

Aeschylus was a Greek playwright often recognized as the father of tragedy. This collection of quotes may justl make you wiser and change the way you think.

1. ”Wisdom comes through suffering.” – Aeschylus

2. ”The one knowing what is profitable, and not the man knowing many things, is wise.” – Aeschylus

3. ”The words of truth are simple.” – Aeschylus

4. ”It is not the oath that makes us believe the man, but the man the oath.” – Aeschylus

5. ”Words are the physicians of a mind diseased” – Aeschylus

6. ”Memory is the mother of all wisdom” – Aeschylus

7. ”The truth Has to be melted out of our stubborn lives By suffering. Nothing speaks the truth, Nothing tells us how things really are, Nothing forces us to know What we do not want to know Except pain. And this is how the gods declare their love.” – Aeschylus

8. ”Even in our sleep, pain which cannot forget falls drop by drop upon the heart until, in our own despair, against our will, comes wisdom through the awful grace of God.” – Aeschylus

9. ”There is advantage in the wisdom won from pain.” – Aeschylus

10. ”Self-will in the man who does not reckon wisely is by itself the weakest of all things.” – Aeschylus

11. ”There is no sickness worse for me than words that to be kind must lie.” – Aeschylus

12. ”Those who would learn must suffer. In our own despair, against our will, wisdom comes to us.” – Aeschylus

13. ”Don’t try to make intelligent decisions when your brain is hyped.” – Aeschylus

14. “There is no sickness worse for me than words that to be kind must lie.” – Aeschylus

15. ”For this is the mark of a wise and upright man, not to rail against the gods in misfortune.” – Aeschylus

16. ”Search well and be wise, nor believe that self-willed pride will ever be better than good counsel.” – Aeschylus

17. ”In war, truth is the first casualty.” – Aeschylus

18. ”We should know what is true before we break our rage.” – Aeschylus

19. ”Be it mine to draw from wisdom’s fount, pure as it flows, that calm of soul which virtue only knows.” – Aeschylus

20. “Happiness is a choice that requires effort at times.” – Aeschylus

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Fun fashion quotes from designers and celebrities

If you love a thing or two about fashion, then you will enjoy these quotes from some of the world’s greatest fashion designers and celebrities.

"Humor is a big part of my style. You have to be willing to fall on your face a bit, to be that fashion roadkill. I know so many people who are die-hard fashion people who are way more educated than I am, but I love fashion. It's so much more important than just material." —Zoë Kravitz

"To wear dreams on one's feet is to begin to give a reality to one's dreams." —Roger Vivier

"I think we all know boldness when we see it. Nothing makes me smile more than when I see someone being fully themselves, with their own individual style and character, whatever that is." —Angelina Jolie

"What I really do believe is that anybody—and it really doesn't matter what shape your body is—can be seductive and sexy and gorgeous and beautiful. I use an extreme idea of beauty as a way of showing Céline, but I don't believe it has to be like that outside of the fashion show." —Phoebe Philo

"I think our bodies are beautiful, and I think celebrating them and being comfortable in them—no matter what age you are—is important. There shouldn't be any kind of shame or discomfort around it." —Jennifer Aniston

"Fashion is a religion in one sense. Once upon a time, our brand was considered the sanctum sanctorum of fashion. I want to produce things that people really want to buy." —Alessandro Michele

"As a woman gets older, it's more about style than fashion. A woman knowing herself more and more, and looking for new things, is getting into her own personal style, being more than just a fashion addict. I'm interested in that." —Nicolas Ghesquière

"I think fashion can do a lot. Fashion is very popul<div style="text-align:justify">ar, so it can help broadcast a message and reach a new generation." —Maria Grazia Chiuri

"The shoes set up the tone and attitude, they change the perception of the way one wears clothes, what we call in France le porté. It is not about length, but the juxtaposition or décalage of the shoes—high or low—with the rest of the proportions." —Hedi Slimane

"There's so much information now, and everybody sees everything. When we were young kids, we really wanted to shock, but you have to remember, it was the time of punk, and there was a lot of rebellion happening. It was a good thing. Now it's a bit more conventional." —Dries Van Noten

"Whoever said orange was the new pink was seriously disturbed." —Elle Woods

"I think the fashion is super serious and humor is suspect and people don't always know how to approach it. Sometimes people have questioned whether I was making fun of the industry or just at myself. I'm just trying to raise a smile. Clothes aren't meant to be worshipped at a church altar. I have a different approach to most designers." —Jeremy Scott

"High and low isn't such a novelty thing, it's how young people interpret the life we've been given. It's how we look at luxury brands, it's how we look at heritage brands." —Virgil Abloh

"Dress shabbily and they remember the dress; dress impeccably and they notice the woman." —Coco Chanel

"Perseverance and resilience are key. I also try to remain true to my vision. The idea is to create go-to pieces for a woman's wardrobe and her life—beautifully crafted pieces that a woman will love today, in two months, in two years, in five years—and to do that for as many women as possible." —Narciso Rodriguez

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Classic Audiobooks That You Should Listen To

Did you know that classics are popularly known for their timeless quality? They can last through several generations. Here are some of the best classic books that you should hear.

Pride and Prejudice - Jane Austen

Originally published on January 28, 1813, Pride and Prejudice has been rated as the best classic audiobook due to its excellent performance by the narrator. Rosamund Pike is characterized as Jane’s best friend. Having a close relationship with several characters in the story, Rosamund fully understands why Elizabeth is very independent.

Invisible Man - Ralph Ellison

The book was published in 1953 by Random House and remains to be one of the classics in America. The book is about racism in the United States. The story narrates the history of a black man who was struggling to make a living in a white-dominated land. He undergoes a lot of trouble and ends up developing an invisibility character. Joe Morton highlights the struggle of African-Americans among the whites by selecting strong professional characters who know what is expected of them.

Cloudstreet - Tim Winston

The audiobook chronicles the lives of the Lambs and Pickles, working-class families who were living together for two decades. The two families struggle from scratch after a disaster struck their town. They inhabit a famous large house called Cloudstreet. The moral of the story is: Humans should develop a habit of being thankful for any situation they encounter.

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