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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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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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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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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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Inspirational words from some of the greats

Feel inspired by these powerful words said by some very wise individuals, curated by the Readplot review team.

Being a great teammate is work, hard work. It requires intention and discipline, just like becoming a better hitter or a better salesperson. But it is a skill set that I believe others, like me, can learn. – David Ross

It's not about working hard, it's about working together. You have to care more about the team than you do about yourself. – John Calipari

I'm a success today because I had a friend who believed in me and I didn't have the heart to let him down. – Abraham Lincoln

How far you go in life depends on your being tender with the young, compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with the striving and tolerant of the weak and strong. Because someday in your life you will have been all of these. – George Washington Carver

I decided a long time ago that if I was going to hold grudges in business, it would turn into a full-time job. – LaVell Edwards

Ability is what you're capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it. – Lou Holtz

Have a fierce resolve in everything you do. Demonstrate determination, resiliency, and tenacity. Do not let temporary setbacks become permanent excuses. Use mistakes and problems as opportunities to get better-not reasons to quit. – Jamie Dimon

We are surrounded every day by people who do thankless but important work. – Brian Kilmeade

Discipline is the highest form of love. If you really love someone, you have to give them the level of discipline they need. – Tom Izzo

The hardest habit to develop is to win. The people who develop this habit never take winning for granted, they never feel entitled to victory. – Mike Krzyzewski

If we study what is merely average, we will remain merely average. – Shawn Achor

A winner is someone who can look in the mirror at the end of the day and say in pursuit of my goal and dreams I gave my best. – Dick Vitale

Every day we have an opportunity to create a living masterpiece. – Michael Gervais

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Powerful closing lines from literature

Fans of literature may be familiar with a few of these powerful closing lines curated by the Readplot review team.

"The white floodlight shines through the wispy tule and makes thin shadows. A sudden breeze over the Tigris forms a tiny whirlwind. It floats through the balcony doors and makes the curtains dance."

A Hundred and One Days: A Baghdad Journal, Asne Seierstad

"It was then that I began to sit on my bed and stare out at the nibbling squirrels, and to make up powems from intense abstraction, hour after unmarked hour, imagination scarcely faltering once, rhythm hardly skipping a beat, while sisters called me, suns rose and fell, and the poems I made, which I never remembered, were the first and last of that time…"

Cider with Rosie, Laurie Lee

"And presently, like a circling typhoon, the sounds of battle began to return."

Vile Bodies, Evelyn Waugh

"It begins like this: Barrabás came to us by sea…"

The House Of The Spirits, Isabel Allende

"He now has more patients than the devil himself could handle; the authorities treat him with deference and public opinion supports him. He has just been awarded the Cross of the Legion of Honor."

Madame Bovary, Gustave Flaubert

"But the naming game involves only male names, because if it's a girl, Laila has already named her."

A Thousand Splendid Suns, Khaled Hosseini

"But this is how Paris was in the early days when we were very poor and very happy."

A Moveable Feast, Ernest Hemingway

"He turned away to give them time to pull themselves together; and waited, allowing his eyes to rest on the trim cruiser in the distance."

Lord of the Flies, William Golding

"And then we continued blissfully into this small but perfect piece of our forever."

Breaking Dawn, Stephenie Meyer

"She looked up and across the barn, and her lips came together and smiled mysteriously."

The Grapes of Wrath, John Steinbeck

"Of course, it's only superstition, just for fun. But see how fast the smoke rises--oh, even faster when we laugh, lifting our hopes, higher and higher."

The Kitchen God's Wife, Amy Tan

"And here she is, herself, Clarissa, not Mrs. Dalloway anymore; there is no one now to call her that. Here she is with another hour before her. 'Come in, Mrs. Brown,' she says. 'Everything's ready.'"

The Hours, Michael Cunningham

"The broken flower drooped over Ben's fist and his eyes were empty and blue and serene again as cornice and facade flowed smoothly once more from left to right, post and tree, window and doorway and signboard each in its ordered place."

The Sound and the Fury, William Faulkner

"'Rest assured, our father, rest assured. The land is not to be sold.' But over the old man's head they looked at each other and smiled."

The Good Earth, Pearl S. Buck

"This stone is entirely blank. The only thought in cutting it was of the essentials of the grave, and there was no other care than to make this stone long enough and narrow enough to cover a man. No name can be read there."

Les Miserables, Victor Hugo

"Slowly, very slowly, like two unhurried compass needles, the feet turned towards the right; north, north-east, south-east, south, south-south-west; then paused, and, after a few seconds, turned as unhurriedly back towards the left. South-south-west, south, south-east, east ... "

Brave New World, Aldous Huxley

"I got to light out for the Territory ahead of the rest, because Aunt Sally she's going to adopt me and sivilize me, and I can't stand it. I been there before."

Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Mark Twain

"But now I must sleep."

Atonement, Ian McEwan

"Lastly, she pictured to herself how this same little sister of hers would, in the after-time, be herself a grown woman; and how she would keep, through all her riper years, the simple and loving heart of her childhood: and how she would gather about her other little children, and make their eyes bright and eager with many a strange tale, perhaps even with the dream of Wonderland of long ago: and how she would feel with all their simple sorrows, and find a pleasure in all their simple joys, remembering her own child-life, and the happy summer days."

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, Lewis Carroll

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