A good bookshop is just a genteel Black Hole that knows how to read.

“We thought the fireworks were marvelous,” said Mort. “And I expect they'll soon…”

“Anyone with half a mind could see that," said Tiffany.Miss Tick sighed. "Yes. B…”

“It's amazing the things that seem a good idea at the time.”

“It was like rising slowly out of a pink cloud, or a magnificent dream which, tr…”