Books on the Wall blog posts featuring books quotes in either graphical or deep dive format.
This quote comes from Toni Morrison’s novel, Beloved. Published in 1987, Beloved follows Sethe, a slave who struggles for freedom from her plantation in Kentucky. Beloved won the Pulitzer Prize for fiction in 1988 and is widely considered to be one of the greatest works of American fiction. “Love is or it ain’t. Thin love ain’t love at all.” Toni Morrison, Beloved
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This quote comes from Bronte’s only published novel, Wuthering Heights. Catherine Earnshaw speaks these words to Nelly, her caretaker, about her never-to-be-fulfilled love for Heathcliff. Catherine Earnshaw and Heathcliff remain among the most celebrated and infamous couples in all of Western literature. Need a refresher on the characters and plot of Wuthering Heights? Take a look at our Wuthering Heights character map and family tree. Already an expert on Wuthering Heights? Check out our Wuthering Heights book poster here or at the Books on the Wall Etsy shop. “Whatever our souls are made of, his and mine are the same.” Emily Bronte, […]
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This quote comes from Cormac McCarthy’s 2006 novel, The Road, a post-apocalyptic tale that follows a father and son’s struggle for survival. The idea first came to McCarthy in El Paso, Texas, as he imagined what the city might be like in a bleak future. The novel is dedicated to his son, John Francis McCarthy. “Keep a little fire burning; however small, however hidden.” Cormac McCarthy, The Road
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This quote comes from the poem, “All That Is Gold Does Not Glitter,” written by J.R.R. Tolkien for his Lord of the Rings trilogy. All that is gold does not glitter, Not all those who wander are lost; The old that is strong does not wither, Deep roots are not reached by the frost. From the ashes a fire shall be woken, A light from the shadows shall spring; Renewed shall be blade that was broken, The crownless again shall be king. J.R.R. Tolkein, “All That Is Gold Does Not Glitter”
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This quote is taken from Fyodor Dostoevsky’s epic classic, Crime and Punishment. Published in 1866, Crime and Punishment follows main character Raselnikov as he considers the nature of crime, judgment, morality, and the human condition. “To go wrong in one’s own way is better than to go right in someone else’s.” Fyodor Dostoevsky, Crime and Punishment
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This quote comes from Louisa May Alcott’s most popular novel, Little Women. Published in 1868 and 1869, Little Women follows the four March sisters—Amy, Beth, Jo and Meg—as they grow up in America during the Civil War. Little Women is also featured on our newest product, a 24″x18″ poster featuring text until Chapter 18 of Little Women. “Love is a great beautifier.” Louisa May Alcott, Little Women
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Chilean-American author and journalist Isabel Allende has written many popular novels, including The House of the Spirits, City of the Beasts and Eva Luna. Born in Peru, Allende’s father was the cousin of Salvador Allende, the Chilean president from 1970 to 1973. After a coup overthrew Allende and installed Augusto Pinochet as head of the military junta, Isabel Allende fled for her life to Venezuela, where she lived for 13 years. In Venezuela, Allende worked as a journalist for a prominent national newspaper. Allende’s most well-regarded novel is probably The House of the Spirits, which has been compared with Gabriel Garcia […]
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This quote comes from Murakami’s best-selling novel Kafka on the Shore. One of Murakami’s most beloved works, Kafka on the Shore follows 15-year-old Kafka and 60-something Nakata, two men whose lives become tied together by dreamlike blackouts, a mythical stone, an infamous murder, a reclusive library manager and an old song entitled “Kafka on the Shore.” “If you remember me, then I don’t care if everyone else forgets.” Haruki Murakami, Kafka on the Shore
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This quote comes from Charlotte Bronte’s beloved novel, Jane Eyre, which follows the titular character’s journey from an abusive and lonely childhood to her eventual betrothal to Mr. Rochester, master of Thornfield Hall. Jane is beloved by audiences for her independent will, fierce determination and commitment to upholding her values. “I am no bird; and no net ensnares me.” Charlotte Bronte, Jane Eyre
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This quote is spoken by Albus Dumbledore in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, the third installment in the Harry Potter series. Although we name J.K. Rowling, the author of all seven original books, this quote was actually written specifically for the movie by screenwriter Steve Kloves. “Happiness can be found even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light.” JK Rowling & Steve Kloves, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
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