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Cassandra Clare Quotes about Reading

Books are for reading, not for turning oneself into livestock.

Cassandra Clare (2013). “The Infernal Devices: Clockwork Angel; Clockwork Prince; Clockwork Princess”, p.88, Simon and Schuster

Jocelyn recognized reading as a sacred pastime and usually wouldn't interrupt Clary in the middle of a book, even to yell at her.

Cassandra Clare (2012). “Cassandra Clare: The Mortal Instruments Series (5 books): City of Bones; City of Ashes; City of Glass; City of Fallen Angels, City of Lost Souls”, p.30, Simon and Schuster

I was the quiet kid in the corner, reading a book. In elementary school, I read so much and so often during class that I was actually forbidden from reading books during school hours by my teachers.

"Author Interview: Cassandra Clare on City of Bones (Book One, The Mortal Instruments)". Interview with Cynthia Leitich Smith, cynthialeitichsmith.blogspot.com. March 8, 2008.