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For me, one of the hallmarks of a really great book is that I'm seeing it in my head while I'm reading.

When I'm writing fiction, I'm sort of interested by the fact that somehow or other I can have the feeling of actually seeing things through someone else's eyes.

I read things and imagine them and then kind of start trying to kind of take what I imagine and make it visual for everybody else to see. It just happens to be my personal vision, and every person's is going to be different, every book reader.

I often keep my eyes open for bodies. I do. Ever since I was a kid. I think I read too many 'Nancy Drew' books.

The first time I read something, I have this special feeling of being fully engaged with it. It's fresh to the audience because it's fresh to me. It's a little mystical, but I really believe that.

I read for interest and enjoyment, and when I cease to enjoy it I stop.

I live in words. I like looking at things, but I don't have a strong visual imagination.

I kind of go in waves with reading. Sometimes I read all the time, and sometimes I can't get settled enough to focus.

Seeing people who are actually reading your book and listening to the wide variety of reactions they have to it, is really special.

I don't read anything anymore. I don't have the eyesight. I read my own copy, that's all. I think I've read everything that's worth reading.