Karin Slaughter Quotes

Karin Slaughter — American Writer born on January 06, 1971,

Karin Slaughter is an American crime writer, whose first novel Blindsighted became an international success, was published in almost 30 languages, and made the Crime Writers' Association's Dagger Award shortlist for "Best Thriller Debut" of 2001. She has sold more than 30 million copies of her books, and is published in 32 languages... (wikipedia)

Reading develops cognitive skills. It trains our minds to think critically and to question what you are told. This is why dictators censor or ban books. It's why it was illegal to teach slaves to read. It's why girls in developing countries have acid thrown in their faces when they walk to school.

I am hard-pressed to find a successful writer who doesn't have a similar story to mine - transformation through the public library.

I have a few unusual fans, as you can imagine, so I try to protect the privacy of my home life.

I'm extremely introverted. I used to think it was shyness, but I got over that, so it must be door No. 2. It's still hard for me to be away from home much, and I have to make sure I get lots of time alone in my room when I'm touring.

Prior to the Civil War, most libraries were either privately owned or housed in universities or churches.

Karin Slaughter Quotes

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