Not Bartlett's: Thoughts on the Pleasures of Life: People, Gardens, Dogs, and More

“This delightful collection of quotations is drawn from a wide variety of sources; some of the greatest minds speak to us on topics like gardening, love, politics, and dogs. I plan to keep this book nearby, where I can reach for it at any time.”—Ridley Pearson

“‘These few fragments I’ll shore against my ruin’—that’s what Elise Lufkin has done in her valuable commonplace book, Not Bartlett’s. The quotations assembled here are like bright shells and stones gathered on a winter beach, souvenirs that both delight and comfort, some familiar, others not—all cause for wonderment and reflection.”—Michael M. Thomas

“There is nothing so special as curling up with a small book that makes you think, laugh, and cry, and this is just what Not Bartlett’s gives you. This delightful book is a must next to every bed—a perfect gift.”—Bunny Williams

This personal collection of quotations by famous writers offers timeless impressions about family, friends, gardening, pets, writing and reading, nature, travel, art, politics, and many of life’s other pleasures. Not Bartlett’s is an absolute treasure imbued with a highly developed sense of intelligence, style, and grace.

Elise Lufkin is the author of Found Dogs: Tales of Strays Who Landed on Their Feet and Second Chances: More Tales of Found Dogs. She is a lifelong compulsive reader. One of her favorite quotations from Not Bartlett’s is: “People say that life’s the thing, but I prefer reading.”