A small book for slow moments and thoughtful pauses, Every Day a Word Surprises Me & Other Quotes by Writers is a curated collection of reflections on language, creativity, and the inner life of writing. Drawn from the voices of writers across time, each quote offers a brief yet resonant insight—sometimes gentle, sometimes arresting, always honest.

This is a book to keep close: on a bedside table, a desk, or beside a favourite chair. Open it at random for a moment of clarity, or return to familiar pages when you need grounding, inspiration, or simply a reminder of the quiet power of words.

Understated and beautifully simple, it makes a thoughtful gift for writers, readers, and anyone who finds meaning in language—an invitation to notice, reflect, and let words shape the day.

Published by Phaidon