Quotes from Sonny Mehta

I have been waiting a long time to see what's next for Bridget Jones, and I am beyond thrilled she's back.

It seems the world of book publishing is constantly changing. Whether it was the rise of chain stores or their decline, or the digital revolution... fortunately, we have been able not only to adapt but to thrive.

Most writers of entertainment fiction tend to receive controversial reviews.

There is such a very large quantity of books clamouring for a buyer's attention that publishers have relied more and more on support such as blurbs as a way of getting an independent recommendation from a familiar name, much in the same way that Amazon.com will send an e-mail recommending Book A to a customer who's already purchased Book B.

In 'Lean In,' Sheryl Sandberg gives a frank assessment of what it will take for women to move forward as equals to men. Her book is full of sound advice and informed recommendations and marked by its positive outlook.

You do not give a great biographer a timetable. You let them do their work and, in due course, publish it.

I have nothing but regret that I cannot continue to behave the way I behaved all my life, and I can't wait for a chance to behave immoderately again.

Tony Blair is one of the most significant world leaders of the modern era. He has a remarkable story to tell. His tenure as prime minister was marked by close relationships with Presidents Clinton and George W. Bush, and he enjoys a profile in this country that is rare among foreign leaders.

There are not too many people who are polymathic these days.

Sonia Sotomayor has lived a remarkable life, and her achievements will prove an inspiration to readers around the world.

Sometimes you find something new, and you just say, 'Wow.'

I believe 'Lean In' has the power to change not only our outlook but also the world and that it will become a touchstone publication for a generation of women.

Not all new books carry endorsements, and I wouldn't say that blurbs are indispensable for marketing.

At Knopf, everything is inherited.

Hillary Clinton is one of the most compelling figures in the world today... and Carl Bernstein's stunning portrait shows us, for the first time, the true trajectory of her life and career.

I see myself as a transient, not an immigrant.

I had to learn to call book jackets 'jackets' rather than 'covers.'

Americans are tired of fad diets, counting calories, and living within restrictive guidelines about carbs and fat. They are turning to Mireille Guiliano for her sensible and admittedly contrarian advice on eating well.

'Dispatches' is one of the seminal works of the twentieth century and the most brilliant treatment of war and men I have ever read.

The biggest kick is reading something new and exciting and then getting other people to share your enthusiasm. Beyond all the cant and hypocrisy in publishing, that's what it's all about.

I use Amazon for books. I use Amazon for loads of other things. I regard Amazon as a source, as I think a lot of other people do.

Few writers can rival Helen Fielding when it comes to fully capturing the modern woman.

We are seeing historic, record-breaking sales across all types of our accounts in North America for 'The Lost Symbol.'

I think I'm more marketing- and sales-oriented than others, and the notion of selling books continues to interest me.