The Anthologist
by Nicholson Baker
Paul Chowder is trying to write the introduction to a new anthology of rhyming verse, but hes having a hard time getting started. The result of his fitful struggles is The Anthologist, Nicholson Bakers brilliantly funny and exquisite love story about poetry. * * * A New York Times Notable Book, 2009 Favorite Fiction of 2009Los Angeles Times Best Books of 2009The Christian Science Monitor Best of 2009Slate.com "A Years Reading" Favorites, 2009The New Yorker Best Books of 2009Seattle Times