The Anthologist

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