It's raining. It's also February. These two facts do not, in my opinion, combine gracefully. On the other hand, a dreary day is always something of an incentive for me to be cosily productive. Hence I am still in my pajamas, drinking tea in front of the computer and listening to Loreena McKennitt. But I do have high hopes for the rest of the day!

I just discovered A Common Reader's amusing column, Book Case; today's column has some interesting views on the state of the book world.