“So many other good books … don’t waste your time on this one. J. D. Salinger went into hiding because he was embarrassed.” And other one-star Amazon reviews of classics.

Anthony Weiner spokesperson Barbara Morgan’s recent rant against a campaign intern has led to several discussions of the usage of bag.

A Russian novel uses fake Swedish blurbs; publisher is defiant.

Speaking of Sweden! $255,000 worth of stolen rare books have been returned to the National Library.

J. K. Rowling is planning to donate The Cuckoo’s Callingroyalties to the Soldier’s Charity. (You will recall that Robert Galbraith was in the service.)