The Anthologist by Nicholson Baker

Paul Chowder is trying to write the introduction to a new anthology of rhyming verse, but heâÈçs having a hard time getting started. The result of his fitful struggles is The Anthologist, Nicholson BakerâÈçs brilliantly funny and exquisite love story about poetry.* * * A New York Times Notable Book, 2009Favorite Fiction of 2009âÈ'Los Angeles TimesBest Books of 2009âÈ'The Christian Science MonitorBest of 2009âÈ'Slate.com"A YearâÈçs Reading" Favorites, 2009âÈ'The New YorkerBest Books of 2009âÈ'Seattle Times