We have also used our imprint to preserve rare books, such as the Timber Merchant's Guide (originally published Baltimore:1823). And we have given back to our own profession by reprinting A History of Book Publishing in the United States, producing a new edition of Jules Verne: A Collector's Bibliography and soon Bibliotheca Washingtoniana Nova, a bibliography of books by and about George Washington.

We'll take November 4th off to vote. We will vote early and then anxiously listen to news about the election. If all goes well and another election is not stolen, Barack Obama will become the next President, which will be a stunning statement to the world, that we are a country who appreciates a fine mind, a country working its way out of the deep prejudice of the past, and a country with hope for the future, be it economic, environmental, or peace-oriented. That will be just fine for us, and just fine for our business too.

Renée Magriel Roberts can be reached at renee@roses-books.com.