I had a chance to read several books on a vacation last week because our little boy was being held and managed by several in-laws. He also slept an inordinate amount, probably due to the disorientation of being in a new place for several days--he was quite happy there, but fairly ecstatic when we returned home to his routine here.

What's also nice is that I liked everything I read.

The Victorian Internet: This book that recounts the history of the rise and fall of the telegraph system is a remarkably good read. I know, it sounds quite deadly dull, but the story has frightening parallels with the growth of the Internet and the dotcom crash, and it turns out to be a great yarn. The author, Tom Standage, conveys the excitement that went 'round the world when distances were cut. I had never given much thought to how the

For those keeping tabs, here's the latest email I've received (at my book price comparison site isbn.nu's email box) from a scammer trying to rip off bookstores to get tomes shipped to Nigeria:Hello Sales, I am Mrs Sandra Everhart,a united states based business woman with clients all over the world.Please i will like to ask for your permission to go pick my orders from your store and after you give me the total quote i will do my payment.i will like to have the goods delivered to my client his store in Nigeria the payment will be by pasonal  my credit card or certified cashier check any prefareble to you. I will be looking forward to read your quick  response.ASAP.while wishing you a lovely day. thanks. Sandra. Beware, beware, beware. I hope that bookstores aren't still getting taken in by this.