Today is the publication date of A Torch Kept Lit: Great Lives of the Twentieth Century, a collection of Bill Buckley-authored eulogies and obituaries deftly selected, corraled, and introduced by our friend, Fox News reporter James Rosen. Kudos to him for a job done so well. Christopher Buckley says “I do not exaggerate to propose that this may prove to be William F. Buckley’s finest book ever,” and for good reason — Bill had a special and unrivaled talent when it came to writing the adios and au revoir. The prose and the sentiments are just exceptional. Check out Nat Brown’s homepage piece and the book’s website to learn more, and then get a copy, now available at your local bookstore, or order your copy online.

And what will tomorrow bring? Well, Jonah has a gig that many would kill for (well, maybe kick for): He’ll be the Guest Programmer on Turner Classic Movies, and has chosen two films for your thorough enjoyment. Which ones? Watch!