Hey folks, starting next week I’ll have a book blog up (right, Chaka?) which will siphon-off about 2/3rds to 4/5th of book-related Corner posts. In the meantime, I just wanted to let readers know a few things. First, I have a bunch of book tour appearances being lined up. I’ll spend at least a week in California. I’m giving a speech in Dallas at the NCPA, Atlanta (Oglethorpe U.) Feb 6. Etc. And this Wednesday (Jan 9) I’ll be giving a talk on my book at Heritage. Cornerites are invited. There will be books on sale and for signing. There are other think tanky panel events in the works as well. Also, I want to thank you guys for giving the book a good start. While the bandersnatches have taken over the book’s comments section at Amazon, I’ve spent much of the last week as the number 1 conservative book on their lists and a big chunk of time in the top 10 of political books (right now, I’m at 20). I know the Amazon list is terribly unreliable, but it’s all we’ve got right now. And I think you guys are a big part of whatever success the list truly reflects (Glenn Reynolds too). That’s it for book-related posts on Caucus day.

Oh: One last thing: Several readers have told me they’ve already seen the book on sale in stores (in limited, hidden away quantities), even though the pub date is the 8th. Well, that’s annoying because I’ve been told in no uncertain terms that I can’t break that pub date embargo via NRO etc. But there’s no reason you people shouldn’t buy it from the stores early– and often. Those sales are really important. And, if you bring your copy to New Hampshire on Saturday, I’ll sign ‘em really purdy-like.