I’m thinking about compiling a list of conservatism’s great unwritten books — i.e., books about the conservative movement that ought to exist, but don’t. For example, nobody has written a biography of Irving Kristol. Or a history of the 1970s tax revolt (California’s Proposition 13 and all that). At least I’m not aware of any.

I’d like your help. If you have ideas for topics, please send them to me at nrorocks -at- yahoo.com.

It may be helpful to think about the question this way: Is there a book on conservatism that you’ve always wanted to read, but couldn’t find? I don’t care if the idea is obscure. Go ahead and suggest it anyway.

My motives are twofold. First, to compile an interesting list that provides mind candy for conservative geeks like me. Second, to suggest ideas to potential writers, including graduate students in search of dissertation topics.

I’ve been canvassing friends and colleagues for a few weeks now, and they’ve come up with some very interesting ideas. But I’d like more. So please send yours.