No Books of the Year?

Once again the "Books of the Year" features are upon us and soon we will have the "Books to Come in 2011" on their heels.  I did my best and supplied my choices for the P.E.N. newsletter but, in truth, once again I spent more time this year in the company of the illustrious dead than with the dazzling talents of the books pages.  Perhaps next year will be different...

Meanwhile I am about to disappear into the snowy hills of Wales.  So adieu and Season's Greetings to one and all.