As I Drag My Feet On My Own Journey to the Library of Congres

...It's good to know that at least I can sometimes be in the company of greatness. My friend Tom's book on the diamond industry is featured today on Salon; I just missed his book tour in Denver before I got here and now I'm missing the readings he's doing in New York. At any rate, his book is a fantastic piece of reporting and a compelling read (apparently, the awestruck reviewer agrees). Pick it up if you're interested in those rocks you see on everyone's fingers.