Washoe County Library System

"Paul Chowder, the poet protagonist of Nicholson Bakers widely acclaimed novel The Anthologist, is turning fifty-five and missing his ex-girlfriend, Roz, rather desperately. As he approaches the dreaded birthday, Paul is uninspired by his usual artistic outlet (although hes pleased that his poetry anthology, Only Rhyme, is selling steadily). Putting aside poetry in favor of music, and drawing on his classical bassoon training, Paul turns instead...