It can’t be easy being an author. Case in point: according to the list of titles for which patrons have filed the most requests at New York’s Mid-Hudson Library System, Potty Time with Elmo comes in above the Booker Prize-nominated novel Netherland. Our condolences to Joseph O’Neill, but I’m sure his reviews (see the Star Tribune, New York Times, and NPR) are much, much better than Elmo’s.–David E

PS: I was wondering just the other day if the Hennepin County Library’s website has a similar feature. I didn’t see it, but if anyone else has found it, I’d love to know. Post your comment below, please.