The book review column

Abstract

My predecessor as book review editor, Bill Gasarch, held the post for 17 years. In his final column in January 2015, he said that that's longer than anyone should have the job. I count myself as lucky to have been nominated as his successor. At the time, Bill advised me not to stay on for more than 5 years. Well, here it is 6.5 years out and some 26 columns later, so it is high time for me to retire from the position.