Anthill: A Novel, and Lean on Pete

A review of Anthill, by biologist Edward O. Wilson describes an "ant's-eye-view" of epic battles, and a book that has the potential to relate the need for environmental justice, doing for the environment what To Kill a Mockingbird did for social justice. It's a noble idea, though to reach the masses these days I'm afraid we'll need Anthill: The Movie. Still, it sounds like a good gift for those more environmentally conscious, or even those who could use a wake-up call.

Meanwhile, Willy...