No, when 2005 ends, I confess

Now, when 2005 has ended, I confess. I still remember when even 1984 was a date well in the future, and 2001 seemed downright fantastic. At this 21^st century point, no number is too extreme for the brave new world. 2008, when the democrats win the presidency? 2042, when social security runs out of money? 2056, when Iraqis stop killing each other? No problem. The only part of the future that is a little shaky, is people returning to reading literature as a source of both major entertainment and to learn about the world.

Who can help to convert that shaky future into a stable reality? A talented writer and an intelligent reader working together as a team. So, dear intelligent reader, let us present to you seven talented writers. They will entertain you while showing you aspects of the world you might have missed. And that is a noble task.