Two days after the terrorist attack on Mumbai began, the injury- and death-count continues to rise. Chapati Mystery, Global Voices, The Lede and CNN IBN live streaming are reliable sources for the latest news.

History dominates the New York Times' nonfiction list of"100 Notable Books of 2008" (scroll down) and the"TLS Books of the Year 2008."

Ken Johnson,"Pint-Size Treasures Cast for Private Delectation," NYT, 16 October, reviews"Andrea Riccio: Renaissance Master of Bronze," an exhibit at the Frick Collection in Manhattan; Christopher Benfey's slide-show essay,"Andrea Riccio's Intricate Universe," Slate, 26 November, reproduces and reflects on selected pieces from the exhibit.

Anthropologist Arjun Appadurai,"The Magic Ballot," The Immanent Frame, 7 November; historian Jason Kuznicki,"Pay No Attention to the Man Behind the Curtain," Cato@Liberty, 7 November; Appadurai, and Kuznicki exchange fire over Obamania and the limits of political action. Hat tip.

Finally, do not wait until Monday to nominate your candidates for the Cliopatria Awards. Nominations close on Sunday evening at midnight.