The New York Times Book Review is seeking a new editor and with it may come significant changes in focus. A summary of an interview with executive editor Bill Keller stated the new direction as: “Emphasize non-fiction books. Demote literary fiction. Promote (judiciously) commercial novels. Cover the book industry more and individual titles less.” Keller was quoted as saying “Because we are a newspaper, we should be more skewed toward nonfiction.” Perhaps he should consider deleting the entire arts & entertainment section while he’s at it, or review only documentary movies. In subsequent interviews he backtracked a bit, and ultimately the decision may belong to the lucky one who takes over the editor vacancy. There is ongoing concern that, with its deep influence, whatever path the Book Review takes, the publishing industry will follow along behind.