Globe loses books editor to Harvard

Would the Times Co. sell the Globe for tax breaks?

Totten strikes back!

5 Comments

• Hallie said:

  Lucky Harvard.  Jim has been a rock during the tumult.  Speaking as a Boston Globe freelance book reviewer, I am bereft. Whoever takes over has a tough act to follow.

  September 25, 2009 4:40 PM

• Carlo Wolff said:

  I'm going to miss Jim very much. As a freelance book reviewer throughout his tenure, he was always encouraging, always helping me to aspire and "write up" to the Globe. You pitch your writing to your market, and you always hope to deliver your best. Jim's kindness, encouragement and open-mindedness created the environment in which that was not only possible, it was natural.

  September 25, 2009 11:17 PM

• jbolfas said:

  Jim was the epitome of professionalism. I feel like I know him even though we've never met in person. I'll miss working with him.

  The Globe's loss is Harvard's gain.

  October 6, 2009 8:52 PM

• Chuck Leddy said:

  I echo the views of the others. Jim has been a wonderful books editor, always encouraging and generous. As a freelance book critic/contributor with The Globe, I've been proud to work with Jim and have benefitted as a writer and journalist. He'll be missed, but will do a great job over at Harvard . .

  October 8, 2009 9:51 AM

• Rich Barlow said:

  I said it to Jim and I'll say it here. He's one of the most stand-up people I've worked with in journalism. And a fine editor to boot.

  November 1, 2009 4:01 PM

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