Speaking of political books, Karl Rove’s COURAGE AND CONSEQUENCE, publishing March 9, is the latest book to have its embargo busted–though it also seems to fit into that category of books that are embargoed even though they aren’t packed with otherwise newsworthy revelations. Apparently he judges Bush’s accomplishments as president “impressive, durable and significant.” Among the many things he defends are the administration’s handling of Hurricane Katrina (he “blames state and local officials for botching recovery efforts”). The Washington Post says it “takes Rove’s defense of the Bush legacy to a new and more detailed level” and is “focused squarely […]