The literary world is abuzz with the news that Stephen King has been chosen as this year's National Book Award recipient. Lit snobs are offended, but I couldn't be happier. The premise of the award is to honor those authors who have made a contribution to the world of books, and I think it's pretty obvious Mr. King has done just that. Not only is he prolific and has probably induced many to read who otherwise might not have, he has endowed scholarships and libraries as well. He is even returning the $10,000 prize check to the National Book Foundation to use in its literary programs.

So what if he is considered a GENRE writer? I think the snobs are jealous of his popularity and his bank account.