Barack Obama: Entertainer of the Year

I'm sorry, this is ridiculous. I know, I know, the entire world has a giant crush on our new president, but really, let's not get carried away. Apparently, Obama is one of the top nominees for the British Book Awards. I don't quite understand. The man hasn't done anything yet. I walked into a bookstore a couple months ago, and I saw an entire set of shelves covered with books by Mr. Obama and his wife. Realistically, he's America's most popular celebrity. It just doesn't seem to me that this man has done anything to deserve such fame. I haven't been impressed so far. Is it telling that one of the other favourite nominees for the British Book Awards is Stephanie Meyer? Perhaps.