I just finished reading Strictly Right - William F. Buckley Jr. and the American Conservative Movement. It provides a warm and insightful view of the godfather of the Conservative movement as well as a look at how Buckley pulled libertarians, traditional conservatives and former communists together to write for National Review. By doing so and keeping the ship afloat, Buckley more than any other conservative managed to move the country to the right.

An excellent read.