White Columns director Matthew Higgs, who has a reputation for guest curating ambitious thematic exhibitions at other galleries, made his mark on the fall season with “The Feverish Library.” Some 40 artists, among them Rachel Whiteread, Carol Bove, Martin Kippenberger and Candida Höfer, incorporate books into their photos, sculptures and installations. The gallery is also organizing a project, inspired by Joseph Kosuth, in which each of its artists contributes his or her favorite book to the exhibition.