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Gabfest Reads: Understanding the World Through Notebooks

Gabfest Reads: Understanding the World Through Notebooks

Roland Allen, author of The Notebook: A History of Thinking on Paper joins John Dickerson to talk about their shared favored pastime.

Political Gabfest · Slate Podcasts

July 20, 202435m 33s

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Show Notes

John Dickerson talks with author Roland Allen about his new book, The Notebook: A History of Thinking on Paper. They discuss the historical origins of notebooks, how to keep a notebook and their own personal journeys documenting their lives.


If you enjoyed this conversation, you’ll love an exploration into John Dickerson’s notebooks with his podcast Navel Gazing. Season one is out now.


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