Gabfest Reads: Understanding the World Through Notebooks
John Dickerson talks with author Roland Allen about his new book,\xa0The 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.\n\nIf you enjoyed this conversation, you\u2019ll love an exploration into John Dickerson\u2019s notebooks with his\xa0podcast Navel Gazing. Season one is out now.\n\nTweet us your questions\xa0@SlateGabfest\xa0or email us at\xa0gabfest@slate.com. (Messages could be quoted by name unless the writer stipulates otherwise.)\n\nPodcast production by Cheyna Roth.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices