Introduction

We met with columnist, journalist, editor and author Pamela Paul for a conversation about her life of words. We spoke of her career at the New York Times, and surveyed the topics of her columns and eight books. At the outset, it seemed that our conversation would focus on writing. Paul has written extensively on numerous thought-provoking and controversial topics, and she is equally eloquent speaking extemporaneously, especially on consumer culture or on a topic from a recent column or a book she happens to be reading. As we delved into her book "How to Raise a Reader," the questions from our audience began to flow in. By the end, we found ourselves in a deep reflection on the writer's creative counterpart - the reader. The hour flew by, and left us with a renewed inspiration to pick up a book. Join us.