Sara Charles, author of "The Medieval Scriptorium: Making Books in the Middle Ages," sheds light on the gritty realities of medieval manuscript production, revealing it was far from the serene image often depicted. She discusses the laborious process, the materials used, and the often-overlooked contributions of women. Dante scholar Elizabeth Coggeshall shares her thoughts on the powerful connection between death and literature through her choice for the last book she'll read, intertwining personal loss and literary reflection with insights into Dante's works.
