How does one craft writing that begins as jotted notes and follows no traditional story arc? How does one rearrange the bits and pieces? In this case, our presenters follow lines—not always straight. Priyanka traverses the globe, leaving a path of personal discovery that artfully blends memoir and travelogue. Laura studies strata, the geological layers of time that the earth has left behind, to tell the history of our planet and of us. And Matthew allows his lines to move on the page, guiding readers through the quotidian surprises of life by letting his ideas literally take shape.

Presenters: Priyanka Mattoo, Laura Poppick, Matthew Rohrer

Moderator: Anne Curzan