Heard an interview with the author on a podcast, and thought I'd check out the book. Wow, glad I did. It's essentially an informal history book that looks at the use of notebooks and how they modernized civilization.

Kicks off with a discussion of Moleskins and people who obsess over them. Into the earliest use of paper and reusable parchments, then into double-entry ledgers for trade and commerce. And more.

I'm glad I picked up this book. I'm a history nut, so this went well. Me? I use a clipboard with the paper back side for notes for the WFH notes, and composition books when at the office, and Bic black ink pens.