[inaudible conversations] thank you, everybody. Thank you for coming. First a round of applause so excited to be hosting susan bordo and Katha Pollitt, and were also so luck to have Katha Pollitt here in conversation. [applause] so, welcome to become culture on columbus. And just a quick notice also, see a couple of cameras here. Were recording for booktv on cspan 2 so after the formal conversation well take questions but wait for me to find you with me microphone so they can hear you as well. A quick show of handed if it is your first time to book culture of columbus . Welcome. 20 years ago, this space was the endicott book septemberers but is closed along with men a wonderful become stores about we just celebrated two years here at 450 columbus. [applause] and were looking forward to staying here for many more. One small thing you to help is pick up a copy of two or three or four of the become tonight so we can continue to be here and host great speakers and talk about important topi
[inaudible conversations] thank you, everybody. Thank you for coming. First a round of applause so excited to be hosting susan bordo and Katha Pollitt, and were also so luck to have Katha Pollitt here in conversation. [applause] so, welcome to become culture on columbus. And just a quick notice also, see a couple of cameras here. Were recording for booktv on cspan 2 so after the formal conversation well take questions but wait for me to find you with me microphone so they can hear you as well. A quick show of handed if it is your first time to book culture of columbus . Welcome. 20 years ago, this space was the endicott book septemberers but is closed along with men a wonderful become stores about we just celebrated two years here at 450 columbus. [applause] and were looking forward to staying here for many more. One small thing you to help is pick up a copy of two or three or four of the become tonight so we can continue to be here and host great speakers and talk about important topi