Books
TheLifeformauthor is inspired by books about isolation, loneliness, and exile.
At first glance, Jenny Slates favorite books couldnt appear more diverse.
But upon closer examination, the common thread themes of isolation and loneliness comes into focus.
I feel like someone who’s like cleaning up a beach every morning and you could’t help the tide.
The first isHotel du Lacby Anita Brookner: That book astounded me… Then theresThe Hearing Trumpetby Leonora Carrington.
Everyone’s just like, Oh, get away!
But shes like, It doesnt really bother me that I look like this!
Yet shes still drawn to the occult.
[Im] a person who wants to talk about my ancestors and my beloved dead.
I identify with this because I feel it in my own way.
And I think it’s the most precious, precious feeling.
