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.

Jenny slate holds a book.

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!

‘Lifeform’ by Jenny Slate

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.

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