Issue 81: The Reading Life of... Lauren Elkin

The author of "Scaffolding" shares what she's been reading lately, some tips on how to fit more reading into your day and a sweet book recommendation that will have you click add to cart immediately.

When I email Lauren Elkin about this interview, she's just returned from vacation, grappling with the bittersweet transition back to work as she prepares for the US release of her novel, Scaffolding (which I reviewed and gushed about in July). We commiserate over the challenges of late summer - the dwindling days of freedom, the juggling act of childcare, the looming deadlines. It's a conversation that perfectly mirrors the themes of her work: the delicate balance women strike between personal fulfillment, professional commitment, and family obligations.