**Title:** Sarah Jessica Parker Faces Reading Challenge Amid Booker Prize Duties
**Meta Description:** Sarah Jessica Parker shares her struggle to read enough books for the Booker Prize while promoting her show, revealing the pressures of her role.
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**Headline:** Sarah Jessica Parker Juggles Reading Challenge While Promoting New Show
Sarah Jessica Parker has recently found herself in the spotlight due to her claim of reading two books a day, which has sparked speculation about her reading habits. As she prepares to serve as a judge for the prestigious Booker Prize, the actress is facing the daunting task of getting through a mountain of novels. The Booker Prize, known for recognizing outstanding literary works, will announce its “Booker Dozen” of 12 or 13 books on July 29, followed by a shortlist on September 23 and the overall winner on November 10, with the winner receiving a prize of £50,000.
In an interview with Sky News for her show “And Just Like That,” Parker expressed her concerns about her reading workload. “I have one by my side now,” she said, noting the difficulty of finding time to read while promoting the show. “It’s been hard these last two weeks because we’ve been promoting the show, and I thought I would be able to read between interviews, but you can read two words. You can read these three sentences, so I’m feeling very anxious about how many books I have yet to read for our next deliberation.”
Parker likened her current situation to preparing for an exam, admitting, “I’ve never felt this behind, including in high school. Like, I really am not entirely sure how I’m going to read the required amount of books by our next deliberation.” She even contemplated the possibility of sacrificing sleep to catch up, stating, “I thought about this last night in bed, that even if I stay up every day and don’t sleep, I might not make it.”
Turning her focus to her spin-off series, Parker reflected on the cultural impact of “Sex and the City,” particularly in portraying women in their 30s without a romanticized lens. “I think we’re just always wanting to tell interesting stories,” she explained. The writing room’s guiding principle has been that every story must be closely connected to the writers’ experiences or those of their friends and family.
Parker emphasized the importance of depicting real-life moments that women face as they age, from children leaving home to navigating the dating scene. “You don’t flatline at 50 or 60. People are living pretty colorful, interesting, exciting lives, and they have influence and authority,” she concluded.
**FAQ Section:**
**Q: What is the Booker Prize?**
A: The Booker Prize is a prestigious literary award that recognizes outstanding fiction, with a significant cash prize awarded to the winner.
