Emily St. John Mandel

Emily St. John Mandel, renowned for her novels like Station Eleven, joins the conversation to discuss the uncanny parallels between her stories and current reality. She candidly questions why people are drawn to pandemic narratives during crises. The chat dives into topics like self-exile strategies, the complexities of trophy wives balancing wealth and happiness, and the emotional landscapes shaped by literature. With a backdrop of her experiences, Mandel connects the dots between fiction and real life, revealing how her past in dance informs her writing.