"Lifeform" is the new book of essays by actress Jenny Slate. In an interview, she discusses her love for reading and her ideal reading experience with her daughter. She also shares her favorite genres, the last great book she read, and the best book she ever received as a gift. Slate reflects on how she has changed as a writer and her philosophy on book readings. She also reveals her signature when signing books and the character from literature she would most like to play. Lastly, she recounts a time when she got in trouble for reading a book and shares her dream literary dinner party guests.