Sarah Jessica Parker mercilessly mocked after baffling fans with wild claim about reading

Daily Mail​

19-05-2025

Sarah Jessica Parker has ignited suspicion after making a bold claim about how many books she reads a day.
In the lead up to this year's Booker Prize in November, in which she is serving as a judge, the 60-year-old Sex in the City actress shared shocking insight into her preparation.
Speaking to Page Six at the PEN America Literary Gala, Sarah revealed that she is currently reading up to two books a day.
'It's intense to be reading [that number of books], the volume is kind of hard to convey, what it's like to have as many books we are given the opportunity to read in a month… it's quite something,' she told the outlet.
She continued to the publication: 'I didn't do it last year because I knew I was shooting and doing the series [ And Just Like That ], and I knew this year I had a different kind of time available to me, to read morning till night.
'Any opportunity that exists to read, I'm reading.'
Sarah's admission has sparked suspicion amongst dubious social media users, who have questioned the size of the books she is reading.
Taking to X, formerly Twitter, one said: 'They must be audiobooks or really short books cause how do you even have that much time?'
Another simply asked: 'Do they have pictures and large text?'
'How is this possible to do whilst living life?' asked a third.
Another said: 'Must be really short books or audiobooks because who can read THAT MUCH?'
Others were blown away by Sarah's dedication and applauded her for her efforts.
'Wow, a true bookworm - SJP's got the Booker on lock!' said one.
'That's dedication!' another swooned. 'A true book lover and the perfect choice for a Booker Prize judge.'
'Damn, I wish I could be a celebrity to have enough time on my hands to be able to read two books a day,' continued a third.
'That's impressively dedicated!' added another. 'Reading two books a day isn't just commitment — it's literary athleticism. Sarah Jessica Parker treating Booker Prize judging like an Olympic sport is iconic.'
Sarah's love of reading has long been documented - and is clear to see from just a quick glance at her Instagram page where she frequently uploads pictures of her favorite reads.
It was announced in December that Sarah would be judging the prestigious British literary award, the Booker Prize.
She will join authors Ayòbámi Adébáyò, Kiley Reid and Chris Power on the panel.
Speaking to the New York Times at the time, Sarah said that she would be dedicating all of her time to reading.
'It's good timing because I'm not on a set, but I will carve out every moment I can,' she shared.
'My mother is the reason that me and my siblings are all readers.
'When I was little she would drive car pool, and she always had a book open on her lap underneath the steering wheel, and at the red light, she would look down and read and wait for the car behind her to honk to tell her to go again.
'So that was how I grew up. Any opportunity to read, even if it's for two minutes, I'll take it.'