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Scrappy Little Nobody
by Anna Kendrick
A collection of humorous personal essays, exploring the ups and downs of Hollywood fame.
A collection of humorous autobiographical essays by the Academy Award-nominated actress and star of Up in the Air and Pitch Perfect . Even before she made a name for herself on the silver screen ... (Goodreads)
I Can't Make This Up: Life Lessons
by Kevin Hart
A raw, honest memoir recounting life lessons learned through trials and tribulations.
New York Times bestselling author, superstar comedian, and Hollywood box office star Kevin Hart turns his immense talent to the written word by writing some words. Some of those words include: the , ... (Barnes & Noble)
Not That Kind of Girl: A Young Woman Tells You What She's "Learned"
by Lena Dunham
Lena Dunham's memoir about her experiences growing up and navigating life as a young woman in New York City.
"There is nothing gutsier to me than a person announcing that their story is one that deserves to be told," writes Lena Dunham, and it certainly takes guts to share the stories that make up her first ... (Goodreads)
I Hate Myselfie: A Collection of Essays
by Shane Dawson
A humorous and honest collection of personal essays about growing up, relationships, and the struggles of being a YouTube personality.
New York Times, Bestseller ●, Publishers Weekly, Bestseller ●, Los Angeles Times, Bestseller ●, Wall Street Journal, Bestseller A brilliant, hilarious, and honest essay collection from #1, New York ... (Barnes & Noble)
Nothing to Envy: Ordinary Lives in North Korea
by Barbara Demick
Exploration of the lives of North Koreans during the famine and repression of the 1990s.
Nothing to Envy follows the lives of six North Koreans over fifteen years—a chaotic period that saw the death of Kim Il-sung, the unchallenged rise to power of his son Kim Jong-il, and the ... (Goodreads)
The Andy Cohen Diaries: A Deep Look at a Shallow Year
by Andy Cohen
A year in the life of a TV executive, filled with celebrity encounters, personal reflections, and humorous anecdotes.
A year in the whirlwind life of the beloved pop icon Andy Cohen, in his own cheeky, candid, and irreverent words, As a TV Producer and host of the smash late night show, Watch What Happens Live, Andy ... (Barnes & Noble)
Yes Please
by Amy Poehler
Humorous memoir of a celebrated comedian, exploring her life, career, and relationships.
In Amy Poehler’s highly anticipated first book, Yes Please , she offers up a big juicy stew of personal stories, funny bits on sex and love and friendship and parenthood and real life advice (some ... (Goodreads)
Then Again
by Diane Keaton
Actress Diane Keaton reflects on her life, career, and relationships through journal entries and memories.
Mom loved adages, quotes, slogans. There were always little reminders pasted on the kitchen wall. For example, the word THINK. I found THINK thumbtacked on a bulletin board in her darkroom. I saw it ... (Goodreads)
Girl Walks Into a Bar...: Comedy Calamities, Dating Disasters, and a Midlife Miracle
by Rachel Dratch
Actress Rachel Dratch shares humorous anecdotes about her life, including dating mishaps and unexpected motherhood.
The former, SNL, star recounts the adventures and unexpected joy of dating and becoming a mom when she least expected it—at the age of forty-four. Anyone who saw an episode of Saturday Night Live ... (Barnes & Noble)
Molly's Game: From Hollywood's Elite to Wall Street's Billionaire Boys Club, My High-Stakes Adventure in the World of Underground Poker
by Molly Bloom
Memoir of Molly Bloom, who ran high-stakes poker games for celebrities and billionaires, until her arrest by the FBI.
When Molly Bloom was a little girl growing up in a small Colorado town, she watched her brothers win medals, ace tests, and receive high praise from everyone they met. Molly wanted nothing more than ... (Goodreads)
Wildflower
by Drew Barrymore
A collection of autobiographical essays that explore the ups and downs of Drew Barrymore's life, from childhood to present day.
Wildflower is a portrait of Drew's life in stories as she looks back on the adventures, challenges, and incredible experiences of her earlier years. It includes tales of living on her own at 14 (and ... (Goodreads)
My Mother Was Nuts
by Penny Marshall
A memoir of Penny Marshall's life, from her childhood in the Bronx to her successful career in Hollywood.
At the age of twenty-six, Penny Marshall was a divorced mother of one living in the Bronx. One year later she starred in a Head & Shoulders commercial (she was the one with the dandruff) with Farah ... (Barnes & Noble)
Tweak: Growing Up On Methamphetamines
by Nic Sheff
A young man's personal account of his struggles with addiction and how he overcame them.
The story that inspired the major motion picture, Beautiful Boy, featuring Steve Carell and Timothée Chalamet,., This, New York Times, bestselling memoir of a young man’s addiction to methamphetamine ... (Goodreads)
Fearless: Imagine Your Life Without Fear
by Max Lucado
A guide to overcoming fear and living a life of courage, faith, and hope. Encourages readers to trust in God and let go of their fears.
Each sunrise seems to bring fresh reasons for fear. They're talking layoffs at work, slowdowns in the economy, flare-ups in the Middle East, turnovers at headquarters, downturns in the housing ... (Goodreads)
Barefoot in Paris
by Ina Garten
A culinary journey through the streets of Paris, discovering the city's unique charm.
Hearty boeuf Bourguignon served in deep bowls over a garlic-rubbed slice of baguette toast; decadently rich croque monsieur, eggy and oozing with cheese; gossamer crème brulee, its sweetness offset ... (Goodreads)
3,096 Days
by Natascha Kampusch
Autobiography of Natascha Kampusch, who was kidnapped at age 10 and held captive for 8 years.
On 2 March 1998 ten-year-old Natascha Kampusch was snatched off the street by a stranger and bundled into a white van. Hours later she found herself in a dark cellar, wrapped in a blanket. When she ... (Goodreads)
Tales of a Female Nomad: Living at Large in the World
by Rita Golden Gelman
A woman leaves her conventional life behind to travel the world, immersing herself in different cultures and discovering her true self.
“I move throughout the world without a plan, guided by instinct, connecting through trust, and constantly watching for serendipitous opportunities. ” —From the Preface Tales of a Female Nomad is the ... (Goodreads)
My Own Words
by Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Collection of writings and speeches from Justice Ginsburg's long and distinguished career.
The first book from Ruth Bader Ginsburg since becoming a Supreme Court Justice in 1993—a witty, engaging, serious, and playful collection of writings and speeches from the woman who has had a ... (Goodreads)
Farewell to the East End: The Last Days of the East End Midwives
by Jennifer Worth
Memoir of a midwife in the East End of London, chronicling the lives of her patients.
This final book in Jennifer Worth's memories of her time as a midwife in London's East end brings her story full circle. As always there are heartbreaking stories such as the family devastated by ... (Goodreads)
Marching Powder: A True Story of Friendship, Cocaine, and South America's Strangest Jail
by Rusty Young
Unforgettable story of an English drug smuggler's experience in Bolivia's notorious San Pedro prison.
Rusty Young was backpacking in South America when he heard about Thomas McFadden, a convicted English drug trafficker who ran tours inside Bolivia's notorious San Pedro prison. Intrigued, the young ... (Goodreads)
Redefining Realness: My Path to Womanhood, Identity, Love & So Much More
by Janet Mock
A memoir of a transgender woman's journey of self-discovery and her experiences of the world.
In 2011, Marie Claire magazine published a profile of Janet Mock in which she stepped forward for the first time as a trans woman. Those 2300 words were life-altering for the People.com editor, ... (Goodreads)
Official Book Club Selection: A Memoir According to Kathy Griffin
by Kathy Griffin
Comedian Kathy Griffin recounts life stories and anecdotes from her career.
Official Book Club Selection is Kathy Griffin unplugged, uncensored, and unafraid to dish about what really happens on the road, away from the cameras, and at the star party after the show. (It's ... (Goodreads)
Becoming Steve Jobs: The Evolution of a Reckless Upstart into a Visionary Leader
by Brent Schlender
A biography of Steve Jobs that explores his transformation from a brash young entrepreneur to a visionary leader of Apple.
#1 New York Times Bestseller There have been many books—on a large and small scale—about Steve Jobs, one of the most famous CEOs in history. But this book is different from all the others. Becoming ... (Goodreads)
Seriously... I'm Kidding
by Ellen DeGeneres
A collection of humorous essays and anecdotes from the beloved comedian and talk show host Ellen DeGeneres.
"Sometimes the greatest things are the most embarrassing." Ellen Degeneres' winning, upbeat candor has made her show one of the most popular, resilient and honored daytime shows on the air. (To date, ... (Goodreads)
My Life on the Road
by Gloria Steinem
Steinem's memoir of her travels as a feminist activist, sharing stories of the people and experiences that shaped her life and work.
Gloria Steinem—writer, activist, organizer, and one of the most inspiring leaders in the world—now tells a story she has never told before, a candid account of how her early years led her to live an ... (Goodreads)
Thug Kitchen: The Official Cookbook: Eat Like You Give a F*ck
by Thug Kitchen
A cookbook with a humorous and irreverent tone, encouraging readers to cook healthy, plant-based meals with attitude.
#1, New York Times, Bestseller, first in the bestselling series Thug Kitchen started their wildly popular website to inspire people to eat some goddamn vegetables and adopt a healthier lifestyle. ... (Barnes & Noble)
The State of Affairs: Rethinking Infidelity
by Esther Perel
An exploration of the psychology of cheating and relationships, challenging traditional notions of fidelity and monogamy.
Iconic couples’ therapist and bestselling author of, Mating in Captivity, Esther Perel returns with a provocative look at relationships through the lens of infidelity. An affair: it can rob a couple ... (Goodreads)
Choose Yourself: Be Happy, Make Millions, Live the Dream
by James Altucher
A guide to taking back control of one's life, using unconventional wisdom and personal power.
The world is changing. Markets have crashed. Jobs have disappeared. Industries have been disrupted and are being remade before our eyes. Everything we aspired to for “security,” everything we thought ... (Goodreads)
The Sound of Gravel
by Ruth Wariner
A memoir of growing up in a polygamist cult in Mexico, and the author's journey to escape and find her own path.
An instant, New York Times, bestseller “A haunting, harrowing testament to survival." —, People Magazine, “An addictive chronicle of a polygamist community.” —, New York Magazine, “Unforgettable” —, ... (Barnes & Noble)
Reading Like a Writer: A Guide for People Who Love Books and for Those Who Want to Write Them
by Francine Prose
An exploration of how to appreciate and create literature with an analytical eye.
In her entertaining and edifying New York Times bestseller, acclaimed author Francine Prose invites you to sit by her side and take a guided tour of the tools and the tricks of the masters to ... (Goodreads)
