Books like If You Were Here
12 books with a reading profile close to If You Were Here by Jen Lancaster. Practical and clear-cut; an easy read.
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Bossypants
by Tina Fey
Also practical and clear-cut · entertainment, memoir
Tina Fey details her progression from a self-described awkward child in Pennsylvania to the first female head writer at Saturday Night Live.
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Life Will Be the Death of Me: . . . and you too!
Also practical and clear-cut · entertainment, memoir
Chelsea Handler recounts a year of self-inflicted isolation and subsequent psychological inventory following the 2016 presidential election.
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I Am Ozzy
Also practical and clear-cut · entertainment, memoir
The memoir chronicles John Michael Osbourne’s life from his childhood in working-class Aston, Birmingham, to his ascent as the frontman of Black Sabbath and his subsequent solo career.
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Paddle Your Own Canoe: One Man's Fundamentals for Delicious Living
Also practical and clear-cut · entertainment, memoir
Nick Offerman combines a chronological memoir with a survival guide for modern adulthood.
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Why Not Me?
by Mindy Kaling
Also practical and clear-cut · entertainment, memoir
In this collection of essays, Mindy Kaling outlines her experiences navigating the heights of Hollywood while maintaining her personal identity.
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Bad Mormon: A Memoir
by Heather Gay
Also practical and clear-cut · entertainment, memoir
Heather Gay recounts her experiences as a high-profile member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and her eventual departure from its rigid cultural structures.
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A Very Punchable Face
by Colin Jost
Also practical and clear-cut · entertainment, memoir
Colin Jost recounts his path from a Staten Island childhood to the head writer’s chair at Saturday Night Live.
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The Disaster Artist: My Life Inside The Room, the Greatest Bad Movie Ever Made
by Greg Sestero
Also practical and clear-cut · entertainment, memoir
Greg Sestero chronicles his unlikely friendship with the enigmatic Tommy Wiseau and the chaotic production of the 2003 cult film The Room.
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The Dirt: Confessions of the World's Most Notorious Rock Band
by Tommy Lee
Also practical and clear-cut · entertainment, memoir
The Dirt chronicles the rise and decadence of Mötley Crüe through the collective voices of Nikki Sixx, Mick Mars, Tommy Lee, and Vince Neil.
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The Last Black Unicorn
Also practical and clear-cut · entertainment, memoir
Tiffany Haddish details her path from the foster care system in South Central Los Angeles to the world of professional stand-up comedy and film.
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Chelsea Chelsea Bang Bang
Also practical and clear-cut · entertainment, memoir
Chelsea Handler’s third collection of essays centers on the elaborate pranks she plays on friends, family, and coworkers, while detailing her frequently awkward social encounters and sexual escapades.
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