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Books like Neil Patrick Harris: Choose Your Own Autobiography

12 books with a reading profile close to Neil Patrick Harris: Choose Your Own Autobiography by Neil Patrick Harris. Practical, outward-looking, growth-minded and clear-cut; an easy read.

1

The Office BFFs: Tales of The Office from Two Best Friends Who Were There

by Jenna Fischer

Also practical and outward-looking · entertainment, memoir

Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey provide a behind-the-scenes look at the filming of the American version of The Office through the lens of their real-life friendship.
2

Big Dumb Eyes: Stories from a Simpler Mind

by Nate Bargatze

Also practical and outward-looking · entertainment, memoir

Nate Bargatze applies his specific brand of logical bewilderment to short-form fiction, focusing on everyday scenarios where common sense fails the protagonist.
3

Food: A Love Story

by Jim Gaffigan

Also practical and outward-looking · entertainment, memoir

Jim Gaffigan categorizes his eating habits into specialized groups like the Eat-Whatevers and the Vegetarians, positioning himself as a dedicated glutton who views kale as a personal affront.
4

Chelsea Chelsea Bang Bang

by Chelsea Handler

Also practical and growth-minded · 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.
5

The Dirt: Confessions of the World's Most Notorious Rock Band

by Tommy Lee

Also practical and growth-minded · 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.
6

A Very Punchable Face

by Colin Jost

Also practical and growth-minded · entertainment, memoir

Colin Jost recounts his path from a Staten Island childhood to the head writer’s chair at Saturday Night Live.
7

Twas the Nightshift Before Christmas

by Adam Kay

Also practical and clear-cut · entertainment, memoir

Adam Kay provides a diary-style account of his time working as a junior doctor for the National Health Service during the festive period.
8

As You Wish: Inconceivable Tales from the Making of The Princess Bride

by Cary Elwes

Also practical and clear-cut · entertainment, memoir

Cary Elwes, who portrayed Westley, provides a chronological account of the production of the 1987 film adaptation of William Goldman’s novel.
9

Paddle Your Own Canoe: One Man's Fundamentals for Delicious Living

by Nick Offerman

Also practical and clear-cut · entertainment, memoir

Nick Offerman combines a chronological memoir with a survival guide for modern adulthood.
10

I Am Ozzy

by Ozzy Osbourne

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.
11

The Last Black Unicorn

by Tiffany Haddish

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.
12

Life Will Be the Death of Me: . . . and you too!

by Chelsea Handler

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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